# Timer Auto Camera vs Parallel Camera

The clearest difference is rating: Timer Auto Camera at 4.7 against Parallel Camera's 4.0. Timer Auto Camera also leads on ratings volume (1K vs 7) and review sentiment (48% vs 33%). Parallel Camera's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timer Auto Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Parallel Camera sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Timer Auto Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timer Auto Camera has 1K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Timer Auto Camera's written reviews are positive against 33% of Parallel Camera's.

Timer Auto Camera ships an update every 2 months, Parallel Camera fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timer Auto Camera | Parallel Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-auto-camera-set-second/id415294299/reviews)** | [4.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parallel-camera/id1671561611/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **47.6% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 51 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RV AppStudios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/340181308) | [Irina Scelcunova](https://appshunter.io/developer/1737748446) |

## 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


### Parallel Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parallel-camera/id1671561611)

Record videos and take photos simultaneously using your device's front and rear cameras. Choose from various split-screen or picture-in-picture layouts, customize borders, and select resolutions up to 4K.

**Highlights:** Dual camera photo and video recording, Split-screen and picture-in-picture views, Customizable border colors and shapes, Selectable resolutions (720p, 1080p, 4K), Adjustable frame rates (24, 30, 60 fps), Front screen flash and regular flash control, Grid overlay for precise framing

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GoSelfie premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| GoSelfie 3 months premium | $9.99 | per 3 months |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timer Auto Camera free?

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

### Is Parallel Camera free?

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

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

Timer Auto Camera is rated higher. Timer Auto Camera averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Parallel Camera averages 4.0 from 7 ratings.

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

Both Timer Auto Camera and Parallel Camera show ads.

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

Timer Auto Camera ships an update every 2 months, and Parallel Camera fortnightly. Most recently, Timer Auto Camera was updated on September 21, 2026 and Parallel Camera on September 21, 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.*