# Camera Timer! vs Self Timer Camera !

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Camera Timer! at none against Self Timer Camera !'s 1. Camera Timer! also leads on rating (1.8 vs 1.5) and ratings volume (42 vs 4). Self Timer Camera !'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (60% vs 36%). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Self Timer Camera ! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Camera Timer! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Camera Timer! holds the better App Store score, 1.8 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Camera Timer! has 42 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 36% of Camera Timer!'s written reviews are positive against 60% of Self Timer Camera !'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Camera Timer! ships an update every 6 weeks, Self Timer Camera ! every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and June 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Camera Timer! | Self Timer Camera ! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[1.8 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-timer/id435275949/reviews)** | [1.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/self-timer-camera/id735180476/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **42** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 35.9% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **7.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [nakhon phagdeechat](https://appshunter.io/developer/386312256) | [颖 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/467887541) |

## 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


### Self Timer Camera !

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/self-timer-camera/id735180476)

Capture photos without holding your device. Ideal for group shots, travel selfies, or close-ups with customizable timer delays and countdown sounds. Save, edit, and share high-resolution images directly from your camera roll.

**Highlights:** Hands-free photo capture, Selectable timer delays, Countdown sounds, Front and back camera support, High resolution export, Save directly to Camera Roll, No watermark

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Camera Timer! free?

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

### Is Self Timer Camera ! free?

Self Timer Camera ! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Camera Timer! is rated higher. Camera Timer! averages 1.8 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while Self Timer Camera ! averages 1.5 from 4 ratings.

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

Camera Timer! shows ads; Self Timer Camera ! does not.

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

Camera Timer! ships an update every 6 weeks, and Self Timer Camera ! every 2 weeks. Most recently, Camera Timer! was updated on September 16, 2026 and Self Timer Camera ! on June 7, 2026.

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