# Timer Auto Camera vs TimerCam

The clearest difference is monetization model: TimerCam at free against Timer Auto Camera's free with in-app purchases. TimerCam also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (62% vs 48%). Timer Auto Camera's advantage is ratings volume (1K vs 85) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, ads 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 TimerCam sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Timer Auto Camera against 4.8 for TimerCam. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timer Auto Camera has 1K ratings behind it against 85, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 48% of Timer Auto Camera's written reviews are positive against 62% of TimerCam's.

Timer Auto Camera ships an update every 2 months, TimerCam every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timer Auto Camera | TimerCam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-auto-camera-set-second/id415294299/reviews) | **[4.8 (85 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timercam-self-timer-camera/id494952699/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 85 |
| Positive reviews | 47.6% of reviews | **61.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 51 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RV AppStudios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/340181308) | [Daisuke Yamashita](https://appshunter.io/developer/478113348) |

## 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


### TimerCam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timercam-self-timer-camera/id494952699)

Easily capture photos of yourself with a customizable self-timer. Choose your delay, flash mode, and utilize the front camera for perfect solo shots. Save and preview your images effortlessly.

**Highlights:** Selectable timer delay, Countdown sound effect, Selectable flash mode, Front camera support, Photo preview and saving

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TimerCam Plus | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timer Auto Camera free?

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

### Is TimerCam free?

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

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

TimerCam is rated higher. Timer Auto Camera averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while TimerCam averages 4.8 from 85 ratings.

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

Both Timer Auto Camera and TimerCam show ads.

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

Timer Auto Camera ships an update every 2 months, and TimerCam every 3 weeks. Most recently, Timer Auto Camera was updated on September 21, 2026 and TimerCam on September 22, 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.*