Comparison

Self Timer vs Shadowing Player

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Self Timer

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
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There’s a new way to take better group photos and selfies. Whether you’re capturing a smile, a night out with friends, or an unforgettable trip, the app helps you catch the perfect moment — even when you’re in front of the camera. Place your iPhone or iPad, or hold it in your hand, choose the countdown time, and get ready to pose. In just a few seconds, the automatic burst mode starts shooting: one, two, three, as many pictures as you want, one after another — so you can later pick the one that truly captures the feeling of the moment. The Multi-Photo feature is the key to better shots: it takes multiple images in quick succession, so you can later choose the best one — the one with the right look or the perfect smile. No more closed eyes, awkward poses, or half expressions — just real, natural, beautiful photos. During the countdown, Party Mode fills the wait with cheerful, random sounds that make everyone smile. Perfect for group selfies, parties, or fun moments, it makes every photo more relaxed and spontaneous. Every detail is carefully crafted, just like in all apps made by Apimac: essential controls, smooth gestures, and an interface designed to keep your results at the center. The vertical slider is always available to adjust zoom with a smooth, precise gesture, and the animated interface responds gracefully to every touch. On iPhone, haptic feedback accompanies each action; on iPad, the app takes full advantage of the screen for maximum control and privacy. And when you want to shoot without touching the screen, just say: “Hey Siri, take a photo with Self Timer app.” Thanks to Shortcuts, you can create custom automations and start your favorite shots with your voice anytime you like. Self Timer enhances the built-in Camera app with the features you actually need. It gives you more time, more control, and better results — sharper, more natural, more personal photos, and above all, more options to choose from. Because with Self Timer, you don’t just take a photo — you choose the perfect moment among many and get the picture you truly wanted. Shoot, live, and let Self Timer handle perfection. Subscriptions and Purchases With the purchase you unlock all the app’s core features. In addition, subscribers benefit from continuous improvements, new features, and regular updates delivered to the app over time. Plans available: • Monthly subscription: 2-weeks free trial, then automatically renews at the monthly price. • Annual subscription: 2-weeks free trial, then automatically renews at the annual price. • Lifetime purchase: one-time payment with unlimited access to all features and continuous improvements. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://www.apimac.com/about/privacy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Shadowing Player

This app is a media player designed for language learners. It allows users to play audio, video, and YouTube content with advanced subtitle features, including creation, editing, translation, and synchronization. Practice pronunciation and listening skills with its unique playback and repetition tools.

Highlights
  • Subtitle synchronization and scrolling
  • Voice segment playback
  • Subtitle editing and translation
  • Playback speed adjustment
  • Loop and repeat functions
  • Dual subtitle display
  • Integrated dictionary and translation
Features
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Shadowing Player is a versatile audio, video, and YouTube player that supports MP3, WAV, M4A, MP4, and MOV files. For Language Learning and More - Perfect for studying English, Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Spanish, French, German, and other languages, or practicing songs. - Features include subtitle creation, editing, and translation. Key Features 1. Subtitle Synchronization - Tap on a subtitle to play the corresponding audio/video segment. - Subtitle lists automatically scroll in sync with the audio/video. 2. Voice Segment Recognition - Play only voice segments in audio files. 3. Subtitle Editing and Translation - Create new subtitles or edit existing ones with professional SRT tools. - Automatically translate subtitles and generate new SRT files in your chosen language. 4. Playback and Repeat Functions - Set playback counts for each subtitle. - Use loop features to repeat specific parts. - "Listen and Repeat" mode pauses playback for your set time before resuming. - Adjust playback speed in 0.01 increments. 5. Customized Playback - Create playlists for your audio/video files and play them back-to-back. - Play only bookmarked subtitles across multiple files. 6. Dual Subtitle Display - View subtitles in two languages simultaneously. 7. Additional Features - Landscape mode support. - Integration with online dictionaries and translation tools (Google Translate, ChatGPT). - Tap on subtitles or words for instant translation or dictionary lookup. Shadowing Learning Method - Listen to native speakers and repeat to improve listening and pronunciation skills. - Practice expressions and intonation from videos, movies, and dramas. Logo : Eucalyp - Flaticon https://www.flaticon.com/kr/free-icon/subtitles_2835374

Screenshots

Self Timer4 screens
Shadowing Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Self Timer at 3.8 against Shadowing Player's 3.3. Self Timer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (22 vs 3). Shadowing Player's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 7 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Both are free to download. Self Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Shadowing Player sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Self Timer holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Self Timer has 22 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of Self Timer's written reviews are positive against 85% of Shadowing Player's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Self Timer ships an update every 7 months, Shadowing Player every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Self Timer versus Shadowing Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSelf TimerShadowing Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (22 ratings) — better3.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews79.6% of reviews85.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings22 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB93 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApimacGUNIL YANG

Customer experience

Self Timer

All ratings22 ratings
Positive72.7%
Neutral4.5%
Negative22.7%
Written reviews186 reviews
Positive79.6%
Neutral7.0%
Negative13.4%

Shadowing Player

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive85.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative10.0%

Bugs and requests

Self Timer

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • 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
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  • App won't install on certain iPhone models
  • Freezing during operation
  • Photos lost due to unclear permission requirements
  • Inconsistent performance across iOS versions

Requested features

10 requests
  • Zoom in/out capability
  • Longer timer delays (20-30 seconds)
  • Video recording support
  • Adjustable photo resolution/size
  • Interval settings between multiple shots
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  • Front-facing camera improvements
  • TIFF format support
  • Persistent flash settings across sessions
  • In-app tripod mount purchase option
  • Live camera preview while composing

Shadowing Player

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Self Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime License$19.99
4 purchases

Shadowing Player

One-time4
  • Remove all banner ads.$8.99
  • Permanently remove ads$8.99
  • Purchase Premium Extension$9.99
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  • Remove full-screen ads.$9.99

Questions

Is Self Timer free?
Self Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shadowing Player free?
Shadowing Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Self Timer or Shadowing Player?
Self Timer is rated higher. Self Timer averages 3.8 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Shadowing Player averages 3.3 from 3 ratings.
Do Self Timer or Shadowing Player have ads?
Shadowing Player shows ads; Self Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Self Timer or Shadowing Player?
Self Timer ships an update every 7 months, and Shadowing Player every 2 weeks. Most recently, Self Timer was updated on September 27, 2026 and Shadowing Player on September 28, 2026.

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