# Timer Auto Camera vs Photo Timer+

Timer Auto Camera and Photo Timer+ both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 93% of Photo Timer+'s written reviews are positive against 48% of Timer Auto Camera's. Photo Timer+ also leads on ratings volume (8.4K vs 1K). Timer Auto Camera's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). 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 Photo Timer+ 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 4.7 for Photo Timer+. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Photo Timer+ has 8.4K ratings behind it against 1K, 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 93% of Photo Timer+'s.

Timer Auto Camera ships an update every 2 months, Photo Timer+ every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timer Auto Camera | Photo Timer+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-auto-camera-set-second/id415294299/reviews) | [4.7 (8.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-timer-plus/id557785123/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1K | **8.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 47.6% of reviews | **92.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 51 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RV AppStudios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/340181308) | [Nick Culbertson](https://appshunter.io/developer/409029298) |

## 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


### Photo Timer+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-timer-plus/id557785123)

Capture multiple photos with customizable delays, perfect for group shots or creative self-portraits. Set timers from 3 seconds to 1 minute apart and control flash settings. Easily save and share your captured moments.

**Highlights:** Variable photo timer lengths, Countdown audio alerts, Multiple photo snapping, Flash control, Preview and social sharing, Direct saving to gallery

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads - Photo Timer+ | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Straightforward and efficient
- 💡 Useful for taking photos solo
- 👍 Convenient for fishing/outdoor photos
- 👍 Great for group/family photos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Limited camera controls (e.g. no zoom, portrait mode)
- 🔍 Photo quality could be improved
- 🔍 Interval/timing options could be more flexible

**Reported bugs**

- Some users reported issues with flash not triggering
- Difficulty finding where photos are saved

**Requested features**

- Increase number of photos beyond 50
- Add more interval/timing options (e.g. 1-2 seconds)
- Ability to save photos to specific albums
- Integrate with camera features (zoom, portrait mode, etc.)
- Add shutter sound effect


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timer Auto Camera free?

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

### Is Photo Timer+ free?

Photo Timer+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Timer Auto Camera or Photo Timer+?

Timer Auto Camera and Photo Timer+ are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1K and 8.4K ratings respectively.

### Do Timer Auto Camera or Photo Timer+ have ads?

Both Timer Auto Camera and Photo Timer+ show ads.

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

Timer Auto Camera ships an update every 2 months, and Photo Timer+ every 5 months. Most recently, Timer Auto Camera was updated on September 21, 2026 and Photo Timer+ on September 22, 2026.

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