# Camera Timer! vs Night Eyes

The clearest difference is rating: Night Eyes at 4.4 against Camera Timer!'s 1.8. Night Eyes also leads on review sentiment (65% vs 36%) and ratings volume (20K vs 42). Camera Timer!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Night Eyes sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Camera Timer! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Night Eyes holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Night Eyes has 20K 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 65% of Night Eyes's.

Camera Timer! ships an update every 6 weeks, Night Eyes every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Camera Timer! | Night Eyes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-timer/id435275949/reviews) | **[4.4 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/night-eyes-night-camera/id954158424/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 42 | **20K** |
| Positive reviews | 35.9% of reviews | **64.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [nakhon phagdeechat](https://appshunter.io/developer/386312256) | [Nico Schroeder](https://appshunter.io/developer/432790036) |

## 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


### Night Eyes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/night-eyes-night-camera/id954158424)

Capture photos in low light conditions with advanced residual light amplification. Enhance images in real-time or use exposure mode for detailed shots. Includes a luminance histogram, digital zoom, and color filters.

**Highlights:** Residual light amplification, Real-time illumination, Exposure mode up to 1 second, Luminance histogram, 10x digital live zoom, Color filters, HD photo capture

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Night Eyes - One Month Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Night Eyes - One Year Premium | $6.99 | per year |
| Night Eyes - One Week Premium | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Night Eyes Pro - Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent night vision capabilities
- 👍 Wide range of color filters
- 🔍 Impressive zoom and focus
- 💡 Useful for surveillance and low-light situations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and performance issues
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly in low-light conditions
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with location tracking
- 💰 Paid features should be free or better explained

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when switching between modes
- Zoom and focus features not always reliable
- Compatibility issues with newer iPhone models

**Requested features**

- Add video recording capability
- Improve low-light performance without draining battery
- Provide more detailed instructions and tutorials
- Offer a free version without ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Camera Timer! free?

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

### Is Night Eyes free?

Night Eyes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Camera Timer! or Night Eyes?

Night Eyes is rated higher. Camera Timer! averages 1.8 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while Night Eyes averages 4.4 from 20K ratings.

### Do Camera Timer! or Night Eyes have ads?

Both Camera Timer! and Night Eyes show ads.

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

Camera Timer! ships an update every 6 weeks, and Night Eyes every 2 months. Most recently, Camera Timer! was updated on October 7, 2026 and Night Eyes on October 15, 2026.

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