# Camera Timer! vs MultiTimer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MultiTimer at 79% against Camera Timer!'s 36%. MultiTimer also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.8) and ads (none vs shown). Camera Timer!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MultiTimer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Camera Timer! asks for nothing beyond the download.

MultiTimer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MultiTimer has 16K 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 79% of MultiTimer's.

Camera Timer! ships an update every 6 weeks, MultiTimer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Camera Timer! | MultiTimer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-timer/id435275949/reviews) | **[4.7 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multitimer-multiple-timers/id973421278/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 42 | **16K** |
| Positive reviews | 35.9% of reviews | **79.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 96 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [nakhon phagdeechat](https://appshunter.io/developer/386312256) | [Sergey Astakhov](https://appshunter.io/developer/350555478) |

## 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


### MultiTimer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multitimer-multiple-timers/id973421278)

Manage multiple countdowns and count-ups simultaneously with customizable timers for any task. Organize your time with flexible layouts, personalized alerts, and easy sharing options. Optimize productivity for work, study, or daily activities.

**Highlights:** Multiple timer creation, Customizable layouts, Personalized labels, colors, icons, Timer history tracking, Web sharing of timers, iCloud sync, Apple Watch support

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MultiTimer Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| MultiTimer Pro | $7.99 | per year |
| MultiTimer Pro | $8.99 | per year |
| MultiTimer Pro | $17.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Excellent multi-timer functionality
- 👍 Highly customizable timers
- 🎨 Beautiful and intuitive design
- 🔍 Versatile for various use cases (cooking, workouts, productivity, etc.)
- 🌍 Syncs across devices via iCloud

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔇 Alarms not always audible when phone is locked or in silent mode
- 🕰 Apple Watch app has limited functionality compared to iPhone app
- 💰 Pro version considered expensive by some users

**Reported bugs**

- Interval timers not playing sounds consistently
- Timers not syncing properly between iPhone and Apple Watch
- Timers continuing to countdown after being reset

**Requested features**

- Allow custom timer durations
- Add ability to copy/duplicate timers
- Implement text-to-speech for alert tones
- Improve Apple Watch app to match iPhone app functionality
- Add option to automatically repeat timers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Camera Timer! free?

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

### Is MultiTimer free?

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

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

MultiTimer is rated higher. Camera Timer! averages 1.8 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while MultiTimer averages 4.7 from 16K ratings.

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

Camera Timer! shows ads; MultiTimer does not.

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

Camera Timer! ships an update every 6 weeks, and MultiTimer fortnightly. Most recently, Camera Timer! was updated on September 28, 2026 and MultiTimer on October 7, 2026.

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