# Self Timer vs RAW Camera

The clearest difference is rating: RAW Camera at 5.0 against Self Timer's 3.8. RAW Camera 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 RAW Camera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

RAW Camera 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 RAW Camera's.

Self Timer ships an update every 7 months, RAW Camera every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Self Timer | RAW Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/raw-camera-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 | Freemium |
| Size | 30 MB | 144 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ivan Gobbo](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


### RAW Camera

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

Capture and edit photos with advanced controls like manual exposure, focus, and white balance. Apply live filters, remove unwanted objects, and save custom presets. Offers ProRAW and 48MP capture on compatible devices.

**Highlights:** Manual exposure controls, Live filters and effects, Object removal, ProRAW and 48MP capture, Customizable camera presets, Built-in photo editor

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro2Camera Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro2Camera Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Pro2Camera Pro | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Self Timer free?

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

### Is RAW Camera free?

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

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

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

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

Neither Self Timer nor RAW Camera shows ads.

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

Self Timer ships an update every 7 months, and RAW Camera every 6 days. Most recently, Self Timer was updated on November 1, 2026 and RAW Camera on November 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.*