Macro by Camera+ vs Photo Timer Camera
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Macro by Camera+
Easily capture stunning close-up photos with intelligent lens selection and powerful manual controls. Enhance your subject's clarity and contrast with built-in tools for framing and focus.
- Intelligent lens selection
- Manual focus control
- Manual EV control
- Focus peaking overlay
- Grid for composition
- Histogram visualization
- Automatic contrast enhancement
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From the developers that brought you the best-selling Camera+, and Camera+ 2, Macro by Camera+ will instantly be another staple of your digital camera bag. The goal of Macro by Camera+ is to take the fuss out of taking amazing-looking close-up photos. The app intelligently chooses the best lens for your shot, and gives you just the right tools to make your subject shine. And there's no hardware envy required: Macro is compatible with any iPhone that can run iOS 15! The controls in Macro by Camera+ are laser focused and powerfully aimed at getting the perfect up-close image in crystal clear focus. It includes manually controlled focus and EV so you can precisely control the focus and brightness of your photo. It also features several handy on-screen tools to help you frame and plan your shot. - Focus peaking outlines what parts of your photo are in focus. - Grid helps you position your subject on the screen. - Histogram lets you visualize the relative brightness of your shot. After you carefully frame and shoot your photo, Macro by Camera+ will intelligently apply our secret formula to make your subjects crisp and contrasty, without making them look unnatural! And because Macro by Camera+ saves directly to your Photo Library, your shots are instantly available for editing in your favorite software (like Camera+ 2).
Photo Timer Camera
Become your own photographer with this app that transforms your phone into a personal photoshoot assistant. Set your device up, choose your shot count, and let the app automatically capture numerous professional-looking photos while you pose. Perfect for solo travelers, content creators, and anyone wanting great self-portraits.
- Automated burst photo sessions
- Adjustable smart delay timer
- Customizable interval control
- Built-in gallery for selection
- Portrait mode with background blur
- High-resolution 48MP capture
- Hands-free video recording
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Tired of asking strangers to take your photo? Be your own photographer. LensPal turns your iPhone into a personal photoshoot assistant. Set it up, strike a pose, and let the app capture dozens of professional-looking shots automatically. PERFECT FOR: - Solo travelers who want stunning vacation photos - Content creators building their Instagram, TikTok or YouTube - Anyone who wants outfit pics without bothering roommates - Group photos where everyone is actually IN the photo HOW IT WORKS: Set your phone on any surface. Choose how many photos you want. Walk into frame. LensPal handles the rest — taking shot after shot until you get THE one. KEY FEATURES: - Burst Sessions — Take 5, 10, 50+ photos automatically - Smart Delay — 3 to 60 seconds to get into position - Interval Control — Set exact timing between each shot - Built-in Gallery — Rate and pick your best shots instantly - Portrait Mode — Professional background blur - 48MP Capture — Full resolution on supported iPhones - Video Mode — Same hands-free magic for video content Stop satisfying with awkward arm-length selfies. Start creating content that looks like someone else took it. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION: LensPal Pro unlocks all features including unlimited burst sessions, 48MP capture, Portrait Mode, Video Mode, and advanced timer controls. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your App Store account settings after purchase. Questions? support@lenspal.app Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Photo Timer Camera at 78% against Macro by Camera+'s 26%. Photo Timer Camera also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and rating (4.6 vs 2.9). Macro by Camera+'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and chart position (#101 vs unranked). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Photo Timer Camera is free to download; Macro by Camera+ costs $0.99 up front. Photo Timer Camera sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Macro by Camera+ asks for nothing beyond the download.
Photo Timer Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Photo Timer Camera has 407 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of Macro by Camera+'s written reviews are positive against 78% of Photo Timer Camera's.
Macro by Camera+ ships an update every 2 months, Photo Timer Camera every 11 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | Macro by Camera+ | Photo Timer Camera |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 2.9 (23 ratings) | 4.6 (407 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 26.5% of reviews | 77.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 23 | 407 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Freemium — better |
| Best chart rank | #101 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 84 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LateNiteSoft S.L. | Playorium LTD |
Customer experience
Macro by Camera+
Photo Timer Camera
Bugs and requests
Macro by Camera+
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Photo Timer Camera
Reported bugs
1 issue- Photo quality degrades when saved to album
Requested features
1 request- Improve photo saving quality
In-app purchases
Macro by Camera+
No in-app purchases
Photo Timer Camera
- Weekly Subscription$3.997 Days
- Weekly Premium Subscription3 Days trial$6.997 Days
- Monthly Subscription$12.991 Month
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- Monthly Premium Subscription3 Days trial$12.991 Month
- Three month subscription$19.993 Months
- Yearly Subscription$39.991 Year
- Yearly Premium Subscription3 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Yearly Premium Subscription7 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Lifetime$69.99
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