# Camera Eye (Former Easy Calc) vs Self timer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Camera Eye (Former Easy Calc) at 38% against Self timer's 0%. Camera Eye (Former Easy Calc) also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 38). Self timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and rating (4.5 vs 4.1). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Camera Eye (Former Easy Calc) sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Self timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Self timer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Camera Eye (Former Easy Calc) has 1.2K ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 38% of Camera Eye (Former Easy Calc)'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 Eye (Former Easy Calc) ships an update every 2 months, Self timer every 3 months. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Camera Eye (Former Easy Calc) | Self timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-eye-former-easy-calc/id471366587/reviews) | **[4.5 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/self-timer-camera-photoauto/id843500711/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 38 |
| Positive reviews | **38.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 58 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fabian Martinez](https://appshunter.io/developer/471366950) | [luca calciano](https://appshunter.io/developer/804190836) |

## What reviewers say

### Camera Eye (Former Easy Calc)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-eye-former-easy-calc/id471366587)

This app offers a private camera experience, allowing you to record videos and take pictures with customizable shooting modes. It features a motion detector and PIN protection to keep your media secure and separate from your device's main gallery.

**Highlights:** Record video and take pictures, Smart shooting modes (delayed trigger, sequencer), Motion detector (paid feature), PIN protection for privacy, Separate media storage, Customizable PIN entry timing, Selectable video quality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Easy Calc PRO features | $1.99 | per month |
| Easy Calc PRO features | $12.99 | per year |
| motion detection | $2.99 | one-time |
| PRO Version | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app
- 🔒 Discreet and inconspicuous
- 👍 Useful features
- 🚀 Works well

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
- 🔋 Drains battery
- 👎 Requires paid upgrade
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with new devices

**Reported bugs**

- Videos not saving properly
- App crashes when using motion detection
- Unable to access settings
- Paid upgrade not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Ability to record longer videos
- Indicator to show when recording is active
- Batch processing of files
- Flashlight feature
- Recover deleted videos


### 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 Eye (Former Easy Calc) free?

Camera Eye (Former Easy Calc) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Self timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Camera Eye (Former Easy Calc) or Self timer?

Self timer is rated higher. Camera Eye (Former Easy Calc) averages 4.1 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Self timer averages 4.5 from 38 ratings.

### Do Camera Eye (Former Easy Calc) or Self timer have ads?

Self timer shows ads; Camera Eye (Former Easy Calc) does not.

### Which is updated more often, Camera Eye (Former Easy Calc) or Self timer?

Camera Eye (Former Easy Calc) ships an update every 2 months, and Self timer every 3 months. Most recently, Camera Eye (Former Easy Calc) was updated on September 22, 2026 and Self timer on September 22, 2026.

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