# Timer Auto Camera vs Hands

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Timer Auto Camera at 48% against Hands's 0%. Timer Auto Camera also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Hands's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timer Auto Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Hands asks for nothing beyond the download.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Timer Auto Camera | Hands |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-auto-camera-set-second/id415294299/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | — |
| Positive reviews | **47.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 51 MB | 3 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) | [Bahtiyar Polat](https://appshunter.io/developer/354062184) |

## 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


### Hands

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hands-free-camera-timer/id701500973)

Capture self-portraits with ease using this tool that allows you to trigger the camera shutter with a clap. Set timers and choose between single or sequential shots for perfect solo or group photos.

**Highlights:** Clap to Shoot Mode, Single and 3 Shots mode, Multiple timer options, Intuitive interface, Direct saving to photo album, In-app preview

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, 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 Hands free?

Hands is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Timer Auto Camera shows ads; Hands does not.

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

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

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