# Timer Auto Camera vs Pause

The clearest difference is price: Timer Auto Camera at Free against Pause's $2.99. Timer Auto Camera also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (1K vs 71). Pause's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Timer Auto Camera is free to download; Pause costs $2.99 up front. Timer Auto Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pause asks for nothing beyond the download.

Timer Auto Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timer Auto Camera has 1K ratings behind it against 71, 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 56% of Pause'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, Pause every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timer Auto Camera | Pause |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-auto-camera-set-second/id415294299/reviews)** | [4.3 (71 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pause-video-editor-and-camera/id1585016910/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 71 |
| Positive reviews | 47.6% of reviews | **55.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 51 MB | 194 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RV AppStudios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/340181308) | [Metromedya Digital Ad Agency](https://appshunter.io/developer/444159679) |

## 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


### Pause

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pause-video-editor-and-camera/id1585016910)

Easily record videos by pausing and resuming your recording in real-time. Edit and combine your clips into a single video, with options to trim, reorder, and delete segments. Supports high-quality recording and sharing to social media.

**Highlights:** Pause and resume recording, Real-time video editing, 4K video quality, Trim, cut, and reorder clips, Target Mode for stop-motion, Apple Watch remote control

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**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 Pause free?

Pause costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Timer Auto Camera or Pause?

Timer Auto Camera is rated higher. Timer Auto Camera averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Pause averages 4.3 from 71 ratings.

### Do Timer Auto Camera or Pause have ads?

Timer Auto Camera shows ads; Pause does not.

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

Timer Auto Camera ships an update every 2 months, and Pause every 5 days. Most recently, Timer Auto Camera was updated on September 21, 2026 and Pause on September 9, 2026.

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