# Self Timer vs Manual Camera RAW

The clearest difference is rating: Manual Camera RAW at 5.0 against Self Timer's 3.8. Manual Camera RAW also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 7 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 80%). Self Timer's advantage is ratings volume (22 vs 4) and iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Self Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Manual Camera RAW sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Manual Camera RAW 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 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Self Timer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Manual Camera RAW's.

Self Timer ships an update every 7 months, Manual Camera RAW every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Self Timer | Manual Camera RAW |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/self-timer/id346475986/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manual-camera-raw-pro2camera/id6444691085/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **22** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 79.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 30 MB | 143 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Apimac](https://appshunter.io/developer/320560024) | [Pentarab](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453947051) |

## 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


### Manual Camera RAW

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manual-camera-raw-pro2camera/id6444691085)

This app offers advanced manual camera controls for precise shooting, including ISO, shutter speed, and focus. It features real-time filters, effects, and powerful AI editing tools for professional-level photo manipulation. Capture in RAW or high-resolution formats and manage your photos within the in-app album.

**Highlights:** Manual camera controls (ISO, shutter speed, focus), Real-time filters and effects, RAW and 48MP capture, AI-powered editing (background replacement, object removal), Date stamp and watermark options, In-app album with batch export

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $7.49 | per month |
| Pro2Camera Premium Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Lomo Style | $4.99 | one-time |
| Kodak Series | $4.99 | one-time |
| Fuji Series | $4.99 | one-time |
| Face Mosaic | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pro2Camera Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Self Timer free?

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

### Is Manual Camera RAW free?

Manual Camera RAW is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Self Timer or Manual Camera RAW?

Manual Camera RAW is rated higher. Self Timer averages 3.8 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Manual Camera RAW averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Self Timer or Manual Camera RAW have ads?

Neither Self Timer nor Manual Camera RAW shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Self Timer or Manual Camera RAW?

Self Timer ships an update every 7 months, and Manual Camera RAW every 6 days. Most recently, Self Timer was updated on October 5, 2026 and Manual Camera RAW 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.*