# Self Timer vs KubeSail

The clearest difference is rating: KubeSail at 5.0 against Self Timer's 3.8. KubeSail also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). Self Timer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (22 vs 2). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Self Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. KubeSail asks for nothing beyond the download.

KubeSail 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.

Self Timer ships an update every 7 months, KubeSail every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Self Timer | KubeSail |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/self-timer/id346475986/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kubesail/id1609464147/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **22** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 79.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 30 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Apimac](https://appshunter.io/developer/320560024) | [Kubesail, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1607195157) |

## 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 | $24.99 | 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


### KubeSail

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kubesail/id1609464147)

Manage your home servers, install software, and back up photos securely over your local network. Offers super fast photo backups directly to your PiBox or other attached server.

**Highlights:** Home server management, Software installation, Local photo backups, Secure backups, PiBox integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Self Timer free?

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

### Is KubeSail free?

KubeSail is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

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

### Do Self Timer or KubeSail have ads?

KubeSail shows ads; Self Timer does not.

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

Self Timer ships an update every 7 months, and KubeSail every 2 months. Most recently, Self Timer was updated on October 17, 2026 and KubeSail on October 7, 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.*