# Camera Timer! vs iRecord

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.

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.

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.

Camera Timer! ships an update every 6 weeks, iRecord monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Camera Timer! | iRecord |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-timer/id435275949/reviews) | **[4.6 (8.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/irecord-transcribe-voice-memo/id1617942783/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 42 | **8.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 35.9% of reviews | **52.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#174** |
| Size | 14 MB | 273 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [nakhon phagdeechat](https://appshunter.io/developer/386312256) | [Youdao (Hong Kong) Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1319771552) |

## 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


### iRecord

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/irecord-transcribe-voice-memo/id1617942783)

**Currently charting:** #174 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| iRecord PRO | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| iRecord Pro | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| iRecord Pro | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| iRecord PRO | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| iRecord Pro | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| iRecord Pro | $82.99 | per year |
| iRecord PRO | $98.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Recordings not saving properly
- Transcription stops at random intervals
- App crashes during use

**Requested features**

- Ability to edit transcripts
- Batch processing of recordings
- Better customer support
- Clearer subscription management


## Frequently asked 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 3, 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.*