Comparison

Camera Timer! vs iRecord

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Camera Timer!

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
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This app allows you to take photo yourself or share with friends and groups more easily.You can set a countdown before taking pictures at a time. Including the number of shots in a continuous take.You can set up by the operation mode 2. 1) Single Shot Mode Working in this mode you can set the countdown time before photography from 2 to 30 seconds. 2) Multi Shot Mode Working in this mode unless you can set the countdown time before the camera, you can also set the number of shots to take, including the timing of each shot with. 3) Multiple alerts Features: 1. (Sound Warning Setting) You can set audio warning before shooting every time. 2. (Speech To Alert Settings) Speech to alert after shooting full amount that you specify. 2.1 Voice messages can be defined as the way you want. 2.2 Speech can be defined languages(for now). 2.3 You can set the speed for uttering. 3. (Strobe Lights Flashing Setting) Alarms with strobe lights flashing after shooting full amount that you specify.(When you take a picture with The rear camera only.) 4. Display an animation while running timer ***Note*** -Images are stored on Camera Roll.

About

iRecord

Record high-quality audio and accurately transcribe it into text using advanced AI. Export and share recordings and transcripts in various formats, with features like live transcription and speaker identification.

Highlights
  • High-quality audio recording
  • Accurate AI-powered transcription
  • Live and automated transcription
  • Export to Word and PDF
  • Speaker identification
  • Editing tools for transcripts
  • Multi-language support
Features
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iRecord: High-quality Recorder with Accurate Voice Transcription iRecord is the perfect app for anyone looking to record high-quality voice recordings and transcribe them with advanced AI technology. 

 With iRecord, you can: * Record high-quality audio from phone, meetings, and lectures with ease, even in noisy environments or from a distance. * Transcribe your recordings into text with high accuracy, thanks to our advanced AI techniques that won the championship of the International Automatic Speech Recognition Challenge in 2021. * Export your recordings and transcripts into multiple formats, including Word and PDF, for easy sharing and collaboration. * Share your recordings and transcripts via messaging apps like WhatsApp and Messenger, making it easy to collaborate with colleagues and friends. 
iRecord is packed with features that make it the perfect tool for recording and managing your voice recordings and transcripts. 

Some of our standout features include: * Live transcription: Our app can transcribe audio in real-time, making it easy to take meeting notes or keep track of lectures. * Automated transcription: You can set up iRecord to automatically transcribe your recordings as soon as they're finished, saving you time and effort. * Import & Export: Import from any apps, transcribe and export transcripts into different formats. * Editing tools: Our app includes editing tools that  automatically capitalize, punctuate, and break paragraphs, as well as allow you to adjust and refine your transcripts after they've been transcribed. * Speaker identification: iRecord can identify and label different speakers in your recordings, making it easy to follow along and understand who's speaking. * Language support: iRecord can transcribe audio in a wide range of languages, making it a great tool for multilingual users. 
 Security and privacy are a top priority for us. Your data is confidential, and we take great care to protect it. You have full control over your data and can delete it from your device at any time.

 Privacy Policy: https://inter.youdao.com/cloudfront/voicerecorder-youdao/privacy.html Terms of Services: https://inter.youdao.com/cloudfront/voicerecorder-youdao/terms.html Our standard Subscription Plans with a 3-day free trial are: * 1-Year Subscription * 1-Week Subscription Subscription payments will be charged to your App Store account at confirmation of your purchase. Subscriptions will automatically renew and you will be charged unless auto-renew is turned off or unless you cancel at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current subscription or trial period. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a pro subscription during the free trial period. The cost of renewal depends on the Subscription Plan you choose. Subscriptions and auto-renewal may be managed by going to Account Settings after purchase or by contacting Customer Support. With a friendly price and more advanced features to come, iRecord is the perfect tool for anyone looking to record and transcribe voice recordings with ease. Try it today and see for yourself!

Screenshots

Camera Timer!3 screens
iRecord4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: iRecord at 4.6 against Camera Timer!'s 1.8. iRecord also leads on ratings volume (8.9K vs 42) and review sentiment (53% vs 36%). Camera Timer!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 17). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. iRecord sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Camera Timer! asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iRecord holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iRecord has 8.9K 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 53% of iRecord's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Camera Timer! ships an update every 6 weeks, iRecord monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Camera Timer! versus iRecord: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCamera Timer!iRecord
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (42 ratings)4.6 (8.9K ratings) — better
Positive reviews35.9% of reviews52.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings428.9K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#159 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB273 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developernakhon phagdeechatYoudao (Hong Kong) Limited

Customer experience

Camera Timer!

All ratings42 ratings
Positive14.3%
Neutral11.9%
Negative73.8%
Written reviews198 reviews
Positive35.9%
Neutral9.1%
Negative55.1%

iRecord

All ratings8,741 ratings
Positive91.2%
Neutral3.3%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews359 reviews
Positive52.9%
Neutral3.6%
Negative43.5%

User reviews

Camera Timer!

From 42 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

iRecord

From 8.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Accurate transcription
  • 📝 Helpful for meetings and lectures
  • ⏱️ Quick transcription
  • 💾 Saves recordings and transcripts

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Unreliable recording and transcription
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🔍 Difficult to cancel subscription
  • 🤖 Poor translation quality
  • 🔇 Doesn't work well with background noise

Bugs and requests

Camera Timer!

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashing or freezing
  • Timer not working as expected
  • Photos not appearing in camera roll

Requested features

3 requests
  • Option to disable ads
  • Ability to switch between front and back cameras
  • Improved photo quality and saving

iRecord

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Recordings not saving properly
  • Transcription stops at random intervals
  • App crashes during use

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to edit transcripts
  • Batch processing of recordings
  • Better customer support
  • Clearer subscription management

In-app purchases

None

Camera Timer!

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

iRecord

Subscriptions7
  • iRecord PRO$5.997 Days
  • iRecord Pro4 variants$5.997 Days
  • iRecord Pro3 Days trial5 variants$5.997 Days
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  • iRecord PRO3 Days trial2 variants$5.997 Days
  • iRecord Pro$7.997 Days
  • iRecord Pro3 Days trial$82.991 Year
  • iRecord PRO3 Days trial2 variants$98.991 Year

Questions

Is Camera Timer! free?
Camera Timer! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iRecord free?
iRecord is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Camera Timer! or iRecord?
iRecord is rated higher. Camera Timer! averages 1.8 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while iRecord averages 4.6 from 8.9K ratings.
Do Camera Timer! or iRecord have ads?
Both Camera Timer! and iRecord show ads.
Which is updated more often, Camera Timer! or iRecord?
Camera Timer! ships an update every 6 weeks, and iRecord monthly. Most recently, Camera Timer! was updated on October 23, 2026 and iRecord on November 2, 2026.

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