# Timer Auto Camera vs This App is a Light Meter

The clearest difference is rating: Timer Auto Camera at 4.7 against This App is a Light Meter's 4.1. Timer Auto Camera also leads on ratings volume (1K vs 13). This App is a Light Meter's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timer Auto Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. This App is a Light Meter asks for nothing beyond the download.

Timer Auto Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timer Auto Camera has 1K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 48% of Timer Auto Camera's written reviews are positive against 78% of This App is a Light Meter'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, This App is a Light Meter every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and August 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timer Auto Camera | This App is a Light Meter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-auto-camera-set-second/id415294299/reviews)** | [4.1 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/this-app-is-a-light-meter/id1449194398/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 47.6% of reviews | **77.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 51 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RV AppStudios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/340181308) | [Oak Studios, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/554314612) |

## 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


### This App is a Light Meter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/this-app-is-a-light-meter/id1449194398)

This app transforms your phone into a light meter for pinhole photography. It helps calculate precise exposure times and includes a timer and inverter for developing your negatives.

**Highlights:** Light meter for pinhole cameras, Calculates exposure time, Integrated timer, Negative inverter, Works with any pinhole camera

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timer Auto Camera free?

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

### Is This App is a Light Meter free?

This App is a Light Meter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Timer Auto Camera or This App is a Light Meter?

Timer Auto Camera is rated higher. Timer Auto Camera averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while This App is a Light Meter averages 4.1 from 13 ratings.

### Do Timer Auto Camera or This App is a Light Meter have ads?

Timer Auto Camera shows ads; This App is a Light Meter does not.

### Which is updated more often, Timer Auto Camera or This App is a Light Meter?

Timer Auto Camera ships an update every 2 months, and This App is a Light Meter every 3 months. Most recently, Timer Auto Camera was updated on September 21, 2026 and This App is a Light Meter on August 23, 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.*