# Self Timer vs Hands

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Self Timer at 80% against Hands's 0%. Hands's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Hands asks for nothing beyond the download.

Self Timer ships an update every 7 months, Hands every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Self Timer | Hands |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.8 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/self-timer/id346475986/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **22** | — |
| Positive reviews | **79.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 30 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Apimac](https://appshunter.io/developer/320560024) | [bahtiyar polat](https://appshunter.io/developer/354062184) |

## 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


### Hands

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hands-free-camera-timer/id701500973)

Capture self-portraits with ease using this tool that allows you to trigger the camera shutter with a clap. Set timers and choose between single or sequential shots for perfect solo or group photos.

**Highlights:** Clap to Shoot Mode, Single and 3 Shots mode, Multiple timer options, Intuitive interface, Direct saving to photo album, In-app preview

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Self Timer free?

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

### Is Hands free?

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

### Do Self Timer or Hands have ads?

Neither Self Timer nor Hands shows ads.

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

Self Timer ships an update every 7 months, and Hands every 3 months. Most recently, Self Timer was updated on October 5, 2026 and Hands on October 8, 2026.

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