# Camera Timer! vs Self timer

The clearest difference is rating: Self timer at 4.5 against Camera Timer!'s 1.8. Camera Timer!'s advantage is review sentiment (36% vs 0%) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Self timer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 42 and 38 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 36% of Camera Timer!'s written reviews are positive against 0% of Self timer'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 every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Camera Timer! | Self timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-timer/id435275949/reviews) | **[4.5 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/self-timer-camera-photoauto/id843500711/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **42** | 38 |
| Positive reviews | **35.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Size | 14 MB | 9 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) | [luca calciano](https://appshunter.io/developer/804190836) |

## 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/self-timer-camera-photoauto/id843500711)

Capture group photos and selfies with a customizable delay timer. Adjust flash settings and choose between front or rear cameras. Easily crop and share your favorite moments.

**Highlights:** Customizable delay timer, Flash adjustment, Front/rear camera selection, Photo cropping, Direct sharing to social media, Save to photo album

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Camera Timer! free?

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

### Is Self timer free?

Self timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Self timer is rated higher. Camera Timer! averages 1.8 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while Self timer averages 4.5 from 38 ratings.

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

Both Camera Timer! and Self timer show ads.

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

Camera Timer! ships an update every 6 weeks, and Self timer every 3 months. Most recently, Camera Timer! was updated on September 16, 2026 and Self timer on September 22, 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.*