# Camera Timer! vs Hear Boost

The clearest difference is rating: Hear Boost at 4.2 against Camera Timer!'s 1.8. Hear Boost also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (12K vs 42). Camera Timer!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 18). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hear Boost sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Camera Timer! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hear Boost holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hear Boost has 12K ratings behind it against 42, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Camera Timer!'s written reviews are positive against 50% of Hear Boost's.

Camera Timer! ships an update every 6 weeks, Hear Boost every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Camera Timer! | Hear Boost |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-timer/id435275949/reviews) | **[4.2 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hear-boost-hearing-aid-and-mic/id1437159134/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 42 | **12K** |
| Positive reviews | 35.9% of reviews | **50.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Subscription |
| Size | 14 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [nakhon phagdeechat](https://appshunter.io/developer/386312256) | [Future Moments](https://appshunter.io/developer/895157892) |

## What reviewers say

### Camera Timer!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-timer/id435275949)

Capture photos of yourself or groups with a customizable countdown timer. Choose between single or multiple shots, and set audio or visual alerts before and after taking pictures. Ideal for hands-free photography.

**Highlights:** Customizable countdown timer, Single and multi-shot modes, Set number of continuous shots, Audio warning before shooting, Speech alerts with custom messages, Strobe light flashing alerts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and easy to use
- 📸 Useful for taking group photos
- 💯 Great for the price (free)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Photos not saving properly
- 💤 Ads interrupting photo taking
- 🔍 Lack of camera control options

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing or freezing
- Timer not working as expected
- Photos not appearing in camera roll

**Requested features**

- Option to disable ads
- Ability to switch between front and back cameras
- Improved photo quality and saving


### Hear Boost

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hear-boost-hearing-aid-and-mic/id1437159134)

Amplify your hearing and record distant sounds with this app. It allows you to capture conversations and ambient noises at up to 200x your microphone's normal capacity. Features include microphone input selection, voice filtering, and an equalizer for sound adjustment.

**Highlights:** Enhanced hearing and recording, Capture distant conversations, Up to 200x microphone amplification, Selectable microphone input, Voice filter switch, Adjustable equalizer, Background operation

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| 6 Months | $7.99 | per 6 months |
| Trial + Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| 6 Months | $14.99 | per 6 months |
| Annual + Trial | $14.99 | per year |
| Annual + Trial | $19.99 | per year |
| Transcription up to 1 hour | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Use Forever | $1.99 | one-time |
| Transcription up to 2 hours | $1.99 | one-time |
| Transcription up to 3 hours | $2.99 | one-time |
| Custom Equalizer | $3.99 | one-time |
| All Spaces | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful app
- 🚀 Great sound quality
- ⭐ Awesome app
- 🎉 Best app ever
- 💻 Works well with headphones

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🔒 Privacy concerns
- 💰 Expensive upgrades
- ⏱️ Forced waiting periods
- 🔇 Poor sound quality without upgrades

**Reported bugs**

- Recordings not saving properly
- Equalizer not working as expected
- Constant feedback/distortion
- App freezing/crashing on launch

**Requested features**

- Microphone selection option
- Noise cancellation feature
- Bluetooth speaker support
- Real-time transcription
- Hearing aid integration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Camera Timer! free?

Camera Timer! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Hear Boost free?

Hear Boost is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Camera Timer! or Hear Boost?

Hear Boost is rated higher. Camera Timer! averages 1.8 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while Hear Boost averages 4.2 from 12K ratings.

### Do Camera Timer! or Hear Boost have ads?

Camera Timer! shows ads; Hear Boost does not.

### Which is updated more often, Camera Timer! or Hear Boost?

Camera Timer! ships an update every 6 weeks, and Hear Boost every 3 weeks. Most recently, Camera Timer! was updated on October 15, 2026 and Hear Boost on October 17, 2026.

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