Comparison

TimerCam vs Photo Timer Camera

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

Photo Timer Camera

Become your own photographer with this app that transforms your phone into a personal photoshoot assistant. Set your device up, choose your shot count, and let the app automatically capture numerous professional-looking photos while you pose. Perfect for solo travelers, content creators, and anyone wanting great self-portraits.

Highlights
  • Automated burst photo sessions
  • Adjustable smart delay timer
  • Customizable interval control
  • Built-in gallery for selection
  • Portrait mode with background blur
  • High-resolution 48MP capture
  • Hands-free video recording
Features
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Tired of asking strangers to take your photo? Be your own photographer. LensPal turns your iPhone into a personal photoshoot assistant. Set it up, strike a pose, and let the app capture dozens of professional-looking shots automatically. PERFECT FOR: - Solo travelers who want stunning vacation photos - Content creators building their Instagram, TikTok or YouTube - Anyone who wants outfit pics without bothering roommates - Group photos where everyone is actually IN the photo HOW IT WORKS: Set your phone on any surface. Choose how many photos you want. Walk into frame. LensPal handles the rest — taking shot after shot until you get THE one. KEY FEATURES: - Burst Sessions — Take 5, 10, 50+ photos automatically - Smart Delay — 3 to 60 seconds to get into position - Interval Control — Set exact timing between each shot - Built-in Gallery — Rate and pick your best shots instantly - Portrait Mode — Professional background blur - 48MP Capture — Full resolution on supported iPhones - Video Mode — Same hands-free magic for video content Stop satisfying with awkward arm-length selfies. Start creating content that looks like someone else took it. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION: LensPal Pro unlocks all features including unlimited burst sessions, 48MP capture, Portrait Mode, Video Mode, and advanced timer controls. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your App Store account settings after purchase. Questions? support@lenspal.app Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

TimerCam3 screens
Photo Timer Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Photo Timer Camera at none against TimerCam's shown. Photo Timer Camera also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 62%) and ratings volume (402 vs 85). TimerCam's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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 and Photo Timer Camera sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TimerCam holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 85 and 402 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 62% of TimerCam's written reviews are positive against 81% of Photo Timer Camera's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TimerCam ships an update every 3 weeks, Photo Timer Camera every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
TimerCam versus Photo Timer Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimerCamPhoto Timer Camera
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (85 ratings) — better4.6 (402 ratings)
Positive reviews61.9% of reviews81.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings85402 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaisuke YamashitaPlayorium LTD

Customer experience

TimerCam

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

Photo Timer Camera

All ratings402 ratings
Positive87.8%
Neutral4.2%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive81.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.8%

Bugs and requests

TimerCam

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Photo Timer Camera

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Photo quality degrades when saved to album

Requested features

1 request
  • Improve photo saving quality

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TimerCam

One-time1
  • TimerCam Plus$5.99
9 purchases

Photo Timer Camera

Subscriptions8
  • Weekly Subscription$3.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium Subscription3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$12.991 Month
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  • Monthly Premium Subscription3 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Three month subscription$19.993 Months
  • Yearly Subscription$39.991 Year
  • Yearly Premium Subscription3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Yearly Premium Subscription7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$69.99

Questions

Is TimerCam free?
TimerCam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Photo Timer Camera free?
Photo Timer Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TimerCam or Photo Timer Camera?
TimerCam is rated higher. TimerCam averages 4.8 out of 5 from 85 ratings, while Photo Timer Camera averages 4.6 from 402 ratings.
Do TimerCam or Photo Timer Camera have ads?
TimerCam shows ads; Photo Timer Camera does not.
Which is updated more often, TimerCam or Photo Timer Camera?
TimerCam ships an update every 3 weeks, and Photo Timer Camera every 10 days. Most recently, TimerCam was updated on September 22, 2026 and Photo Timer Camera on September 21, 2026.

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