# Timer Auto Camera vs Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote

The clearest difference is ads: Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote at none against Timer Auto Camera's shown. Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Timer Auto Camera's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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 Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Timer Auto Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1K and 1K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 48% of Timer Auto Camera's written reviews are positive against 55% of Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote'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, Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timer Auto Camera | Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-auto-camera-set-second/id415294299/reviews)** | [4.3 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shutter-plus-sony-camera-remote/id1459044148/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1K | **1K** |
| Positive reviews | 47.6% of reviews | **54.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 51 MB | 102 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RV AppStudios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/340181308) | [Camera Control Apps sp. z o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459044147) |

## 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


### Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shutter-plus-sony-camera-remote/id1459044148)

Control your Sony camera remotely for stunning photos and time-lapses. Features include wireless or USB connection, photo browsing, advanced exposure tools, and intervalometer for automated shooting. Perfect for self-portraits, travel, and professional photography.

**Highlights:** Wireless and USB camera connection, Browse, filter, and download photos, Composition tools (aspect ratios, grid), Advanced exposure controls (histogram, zebras), Exposure and focus bracketing, Configurable delay and intervalometer, Audio cues for countdown and shutter

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $3.49 | per month |
| Annual | $24.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $65.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Consistent performance
- 💡 Useful features like intervalometer and focus bracketing
- 🔒 Reliable connectivity
- 👍 Responsive customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional connectivity issues
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance (lag, freezing)
- ⚠️ Subscription model for full functionality
- ⚠️ Requires access to entire photo library
- ⚠️ Expensive for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Exposure bracketing not working as expected
- Inability to download stored photos from camera
- Incompatibility with certain Sony camera models

**Requested features**

- Ability to control focus point
- Option to disable automatic image preview
- Support for RAW file format
- Improved compatibility with newer Sony camera models
- Landscape mode UI orientation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timer Auto Camera free?

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

### Is Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote free?

Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Timer Auto Camera or Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote?

Timer Auto Camera is rated higher. Timer Auto Camera averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote averages 4.3 from 1K ratings.

### Do Timer Auto Camera or Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote have ads?

Timer Auto Camera shows ads; Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote does not.

### Which is updated more often, Timer Auto Camera or Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote?

Timer Auto Camera ships an update every 2 months, and Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote fortnightly. Most recently, Timer Auto Camera was updated on September 21, 2026 and Shutter+ Sony Camera Remote on September 24, 2026.

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