# Timer Auto Camera vs Whistle Camera

The clearest difference is rating: Timer Auto Camera at 4.7 against Whistle Camera's 3.9. Timer Auto Camera also leads on ratings volume (1K vs 37) and review sentiment (48% vs 34%). On price, update cadence, 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 Whistle Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Timer Auto Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timer Auto Camera has 1K ratings behind it against 37, 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 34% of Whistle Camera's.

Timer Auto Camera ships an update every 2 months, Whistle Camera every 3 months. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timer Auto Camera | Whistle Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-auto-camera-set-second/id415294299/reviews)** | [3.9 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whistle-camera/id829960904/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 37 |
| Positive reviews | **47.6% of reviews** | 34.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 51 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RV AppStudios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/340181308) | [Kobi Snir](https://appshunter.io/developer/393343394) |

## 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


### Whistle Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whistle-camera/id829960904)

Capture photos hands-free using only your whistle. This app allows for instant or timed shots with front or rear cameras, and even enables simultaneous captures from multiple devices. Perfect for creative selfies without touching your phone.

**Highlights:** Whistle-activated photo capture, Instant and timed capture modes, Front and rear camera selection, Simultaneous multi-device capture, Post to Facebook or save to Camera Roll

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timer Auto Camera free?

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

### Is Whistle Camera free?

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

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

Timer Auto Camera is rated higher. Timer Auto Camera averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Whistle Camera averages 3.9 from 37 ratings.

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

Both Timer Auto Camera and Whistle Camera show ads.

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

Timer Auto Camera ships an update every 2 months, and Whistle Camera every 3 months. Most recently, Timer Auto Camera was updated on September 26, 2026 and Whistle Camera on September 26, 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.*