# Camera Timer! vs Repeat Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Repeat Timer at 4.5 against Camera Timer!'s 1.8. Repeat Timer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (64% vs 36%). Camera Timer!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Repeat Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Repeat Timer has 7.4K 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 64% of Repeat Timer's.

Camera Timer! ships an update every 6 weeks, Repeat Timer monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Camera Timer! | Repeat Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-timer/id435275949/reviews) | **[4.5 (7.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/repeat-timer-interval-remind/id481229967/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 42 | **7.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 35.9% of reviews | **64.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [nakhon phagdeechat](https://appshunter.io/developer/386312256) | [Applorium Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688522804) |

## 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


### Repeat Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/repeat-timer-interval-remind/id481229967)

This app provides a simple and effective way to set up recurring reminders for various tasks and routines. It features customizable timers, optional interval cycles, and background operation with visual and audio notifications.

**Highlights:** Customizable repeating timers, Optional interval timer cycles, Background operation with notifications, Multiple alert sounds, Visual and audio alerts, Precise duration setting

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Repeat Timer Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Repeat Timer Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| Repeat Timer Pro | $9.99 | per year |
| Repeat Timer Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| RT Pro customers' upgrade | $9.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Pro | $19.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Pro | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Camera Timer! free?

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

### Is Repeat Timer free?

Repeat Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Camera Timer! or Repeat Timer?

Repeat Timer is rated higher. Camera Timer! averages 1.8 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while Repeat Timer averages 4.5 from 7.4K ratings.

### Do Camera Timer! or Repeat Timer have ads?

Camera Timer! shows ads; Repeat Timer does not.

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

Camera Timer! ships an update every 6 weeks, and Repeat Timer monthly. Most recently, Camera Timer! was updated on September 16, 2026 and Repeat Timer on September 24, 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.*