# TimerCam vs Lens Buddy

The clearest difference is ads: Lens Buddy at none against TimerCam's shown. Lens Buddy also leads on review sentiment (94% vs 62%) and ratings volume (34K vs 85). TimerCam's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TimerCam sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Lens Buddy sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for TimerCam against 4.9 for Lens Buddy. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lens Buddy has 34K ratings behind it against 85, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of TimerCam's written reviews are positive against 94% of Lens Buddy's.

TimerCam ships an update every 3 weeks, Lens Buddy every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TimerCam | Lens Buddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (85 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timercam-self-timer-camera/id494952699/reviews) | **[4.9 (34K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lens-buddy-self-timer-camera/id1289471945/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 85 | **34K** |
| Positive reviews | 61.9% of reviews | **94.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#143** |
| Size | 13 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Daisuke Yamashita](https://appshunter.io/developer/478113348) | [Lens Buddy Selfie Timer Photo Video Filter Camera LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289471944) |

## What reviewers say

### TimerCam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timercam-self-timer-camera/id494952699)

Easily capture photos of yourself with a customizable self-timer. Choose your delay, flash mode, and utilize the front camera for perfect solo shots. Save and preview your images effortlessly.

**Highlights:** Selectable timer delay, Countdown sound effect, Selectable flash mode, Front camera support, Photo preview and saving

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TimerCam Plus | $5.99 | one-time |


### Lens Buddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lens-buddy-self-timer-camera/id1289471945)

**Currently charting:** #143 Top Grossing · Photo & Video (US App Store)

This app allows you to take hands-free photos and videos using a customizable timer. It's ideal for solo photoshoots, group pictures, and content creation, offering features like a photo booth mode and high-quality capture.

**Highlights:** Customizable timer, Photo Booth mode, High-quality photo capture, Video recording, Built-in gallery for rating and organizing, RAW photo support, Burst mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly PRO | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly PRO | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly PRO | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly PRO | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly PRO | $9.99 | per month |
| Special | $14.99 | per year |
| Special | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly PRO | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly PRO | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly PRO | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly PRO | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly PRO | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Customizable timer and photo settings
- 💡 Ability to take multiple photos at once
- 👍 Convenient for solo photography
- 👍 Organized photo management within the app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional app crashes
- 🐛 Issues with photo saving and transfer
- 🔒 Cannot fully mute the shutter sound
- 💰 Subscription model concerns

**Reported bugs**

- Photos not saving in order
- Inconsistent photo count between app and export

**Requested features**

- Ability to invert camera view
- Option to only save liked/approved photos
- Zip/batch photo export
- Apple Watch integration as a viewfinder


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TimerCam free?

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

### Is Lens Buddy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TimerCam or Lens Buddy?

Lens Buddy is rated higher. TimerCam averages 4.8 out of 5 from 85 ratings, while Lens Buddy averages 4.9 from 34K ratings.

### Do TimerCam or Lens Buddy have ads?

TimerCam shows ads; Lens Buddy does not.

### Which is updated more often, TimerCam or Lens Buddy?

TimerCam ships an update every 3 weeks, and Lens Buddy every 2 weeks. Most recently, TimerCam was updated on September 22, 2026 and Lens Buddy on September 24, 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.*