# Timer Auto Camera vs Solar Eclipse Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Timer Auto Camera at 4.7 against Solar Eclipse Timer's 3.8. Solar Eclipse Timer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (68% vs 48%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timer Auto Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Solar Eclipse Timer sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Timer Auto Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1K and 560 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 48% of Timer Auto Camera's written reviews are positive against 68% of Solar Eclipse Timer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Timer Auto Camera ships an update every 2 months, Solar Eclipse Timer monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timer Auto Camera | Solar Eclipse Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-auto-camera-set-second/id415294299/reviews)** | [3.8 (560 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solar-eclipse-timer/id1203105865/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 560 |
| Positive reviews | 47.6% of reviews | **68.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 51 MB | 231 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [RV AppStudios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/340181308) | [Foxwood Astronomy, LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1180239027) |

## What reviewers say

### Timer Auto Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-auto-camera-set-second/id415294299)

Capture group photos effortlessly by setting a countdown timer before the shot. This utility allows you to include everyone in the frame, from families to friends. Save and manage your captured photos and videos directly within the app.

**Highlights:** Custom timer duration up to 60 seconds, Front and back camera support, Flashlight control, Camera zoom, Grid selection, Timer sounds, Save and share photos/videos

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock New Features | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Amazing
- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Excellent
- 👍 Brilliant app
- 👍 Awesome

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bad app
- 🐛 Can't adjust the timer, it's fixed on five seconds.
- 🐛 Not user friendly at all
- 🐛 Buggy and Freezy
- 🐛 Ever wonder not enough time it's ok

**Reported bugs**

- Photos not saving to camera roll
- App crashes frequently
- Timer stuck at 5 seconds
- Camera not working properly
- Photos not saving to camera roll

**Requested features**

- Allow flash use for videos
- Ability to adjust timer duration


### Solar Eclipse Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solar-eclipse-timer/id1203105865)

This app provides precise countdowns and reminders for solar eclipse phenomena, aiding both casual observers and photographers. It works offline and offers features like automatic partial-phase image timing and a dedicated photographer mode.

**Highlights:** Offline eclipse timing, Precise contact time calculation, Photographer mode, Automatic partial-phase image timing, Geolocation and manual coordinate entry, Audio and notification tests

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total - 7/2/19; Chile, Argenti | $1.99 | one-time |
| Total - 12/14/20; Chile, Argen | $1.99 | one-time |
| Total – 12/4/21; Antarctica | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hybrid – 4/20/23; Australia | $1.99 | one-time |
| Total – 4/8/24; USA, Mexico | $1.99 | one-time |
| Solar Eclipse Timer | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate timing and announcements
- 👍 Enhanced eclipse viewing experience
- 🎉 Worked flawlessly for 2017 and 2024 eclipses
- 💡 Helpful for photographers and non-photographers
- 🔊 Useful audio cues and prompts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or glitches
- 🔍 Confusing or cluttered user interface
- 🔋 Audio prompts not working in some cases
- 🗺️ Inaccurate location detection or totality information

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing when loading timing data
- Notifications not working when camera is in use
- Incorrect contact times displayed for some locations

**Requested features**

- Customizable reminders or timers
- Automatic time zone and location updates
- Lunar eclipse support
- Improved onboarding and tutorial
- Countdown timer with graphical depiction


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timer Auto Camera free?

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

### Is Solar Eclipse Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Timer Auto Camera or Solar Eclipse Timer?

Timer Auto Camera is rated higher. Timer Auto Camera averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Solar Eclipse Timer averages 3.8 from 560 ratings.

### Do Timer Auto Camera or Solar Eclipse Timer have ads?

Timer Auto Camera shows ads; Solar Eclipse Timer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Timer Auto Camera or Solar Eclipse Timer?

Timer Auto Camera ships an update every 2 months, and Solar Eclipse Timer monthly. Most recently, Timer Auto Camera was updated on September 21, 2026 and Solar Eclipse Timer on September 20, 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.*