# Camera Timer! vs Auto Proximity Detection

The clearest difference is rating: Camera Timer! at 1.8 against Auto Proximity Detection's 1.0. Camera Timer! also leads on review sentiment (36% vs 0%) and ratings volume (42 vs 2). Auto Proximity Detection's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Camera Timer! holds the better App Store score, 1.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Camera Timer! has 42 ratings behind it against 2, 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 0% of Auto Proximity Detection's.

Camera Timer! ships an update every 6 weeks, Auto Proximity Detection every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Camera Timer! | Auto Proximity Detection |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[1.8 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-timer/id435275949/reviews)** | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auto-proximity-detection/id909858532/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **42** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **35.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 14 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [nakhon phagdeechat](https://appshunter.io/developer/386312256) | [方 沈](https://appshunter.io/developer/882296318) |

## 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


### Auto Proximity Detection

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auto-proximity-detection/id909858532)

This utility app allows hands-free control of your iPhone using the proximity sensor. Perform actions like taking photos, recording audio/video, or toggling the flashlight by covering the screen, ideal for when you can't interact directly.

**Highlights:** Hands-free photo taking, Audio recording, Video recording, Flashlight toggle, Voice-reported location, Voice-reported time, Text note dictation, Number counting

**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 Auto Proximity Detection free?

Auto Proximity Detection is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Camera Timer! or Auto Proximity Detection?

Camera Timer! is rated higher. Camera Timer! averages 1.8 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while Auto Proximity Detection averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Camera Timer! or Auto Proximity Detection have ads?

Camera Timer! shows ads; Auto Proximity Detection does not.

### Which is updated more often, Camera Timer! or Auto Proximity Detection?

Camera Timer! ships an update every 6 weeks, and Auto Proximity Detection every 2 months. Most recently, Camera Timer! was updated on September 16, 2026 and Auto Proximity Detection on September 20, 2026.

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