# Self Timer vs StroboScope

The clearest difference is price: Self Timer at Free against StroboScope's $4.99. Self Timer also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 40%) and update cadence (every 7 months vs every 45 months). StroboScope's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Self Timer is free to download; StroboScope costs $4.99 up front. Self Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. StroboScope asks for nothing beyond the download.

StroboScope holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Self Timer has 22 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of Self Timer's written reviews are positive against 40% of StroboScope's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Self Timer ships an update every 7 months, StroboScope every 45 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Self Timer | StroboScope |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [3.8 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/self-timer/id346475986/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stroboscope/id1514082300/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **22** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **79.6% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 7 months** | Every 45 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 30 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Apimac](https://appshunter.io/developer/320560024) | [Masayuki INOUE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1260603637) |

## What reviewers say

### Self Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/self-timer/id346475986)

Capture perfect group photos and selfies with a customizable countdown and automatic burst mode. This app helps you get the shot you want, even when you're in front of the camera, by taking multiple photos in quick succession.

**Highlights:** Customizable countdown timer, Automatic burst mode, Multi-photo capture, Party Mode with sounds, Voice control via Siri, Smooth zoom gestures

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime License | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
- 📷 Poor photo quality and blurriness
- 🔍 No zoom functionality
- ❌ Photos not saving to camera roll
- ⚙️ Auto-focus problems

**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

**Requested features**

- Zoom in/out capability
- Longer timer delays (20-30 seconds)
- Video recording support
- Adjustable photo resolution/size
- Interval settings between multiple shots


### StroboScope

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stroboscope/id1514082300)

This app simulates strobe flashes and slits to create continuous photographic views of fast-moving objects. It can be used as an alternative to zoetropes and animation devices, and also allows for video recording. Adjust brightness and rotation speed to match the subject's movement.

**Highlights:** Continuous photographic view of fast motion, Strobe flash and slit simulation, Zoetrope and animation device alternative, Video recording capability, ISO and FPS control, Adjustable brightness and rotation speed, Exhibition mode with hidden controls

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Self Timer free?

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

### Is StroboScope free?

StroboScope costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Self Timer or StroboScope?

StroboScope is rated higher. Self Timer averages 3.8 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while StroboScope averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Self Timer or StroboScope have ads?

Neither Self Timer nor StroboScope shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Self Timer or StroboScope?

Self Timer ships an update every 7 months, and StroboScope every 45 months. Most recently, Self Timer was updated on September 17, 2026 and StroboScope on September 13, 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.*