# Camera Timer! vs Photo Gallery

The clearest difference is rating: Photo Gallery at 4.5 against Camera Timer!'s 1.8. Photo Gallery also leads on ratings volume (4.5K vs 42) and review sentiment (45% vs 36%). Camera Timer!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Photo Gallery sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Camera Timer! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Photo Gallery holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Photo Gallery has 4.5K 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 45% of Photo Gallery's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Camera Timer! | Photo Gallery |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-timer/id435275949/reviews) | **[4.5 (4.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-gallery-gallery-lock/id1546710341/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 42 | **4.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 35.9% of reviews | **45.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [nakhon phagdeechat](https://appshunter.io/developer/386312256) | [Laxay Gajera](https://appshunter.io/developer/1534406445) |

## 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


### Photo Gallery

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-gallery-gallery-lock/id1546710341)

Securely store and manage your private photos and videos. This app allows you to create password-protected albums, edit media, and even hide the app icon for enhanced privacy. Enjoy a fast and cool viewing experience with various effects and organizational tools.

**Highlights:** Password-protect photos and videos, Create and manage custom albums, Edit images and videos, Hide app icon for privacy, Encrypted file storage, Slideshow viewing with effects

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Photo Gallery Pro - Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Photo Gallery Pro - Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Photo Gallery Pro - Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Gallery - Remove Ads | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Secure storage
- 💡 Useful for storing important items

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚨 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Paid premium still shows ads

**Reported bugs**

- App not opening
- Freezing and crashing issues
- Video playback without sound

**Requested features**

- Ability to sync data across devices
- Option to disable ads for paid users


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Camera Timer! free?

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

### Is Photo Gallery free?

Photo Gallery is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Camera Timer! or Photo Gallery?

Photo Gallery is rated higher. Camera Timer! averages 1.8 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while Photo Gallery averages 4.5 from 4.5K ratings.

### Do Camera Timer! or Photo Gallery have ads?

Both Camera Timer! and Photo Gallery show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Camera Timer! or Photo Gallery?

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

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