# Timer Auto Camera vs Loop Cam

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Timer Auto Camera at 54% against Loop Cam's 0%. Timer Auto Camera also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (1K vs 5). Loop Cam's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timer Auto Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Loop Cam sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timer Auto Camera has 1K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Timer Auto Camera's written reviews are positive against 0% of Loop Cam's.

Timer Auto Camera ships an update every 2 months, Loop Cam every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timer Auto Camera | Loop Cam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-auto-camera-set-second/id415294299/reviews)** | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-cam-self-timer-camera/id6670321371/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **54.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 51 MB | 183 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RV AppStudios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/340181308) | [Vignesh Jayaprakash](https://appshunter.io/developer/1747672852) |

## 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


### Loop Cam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-cam-self-timer-camera/id6670321371)

Capture and edit videos and photos hands-free with automatic clip recording and timed photo capture. Perfect for solo creators, it offers a built-in editor, voice control, and Apple Watch integration to streamline content creation.

**Highlights:** Automatic clip recording, Timed photo capture, Apple Watch remote control, Voice control, Multiple aspect ratios, Built-in video editor, Creator presets

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timer Auto Camera free?

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

### Is Loop Cam free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Timer Auto Camera or Loop Cam?

Timer Auto Camera is rated higher. Timer Auto Camera averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Loop Cam averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do Timer Auto Camera or Loop Cam have ads?

Timer Auto Camera shows ads; Loop Cam does not.

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

Timer Auto Camera ships an update every 2 months, and Loop Cam every 11 days. Most recently, Timer Auto Camera was updated on October 23, 2026 and Loop Cam on October 20, 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.*