Comparison

Fast Camera vs Photo Timer+

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

Head to head
About

Fast Camera

Capture lightning-fast burst photos and create stunning timelapse videos. Save only your best shots, with advanced controls for focus, exposure, and HDR. Perfect for active subjects and group photos.

Highlights
  • Up to 30 photos per second
  • 48MP Photo Capture
  • HDR Photos
  • Timelapse Video creation
  • Timer Repeat for batch shooting
  • Manual Focus and Exposure
  • Social Sharing & Export
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Lightning fast burst photos. Save only the best! Timelapse Video, Timer & Amazing Fast Filters. • Shoots up to 30 photos a second at 12MP • 48MP Photo Capture on supported devices • HDR Photos for improved dynamic range • Timer Repeat for hands-free batch shooting • Save only the best shots to your camera roll • Export Timelapse Videos & Slideshows • Lock focus and exposure just like the pros • Manual Focus and Exposure • Social Sharing & Export Options • Locked Screen Widget for Instant Access • Siri Shortcuts for Quick Camera Launch • Three Grid Density Options (Small, Medium, Large) • Context Menus for Quick Photo Actions ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• •• THE CRITICS LOVE FAST CAMERA •• "If you want to take the perfect pic, set up group photos on a timer, or make stop-motion videos, this app keeps the interface simple, but offers the tools to make it happen." - CNET "Fast Camera is a must-have app for parents of active children, who won't sit still for a photo." - Kelly Hodgkins, TUAW "Fast Camera is a great utility camera to have. It's really fast, stable, and doesn't clutter up your camera roll." - Marty Yawnick, iPhoneography "…if you're looking for a better way to capture fast-moving targets, I recommend giving Fast Camera a try." - Jennifer Beese, Todays iPhone "Fast Camera is one of the more interesting apps I've come across lately." Leanna Lofte, iMore "Starbucks Pick of the Week, August 6th" - Daily App Show ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• SHOOT 'EM IN LIGHTNING SPEED With up to 1,500 pics a minute it's the fastest camera on the App Store. Period. SNAP, PICK AND ROLL Take tons of shots quickly...but save only the best pics to your camera roll. TAKE CHARGE OF THE SCENE Set the camera to take continuous photos (default), a burst of photos, or manual shots. CREATE STOP MOTION STORIES Get creative and turn your pics into a stop motion video. SNAP AMAZING GROUP SHOTS Turn on the timer, jump in the pic and choose from multiple shots. GET POWERFUL CONTROLS Manually control locking of focus, exposure, and white balance. NEVER MISS A MOMENT The camera starts shooting as soon as the app opens so you won't miss a thing. TAKE THOUSANDS OF PICTURES There's no limit to the number of photos you can capture. CHANGE ORIENTATION ON THE FLY Switch between landscape and portrait while shooting. TRAVEL THRU TIME Turn Date/Time on in settings to overlay the precise shutter capture time on exported photos and videos. CAPTURE IN STUNNING DETAIL Shoot at full 48MP resolution on supported devices. Enable HDR for improved dynamic range with multi-camera fusion, stabilization, and red-eye reduction. HANDS-FREE BATCH SHOOTING Timer Repeat automatically restarts the countdown after each Manual 5, 10, or 25 batch completes. Keep shooting until you tap stop — ideal for time-lapse photography. MODERNIZED PHOTO LIBRARY Browse your sessions in a beautiful card-based grid. Long-press any photo for quick Preview, Share, or Delete actions. Choose between three grid density options to see more or fewer thumbnails at once. SHARE YOUR WAY Export to Instagram, Email, Video, and more using the native iOS share sheet. ALSO INCLUDES - Auto Focus/Exposure lock on double-tap. Manual controls on triple-tap. - Select All, Invert Selection, and bulk actions for managing large sessions. - Session headers showing photo count and selection status. EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE Email our 24-hour support team at iphone@i4software.com if you have any questions! Visit our website: www.i4fastcamera.com

About

Photo Timer+

Capture multiple photos with customizable delays, perfect for group shots or creative self-portraits. Set timers from 3 seconds to 1 minute apart and control flash settings. Easily save and share your captured moments.

Highlights
  • Variable photo timer lengths
  • Countdown audio alerts
  • Multiple photo snapping
  • Flash control
  • Preview and social sharing
  • Direct saving to gallery
Features
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Photo Timer+ is an easy to use app that makes taking multiple photos on multiple delays super simple. App Features: • A photo timer with variable lengths • Count down audio • Multiple snap option • Flash Control • Preview & Social Share • Saves pics straight to your Photo Gallery Tired of always being the one behind the camera? Well with this app you don't have to be. Snap multiple photos from 3 seconds to 1 minute apart. Enjoy, Nick Moby Pixel

Screenshots

Fast Camera4 screens
Photo Timer+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Photo Timer+ at Free against Fast Camera's $4.99. Photo Timer+ also leads on ratings volume (8.4K vs 697) and review sentiment (93% vs 83%). Fast Camera's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On rating and device support 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

Photo Timer+ is free to download; Fast Camera costs $4.99 up front. Photo Timer+ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Fast Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Fast Camera against 4.7 for Photo Timer+. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Photo Timer+ has 8.4K ratings behind it against 697, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Fast Camera's written reviews are positive against 93% of Photo Timer+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fast Camera ships an update every 2 months, Photo Timer+ every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Fast Camera versus Photo Timer+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFast CameraPhoto Timer+
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (697 ratings)4.7 (8.4K ratings)
Positive reviews83.1% of reviews92.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6978.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeri4softwareNick Culbertson

Customer experience

Fast Camera

All ratings697 ratings
Positive92.8%
Neutral1.7%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews1,372 reviews
Positive83.1%
Neutral6.0%
Negative10.9%

Photo Timer+

All ratings8,379 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral2.7%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews353 reviews
Positive92.9%
Neutral2.8%
Negative4.2%

User reviews

Fast Camera

From 697 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast camera
  • 👍 Lots of customization options
  • 👍 Great for capturing action shots
  • 👍 Useful for selfies and group photos
  • 👍 Reliable and stable app

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • 🐛 Issues with saving/exporting photos
  • 🐛 Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
  • 🐛 Inconsistent performance
  • 🔋 High memory/battery consumption

Photo Timer+

From 8.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Straightforward and efficient
  • 💡 Useful for taking photos solo
  • 👍 Convenient for fishing/outdoor photos
  • 👍 Great for group/family photos

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Limited camera controls (e.g. no zoom, portrait mode)
  • 🔍 Photo quality could be improved
  • 🔍 Interval/timing options could be more flexible

Bugs and requests

Fast Camera

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Photos disappearing or getting corrupted
  • App crashing when trying to review/delete photos
  • Inability to select desired photo resolution
  • Inconsistent behavior when switching between front and rear cameras

Requested features

5 requests
  • Zoom functionality
  • Ability to save photos directly to cloud storage
  • Slow motion video recording
  • Improved photo editing tools
  • Option to disable automatic photo capture on app launch

Photo Timer+

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Some users reported issues with flash not triggering
  • Difficulty finding where photos are saved

Requested features

5 requests
  • Increase number of photos beyond 50
  • Add more interval/timing options (e.g. 1-2 seconds)
  • Ability to save photos to specific albums
  • Integrate with camera features (zoom, portrait mode, etc.)
  • Add shutter sound effect

In-app purchases

None

Fast Camera

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Photo Timer+

One-time1
  • Remove Ads - Photo Timer+$0.99

Questions

Is Fast Camera free?
Fast Camera costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Photo Timer+ free?
Photo Timer+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Fast Camera or Photo Timer+?
Fast Camera and Photo Timer+ are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 697 and 8.4K ratings respectively.
Do Fast Camera or Photo Timer+ have ads?
Photo Timer+ shows ads; Fast Camera does not.
Which is updated more often, Fast Camera or Photo Timer+?
Fast Camera ships an update every 2 months, and Photo Timer+ every 5 months. Most recently, Fast Camera was updated on October 12, 2026 and Photo Timer+ on October 13, 2026.

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