# Self Timer — user reviews > 186 indexed App Store user reviews of Self Timer by Apimac, rated 3.80/5 from 22 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/self-timer/id346475986/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/self-timer/id346475986.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 12 · 4★ 4 · 3★ 1 · 2★ 0 · 1★ 5 ## What do users think of Self Timer? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 👍 Simple and easy-to-use interface - ⏱️ Adjustable timer delays (3-15 seconds) - 📸 Multiple photo capture capability - 💰 Affordable price point ($0.99) - 🎯 Does exactly what it advertises - 🎨 Fun mode with sound effects for children - 📱 Works well on iPad and iPhone - 🔄 Reliable performance for most users - ✨ Useful for group photos and self-portraits - 🎬 Better night photography than built-in camera **Cons** - 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues - 📷 Poor photo quality and blurriness - 🔍 No zoom functionality - ❌ Photos not saving to camera roll - ⚙️ Auto-focus problems - 🎥 No video recording capability - 📱 Compatibility issues with older iPhone models - 🔐 Confusing privacy settings requirements - ⚡ Crashes when viewing saved photos - 🎬 Front camera lacks auto-focus and light sensing **Commonly reported bugs** - Only saves last photo in series instead of all selected photos - App crashes frequently during use and when viewing album - Photos fail to save without clear error messaging - Blurry and pixelated photo output - Auto-focus not functioning properly - App won't install on certain iPhone models - Freezing during operation - Photos lost due to unclear permission requirements - Inconsistent performance across iOS versions **Most requested features** - Zoom in/out capability - Longer timer delays (20-30 seconds) - Video recording support - Adjustable photo resolution/size - Interval settings between multiple shots - Front-facing camera improvements - TIFF format support - Persistent flash settings across sessions - In-app tripod mount purchase option - Live camera preview while composing ## Newest reviews (17 of 186) ### 3/5 — Zoom ?? *2018-11-06, version 4.4* I seem to not be able to zoom in to frame my shot. Otherwise the app is great. At I need zooming I shall however look for a different app. ### 4/5 — Dovrebbe aprirsi già *2015-08-15, version 4.0* Impostata su fotocamera frontale comunque funziona bene manca lo zoom è vero ma puó essere utile in ogni caso ### 3/5 — Owner *2014-11-30, version 4.0* After Nov. 2014 no multiple photos saved. Only one regardless of settings. I am using on iPad Air. Used to be a great app. ### 4/5 — Works *2014-11-26, version 4.0* Apps that work make me smile...This one does well in brite-light situations...Tried 2 other Self-Timer products...Made me frown...This one' a keeper... ### 4/5 — Not working after update. *2014-11-22* This used to be my favorite self timer, but now after update it's only saving the last picture taken in the series. Not 3 not more, just one. Fix it. **Developer response:** Thank you for reporting this. The issue has been completely fixed in the new version - multiple shots now work perfectly and save all photos in the series as they should. Free update available now! ### 3/5 — Focusing issue *2014-06-20, version 3.3* Great simple app, except the auto focusing does not function well. Pictures are blur. ### 4/5 — Gut zu gebrauchen *2014-05-22, version 3.3* Endlich ein Selbstauslöser der auch die EXIF Daten ordentlich schreibt. Bei vielen anderen fehlt der Zeitstempel oder die Geokoordinaten. Auch, den Fokuspunkt kann man auswählen. Alles in allem eine gelungene App jedoch nicht ganz billig. ### 3/5 — A veces queda pantalla negra. *2014-03-30, version 3.3* Al iniciar la aplicación algunas veces no accede a la cámara, queda pantalla negra sin poder ver. Diseño excelente ### 3/5 — Una richiesta a chi la conosce più di me *2013-09-15, version 3.3* Mi sembra che funzioni bene con iPhone5. La domanda è se non funziona lo zoom quando si scatta la foto o è un errore mio... e poi non ho capito perchè per cancellare una foto ho dovuto uscire e andare in immagini e cancellarla dal rullino... anche qui errore mio? Mi aiutate? ### 5/5 — Fantastica! *2013-08-16, version 3.3* Ben fatta, funziona a dovere anche con iPhone 4 ed entrambe le fotocamere. Prezzo basso. La sto usando di continuo! Consigliata a tutti. # Aggiornamento: Anche su iPhone 5 va alla grande! ### 4/5 — Like it *2013-08-04, version 3.3* Works well. Great app. Would be better if it could take a few more shots. ### 5/5 — Love fun mode! *2013-08-04* Device info: iPhone 4, 32GB, iOS 6.1.3, latest app version: Fun mode is such an innovative, unique, well "fun" idea! It makes a clown horn-type sound, or a baby squeaky toy! What a great way to catch kids' attention! ### 5/5 — Exactly what I wanted. *2013-07-31* I decided to leave my Nikon at home on a solo backpacking trip. The timer was easy to use and had enough settings to meet my needs. The ability to take multiple shots was a bonus. I did not notice any focus problems other than normal iPhone issues. A longer delay would be a nice improvement; but the current settings are fine for most everything. Nicely done app! ### 5/5 — Great *2013-07-25, version 3.3* Really great app! Love it! Love the multiple picture setting / option as well! ### 5/5 — Ottima *2013-07-25, version 3.3* Utilissima la uso spesso così finalmente mi troverò anch io nelle foto ### 4/5 — Amzing *2013-07-21, version 3.3* Is nice to experience self timer like this . Wonderful job ### 5/5 — Works like a charm *2013-07-19* Self Timer is ideal for studio use. The ability for up to four exposures at a time is very useful. If it supported the TIFF format it would be outstanding. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Won't install *2014-05-29, version 3.3* It won't install on my iPhone. I guess writing a timer camera is harder then I thought lol ### 1/5 — Resolution *2013-10-29, version 3.3* The resolution is horrible. There is no focusing before photo(s) is taken. ### 1/5 — Not for iPhone 4 *2013-10-03, version 3.3* Stopped working on day 1!! DO NOT PURCHASE! ### 1/5 — Change Settings on iOS 6 before using! *2013-02-15, version 3.3* This app does work BUT be warned... If you don't go to Settings and allow the app access to Photos and also enable Location Services for the app, you will not be able to save the photos you take to camera roll and will therefore lose them. I found this out to my cost when I took a once-in-a-lifetime picture which I later tried to open and couldn't. It is now lost. I'm rating this app accordingly as it should clearly state that you need to change the settings before you take your first photo. ### 1/5 — Self timers *2013-01-10, version 3.3* I have spent 40 mins downloading and trying these so called self timers. All are crap. None of them save your pic. How the xxxk are you supposed to view it? ### 1/5 — Erro *2012-12-18, version 3.3* So da erro, não consigo tirar fotos ou acessar comandos nele. ### 1/5 — Poor *2012-12-14* I took pictures with the app and saved them (at least I thought I did) then when retrieving the photos I accidentally took a photo (that I know I didn't save) the only picture that was on my phone was the one I took by mistake (There's a preview box on the bottom left-hand corner of the app that shows a preview of the pictures that you have taken. I could see one of the photos I took but I couldn't retrieve the pictures that wanted off the app just the one I took by mistake?....very frustrating ### 1/5 — does not save photos *2012-11-07, version 3.2* When I take a photo with self timer, it says that it does not have privileges to save it to my album. But I cannot make out how to change my IOS 6 prefs to allow the self timer to save the photos. Emails to APIMAC for support go unanswered. This product does not work for me. I would not buy this again. ### 1/5 — Kann Aufnahmen nicht speichern....auf meinem iPad *2012-10-31, version 3.2* Leider kann ich die Fotos nicht speichern, es kommt folgende Fehlermeldung: ERROR "User denied access, please check your privacy setting and retro" Wo kann ich diese Settings einstellen und was ist damit gemeint? Wirklich Schade....ich hoffe ihr kriegt das noch bis vor Weihnachten hin...ansonsten waren die 0,89 € zum Fenster rausgeschmiessen. ### 1/5 — Self-timer *2012-07-12, version 3.0* La fonction "3 shots" ne marche pas !!!!il serait bon d avoir un mode d emploi pour cette appli.... Je suis fortement déçu pour une appli tout de même payante ...!!!! ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Fixed *2019-05-20, version 4.4* Finally ### 5/5 — Pic timer *2015-04-18, version 4.0* extended time in latest version good idea. ### 5/5 — Ottima! *2014-11-08, version 4.0* Non ne ho provate altre ma non ho neppure sentito il bisogno di cercarle perche a questa non manca nulla e funziona davvero benissimo. ### 5/5 — Better than IOS' cam *2014-10-07, version 3.3* Great app. It allows for a 15-sec delay, while the built-in Apple cam, on IOS 8, allows only a lousy 10 sec. Cool! ### 5/5 — très bien *2014-09-21, version 3.3* Points forts : Minuteur sonore et possibilité de faire plusieurs photos à la suite ### 5/5 — Great app *2014-07-15* Does exactly what it says... Have been using awhile and never a problem... One of my all time keepers I reinstall every time I get a new phone. Won't disappoint you. ### 5/5 — Autoscatto apimac *2014-01-11, version 3.3* Essenziale, completo e con funzioni intelligenti ### 5/5 — Great *2013-11-26, version 3.3* Excellent whenever I need a self timer. 4 shots focused automatically ### 5/5 — It works. *2013-09-14, version 3.3* It works ### 5/5 — Can't Live Without Selftimer!! *2013-09-01* Iphone's camera is really terrible at night. Especially with the violet flare. That's why I use Selftimer to take photos at night. Best night cam app I've ever tried! --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-29.*