# Timer Auto Camera vs Video Self Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Timer Auto Camera at 4.7 against Video Self Timer's 3.0. Timer Auto Camera also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (1K vs 15). Video Self Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Timer Auto Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timer Auto Camera has 1K ratings behind it against 15, 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 50% of Video Self Timer's.

Timer Auto Camera ships an update every 2 months, Video Self Timer every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timer Auto Camera | Video Self Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-auto-camera-set-second/id415294299/reviews)** | [3.0 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-self-timer/id859198841/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | **54.3% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 51 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RV AppStudios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/340181308) | [Cogniter Technologies Pvt Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/478571271) |

## 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


### Video Self Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-self-timer/id859198841)

Capture yourself in videos with a customizable countdown timer. Record in high quality, including slow-motion, and control audio and flash settings. Easily trim and share your creations.

**Highlights:** Customizable countdown timer, High-quality recording (60 FPS), Slow-motion recording (240 FPS), Audio and flash control, Front and rear camera support, Video trimming and sharing

**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 Video Self Timer free?

Video Self Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Timer Auto Camera or Video Self Timer?

Timer Auto Camera is rated higher. Timer Auto Camera averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Video Self Timer averages 3.0 from 15 ratings.

### Do Timer Auto Camera or Video Self Timer have ads?

Timer Auto Camera shows ads; Video Self Timer does not.

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

Timer Auto Camera ships an update every 2 months, and Video Self Timer every 10 months. Most recently, Timer Auto Camera was updated on October 8, 2026 and Video Self Timer on October 4, 2026.

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