# Camera Timer! vs Camera Eye (Former Easy Calc)

The clearest difference is rating: Camera Eye (Former Easy Calc) at 4.2 against Camera Timer!'s 1.8. Camera Eye (Former Easy Calc) also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 42). Camera Timer!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Camera Eye (Former Easy Calc) sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Camera Timer! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Camera Eye (Former Easy Calc) holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Camera Eye (Former Easy Calc) has 1.2K 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 39% of Camera Eye (Former Easy Calc)'s.

Camera Timer! ships an update every 6 weeks, Camera Eye (Former Easy Calc) every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Camera Timer! | Camera Eye (Former Easy Calc) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-timer/id435275949/reviews) | **[4.2 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-eye-former-easy-calc/id471366587/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 42 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 35.9% of reviews | **39.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [nakhon phagdeechat](https://appshunter.io/developer/386312256) | [Fabian Martinez](https://appshunter.io/developer/471366950) |

## 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


### Camera Eye (Former Easy Calc)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-eye-former-easy-calc/id471366587)

This app offers a private camera experience, allowing you to record videos and take pictures with customizable shooting modes. It features a motion detector and PIN protection to keep your media secure and separate from your device's main gallery.

**Highlights:** Record video and take pictures, Smart shooting modes (delayed trigger, sequencer), Motion detector (paid feature), PIN protection for privacy, Separate media storage, Customizable PIN entry timing, Selectable video quality

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Easy Calc PRO features | $1.99 | per month |
| Easy Calc PRO features | $12.99 | per year |
| motion detection | $2.99 | one-time |
| PRO Version | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app
- 🔒 Discreet and inconspicuous
- 👍 Useful features
- 🚀 Works well

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
- 🔋 Drains battery
- 👎 Requires paid upgrade
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with new devices

**Reported bugs**

- Videos not saving properly
- App crashes when using motion detection
- Unable to access settings
- Paid upgrade not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Ability to record longer videos
- Indicator to show when recording is active
- Batch processing of files
- Flashlight feature
- Recover deleted videos


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Camera Timer! free?

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

### Is Camera Eye (Former Easy Calc) free?

Camera Eye (Former Easy Calc) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Camera Timer! or Camera Eye (Former Easy Calc)?

Camera Eye (Former Easy Calc) is rated higher. Camera Timer! averages 1.8 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while Camera Eye (Former Easy Calc) averages 4.2 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Camera Timer! or Camera Eye (Former Easy Calc) have ads?

Camera Timer! shows ads; Camera Eye (Former Easy Calc) does not.

### Which is updated more often, Camera Timer! or Camera Eye (Former Easy Calc)?

Camera Timer! ships an update every 6 weeks, and Camera Eye (Former Easy Calc) every 2 months. Most recently, Camera Timer! was updated on November 1, 2026 and Camera Eye (Former Easy Calc) on November 5, 2026.

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