Comparison

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.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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).

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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/

Screenshots

Macro by Camera+4 screens
Photo Timer Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Macro by Camera+ ships an update every 2 months, Photo Timer Camera every 11 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Macro by Camera+ versus Photo Timer Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMacro by Camera+Photo Timer Camera
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating2.9 (23 ratings)4.6 (407 ratings) — better
Positive reviews26.5% of reviews77.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings23407 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
Best chart rank#101 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB84 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLateNiteSoft S.L.Playorium LTD

Customer experience

Macro by Camera+

All ratings23 ratings
Positive43.5%
Neutral13.0%
Negative43.5%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive26.5%
Neutral11.8%
Negative61.8%

Photo Timer Camera

All ratings406 ratings
Positive87.9%
Neutral4.2%
Negative7.9%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%

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

None

Macro by Camera+

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

Photo Timer Camera

Subscriptions8
  • 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
One-time1
  • Lifetime$69.99

Questions

Is Macro by Camera+ free?
Macro by Camera+ costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Photo Timer Camera free?
Photo Timer Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Macro by Camera+ or Photo Timer Camera?
Photo Timer Camera is rated higher. Macro by Camera+ averages 2.9 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Photo Timer Camera averages 4.6 from 407 ratings.
Do Macro by Camera+ or Photo Timer Camera have ads?
Neither Macro by Camera+ nor Photo Timer Camera shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Macro by Camera+ or Photo Timer Camera?
Macro by Camera+ ships an update every 2 months, and Photo Timer Camera every 11 days. Most recently, Macro by Camera+ was updated on November 3, 2026 and Photo Timer Camera on November 3, 2026.

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