# PhotoBot vs Dayloop

The clearest difference is price: Dayloop at Free against PhotoBot's $12.99. Dayloop also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). PhotoBot's advantage is ratings volume (110 vs 3) and device support (3 vs 1). On ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Dayloop is free to download; PhotoBot costs $12.99 up front. PhotoBot sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Dayloop sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dayloop holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PhotoBot has 110 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

PhotoBot ships an update every 2 months, Dayloop fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PhotoBot | Dayloop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $12.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.2 (110 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photobot-endless-timer-cam/id1132634656/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dayloop-progress-photo-diary/id6740197860/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **110** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 15 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thilina Solomons](https://appshunter.io/developer/906707553) | [Aptiq Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1617594700) |

## What reviewers say

### PhotoBot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photobot-endless-timer-cam/id1132634656)

Capture a multitude of photos automatically without needing to press a button. This app is ideal for solo content creators, offering an endless timer and an intuitive photo organizer. Mount your device and pose freely while it snaps every second, streamlining your content creation process.

**Highlights:** Endless automatic photo capture, Configurable time delay between shots, Multi-perspective camera switching, Expiring photos to save storage, Fast photo browsing and deletion, Lock focus and exposure

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Pro Features | Free | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and convenient
- 📸 Good for selfies
- ⏱️ Useful for timed photos
- 🎯 Works as advertised
- 💡 Innovative concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Photos not saving
- 🐛 App closes unexpectedly
- 🐛 No way to save photos
- 🐛 Overexposure issues

**Reported bugs**

- App starts taking photos immediately upon opening
- Cannot access settings
- Photos taken do not show up in the app
- App crashes every single time when trying to save
- App simply turns off when trying to save pictures

**Requested features**

- Update lock focus and exposure
- Allow front camera as default
- Designate album for saving
- Zoom feature
- Faster interval setting method


### Dayloop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dayloop-progress-photo-diary/id6740197860)

Capture daily photos to create automatic timelapse videos of your progress or memories. Features include automatic alignment, photo overlay, and an interactive time slider. Import existing photos and set daily reminders to never miss a shot.

**Highlights:** Automatic photo alignment, Translucent photo overlay, Interactive time slider, Import existing photos, Daily reminders, Privacy focused (data stays on device)

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime access | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PhotoBot free?

PhotoBot costs $12.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Dayloop free?

Dayloop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PhotoBot or Dayloop?

Dayloop is rated higher. PhotoBot averages 4.2 out of 5 from 110 ratings, while Dayloop averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do PhotoBot or Dayloop have ads?

Neither PhotoBot nor Dayloop shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PhotoBot or Dayloop?

PhotoBot ships an update every 2 months, and Dayloop fortnightly. Most recently, PhotoBot was updated on October 20, 2026 and Dayloop on October 15, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*