Self Timer vs Brackt
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Customizable countdown timer
- Automatic burst mode
- Multi-photo capture
- Party Mode with sounds
- Voice control via Siri
- Smooth zoom gestures
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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/
Brackt
This app merges RAW exposure brackets into stunning HDR images directly on your iPhone or iPad. It offers advanced deghosting and natural tone mapping, supporting various RAW formats and exporting to professional editing software.
- HDR Merge (2-9 exposures)
- Advanced Deghosting
- Natural Tone Mapping
- Full RAW Support
- 16-bit TIFF Export
- 100% On-Device Processing
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Merge RAW brackets into professional HDR images, entirely on your iPhone. No desktop, no cloud, no uploads. 3 free merges included. No sign-up needed. Brackt is built exclusively for merging bracketed RAW exposures into HDR on iPhone and iPad. Import your exposure brackets, merge in seconds, and export professional HDR with full dynamic range. No cloud, no account, no cables. Key Features • HDR Merge: Combine 2 to 7 bracketed exposures into one high dynamic range image • Two Merge Modes: Standard fusion is fast and forgiving. Great for handheld brackets and tricky scenes. Radiometric mode reconstructs true scene radiance for superior pixel-level detail on precise, well-balanced brackets. • 10 Tone Mapping Algorithms: Reinhard, ACES Filmic, Hable Filmic, Drago, Durand, Ward Local Adaptation, Photographic, Exposure, Exponential, and HLG. Switch styles on the result screen without re-merging. Thumbnails preview each look in real time. • Advanced Deghosting: 4 sensitivity levels (None, Low, Medium, High) for clean results even with moving subjects, flowing water, or wind-blown foliage • Auto Alignment: Corrects camera movement between exposures. Works with handheld brackets and imperfect tripod shots. • Lens Correction: Automatically corrects lens distortion as your RAW frames are decoded, so straight lines stay straight across the merge. • In-App Photo Editor: Adjust tone, color, and clarity. Apply presets. All without leaving Brackt. • Export Manager: Choose format (HEIC, 16-bit TIFF, JPEG, PNG), resize, and add borders before saving. • Full RAW Support: DNG, CR3, NEF, ARW, RAF and large JPEGs. Extensive camera brand coverage including DJI Mavic and other drone RAW files. • 16-bit TIFF Export: Take your HDR straight into Lightroom, Capture One, or Photoshop • HEIC Export: Real HDR on Apple displays using the ST.2084 PQ transfer curve • Share Extension: Send brackets to Brackt directly from the Photos app or Files app • 100% On Device: Private, fast, and works everywhere. No internet needed. • 30 Languages: Brackt follows your device language automatically, including Chinese, Japanese, Korean, German, French, Spanish, Turkish, and many more. Built for Photographers Who Shoot with Purpose Exposure bracketing lets you capture scenes the way your eye sees them. Brackt turns those brackets into a perfectly merged HDR image, right from your iPhone. From golden-hour landscapes to dramatic architecture to night cityscapes, Brackt gives you the dynamic range control you need, right where you shoot. Your Photos Stay on Your Device. No Hidden Costs. Unlike apps that send your photos to remote servers for processing, Brackt runs its entire merge engine on your device. No images leave your phone. No cloud compute costs baked into the price. Works at full speed in the field, on a plane, or anywhere with no signal at all. Perfect For • Landscape Photography: Preserve sky detail, clouds, and shadow texture in a single image • Architecture: Balance bright windows with dark interiors and mixed lighting • Travel & Cityscapes: Capture night scenes and golden hour with full tonal range • RAW Workflows: Export 16-bit TIFF files directly to Lightroom, Capture One, or Photoshop • Bracketed Merging: Precise alignment and intelligent fusion across all exposures Start with 3 free HDR merges. No sign-up needed. Upgrade to Brackt Pro for unlimited merges. Every merge includes 16-bit TIFF export and full RAW support. Privacy Policy: https://voidstd.io/privacy Terms of Use: https://voidstd.io/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Self Timer at 80% against Brackt's 17%. Self Timer also leads on rating (3.8 vs 3.3). Brackt's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 7 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Self Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Brackt sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Self Timer holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Self Timer's written reviews are positive against 17% of Brackt's.
Self Timer ships an update every 7 months, Brackt every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Self Timer | Brackt |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (22 ratings) — better | 3.3 (12 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 79.6% of reviews — better | 16.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 22 — better | 12 |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ivan Gobbo | Ozgur Odabasi |
Customer experience
Self Timer
Brackt
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
Brackt
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Self Timer
- Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
- Annual Subscription7 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Lifetime License$19.99
Brackt
- Weekly$4.997 Days
- Monthly$9.991 Month
- Yearly$59.991 Year
- Lifetime$129.99









