Comparison

TimerCam vs PicTimer+

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

TimerCam

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
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Over 10 million downloads worldwide. BE IN THE PHOTO — NOT BEHIND THE CAMERA. TimerCam makes hands-free photography simple. Place your iPhone, choose a timer or interval, step into frame, and let TimerCam take care of the rest. Perfect for group photos, solo travel, selfies, outfit photos, family moments, and content creation. No remote shutter or complicated setup required. TWO SIMPLE WAYS TO SHOOT TIMER Set a 5, 10, 15, or 30-second countdown and take a single photo. INTERVAL Take a series of photos automatically at regular intervals. Stay in position and capture more expressions, poses, and moments without walking back to your iPhone after every shot. HOW IT WORKS 1. Place your iPhone on a stable surface or tripod 2. Choose Timer or Interval 3. Set your countdown or interval and step into frame 4. Review your shots and save your favorites FREE FEATURES • Self-timer with 5, 10, 15, or 30-second delays • Interval shooting with 3 photos, 3 seconds apart • 4:3 and square (1:1) aspect ratios • Optional 3×3 grid and level guide • Clear circular countdown ring • Countdown sound for the final 3 seconds • Flash modes: Auto, On, and Off • Screen flash for brighter front-camera photos • Tap to focus and set exposure • Swipe up or down to fine-tune exposure • Pinch to zoom • Portrait and landscape shooting • Review photos before saving TIMERCAM PLUS Take more photos. Find your best shots faster. • Choose how many interval photos to take — or keep shooting until you stop • Set intervals from 0.5 to 60 seconds • Review each shoot in the built-in gallery • Quickly sort your photos with simple KEEP and PASS controls • Get automatic, on-device recommendations to help find promising shots • Save selected photos or export the entire shoot • Shoot in wide 16:9 format • Choose between JPEG and space-saving HEIF • Remove ads Photo recommendations are processed entirely on your device. Your photos are never uploaded for analysis. TimerCam Plus is a one-time purchase. No subscription is required. A LONG-TRUSTED CAMERA APP Ranked #1 in Japan’s iPhone Photography category in February 2012. SUPPORT https://trooron.github.io/timercam/support_timercam.html

About

PicTimer+

Effortlessly capture multiple photos hands-free with customizable timers and intervals. Ideal for selfies, group shots, and time-lapses, this app lets you set up shots and step away, ensuring you never miss a moment.

Highlights
  • Set timer before first photo
  • Choose intervals between shots
  • Capture multiple photos consecutively
  • Live countdown overlay
  • Save photos directly to gallery
  • Minimalist and fast interface
Features
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** Capture moments—automatically. PicTimer+ is the easiest way to take multiple photos hands-free. Whether you're snapping selfies, group shots, or creative time-lapses, PicTimer+ lets you set a timer, choose intervals, and capture multiple photos in a row—all without touching your phone. ** Features: Set a timer before the first photo Choose intervals between shots Select how many photos to take See a live countdown overlay before each shot Save all photos directly to your gallery Minimalist, fast, and easy to use Perfect for creators, couples, group photos, and solo travelers. ** Just set it, step back, and smile.

Screenshots

TimerCam3 screens
PicTimer+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TimerCam at 4.8 against PicTimer+'s 2.2. TimerCam also leads on review sentiment (62% vs 25%) and ratings volume (85 vs 5). PicTimer+'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. TimerCam sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PicTimer+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TimerCam holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TimerCam has 85 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of TimerCam's written reviews are positive against 25% of PicTimer+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TimerCam ships an update every 3 weeks, PicTimer+ fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
TimerCam versus PicTimer+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimerCamPicTimer+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (85 ratings) — better2.2 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews61.9% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings85 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaisuke YamashitaJuan Pablo Re

Customer experience

TimerCam

All ratings85 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral4.7%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews278 reviews
Positive61.9%
Neutral11.5%
Negative26.6%

PicTimer+

All ratings5 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral40.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TimerCam

One-time1
  • TimerCam Plus$5.99
None

PicTimer+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TimerCam free?
TimerCam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PicTimer+ free?
PicTimer+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TimerCam or PicTimer+?
TimerCam is rated higher. TimerCam averages 4.8 out of 5 from 85 ratings, while PicTimer+ averages 2.2 from 5 ratings.
Do TimerCam or PicTimer+ have ads?
Both TimerCam and PicTimer+ show ads.
Which is updated more often, TimerCam or PicTimer+?
TimerCam ships an update every 3 weeks, and PicTimer+ fortnightly. Most recently, TimerCam was updated on September 22, 2026 and PicTimer+ on September 16, 2026.

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