# TimerCam vs selfer

TimerCam and selfer both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of selfer's written reviews are positive against 62% of TimerCam's. selfer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (4 vs 2). TimerCam's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TimerCam sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and selfer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 4.7 for selfer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 85 and 96 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of TimerCam's written reviews are positive against 100% of selfer's.

TimerCam ships an update every 3 weeks, selfer monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TimerCam | selfer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (85 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timercam-self-timer-camera/id494952699/reviews)** | [4.7 (96 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/selfer-timer-camera/id1594398165/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 85 | **96** |
| Positive reviews | 61.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Daisuke Yamashita](https://appshunter.io/developer/478113348) | [Ihor Prysiazhniuk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1269757615) |

## 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 | $7.99 | one-time |


### selfer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/selfer-timer-camera/id1594398165)

Capture perfect self-portraits without needing a photographer. This app automates photo taking with customizable intervals, allowing you to set up your device and get multiple shots to choose from. Manage your captured images easily within the app before saving or sharing.

**Highlights:** Customizable photo intervals, Automatic photo capture, Internal photo management, Save, delete, and share photos, Autofocus and flash control, Switch between front and back cameras, Disable shutter sound

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro version | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TimerCam free?

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

### Is selfer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TimerCam or selfer?

TimerCam is rated higher. TimerCam averages 4.8 out of 5 from 85 ratings, while selfer averages 4.7 from 96 ratings.

### Do TimerCam or selfer have ads?

TimerCam shows ads; selfer does not.

### Which is updated more often, TimerCam or selfer?

TimerCam ships an update every 3 weeks, and selfer monthly. Most recently, TimerCam was updated on October 7, 2026 and selfer on September 29, 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.*