Comparison

TimerCam vs Interval 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

Interval Camera

This camera app automates photo capture at set time intervals, perfect for time-lapses, model shoots, and documenting growth. It offers a wide array of filters and intuitive controls for creative photography.

Highlights
  • Interval auto capture
  • 116 diverse filters
  • Real-time filter preview
  • Intuitive swipe controls
  • Focus adjustment
  • Front/rear camera switching
Features
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【Interval Camera - Auto Capture & Filter】is an innovative camera app that automatically takes photos at your set time intervals. ■ Main Features ・ Interval Auto Capture Automatic continuous shooting at intervals from 1 to 60 seconds. Countdown display ensures you never miss the timing. Perfect for model shoots, time-lapse recording, and fixed-point observation. ・ 113 Diverse Filters Equipped with 113 professional-grade filters including Vivid, Dramatic, Mono, Noir, Sepia, Vintage, Bloom, Comic, Kaleidoscope, and more. Preview filter effects in real-time while shooting. ・ Intuitive Operation ・Swipe left/right to switch filters ・Tap to adjust focus ・Switch between front/rear cameras ・Instant preview of captured thumbnails ■ Perfect For Self-portraits & Model Shoots Set up on a tripod and capture continuous shots while changing poses. Never miss the perfect shot. Growth Documentation Automatically record changes over time - your child's growth, pet moments, plant development. Fixed-point Observation Ideal for construction sites, sky changes, cityscapes - perfect for interval observation photography. Creative Projects Collect materials for time-lapse videos and art projects. Diverse filters expand your creative expression. ■ Free Features ・Up to 50 photos per day ・5 basic filters (Original, Vivid, Dramatic, Mono, Noir) ・1-60 second interval settings ・Front/rear camera switching ・Focus adjustment ■ Premium Plan (One-time Purchase) ・Unlimited photos ・Access to all 113 filters ・Priority support ※Once purchased, use forever with no additional fees. ■ Other Features ・33 languages supported ・Haptic feedback enabled ・UI optimized for dark mode ・Photos automatically saved to camera roll ・Simple and beautiful interface Experience a new way of photography with Interval Camera.

Screenshots

TimerCam3 screens
Interval Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Interval Camera at none against TimerCam's shown. Interval Camera also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). TimerCam's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium) and ratings volume (85 vs 2). On price, 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 Interval Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Interval Camera holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TimerCam has 85 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TimerCam ships an update every 3 weeks, Interval Camera every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
TimerCam versus Interval Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimerCamInterval Camera
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (85 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings85 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaisuke Yamashitaryo muranaka

Customer experience

TimerCam

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

Interval Camera

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TimerCam

One-time1
  • TimerCam Plus$5.99
1 purchases

Interval Camera

One-time1
  • Premium Plan (One-Time Purchase)$9.99

Questions

Is TimerCam free?
TimerCam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Interval Camera free?
Interval Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TimerCam or Interval Camera?
Interval Camera is rated higher. TimerCam averages 4.8 out of 5 from 85 ratings, while Interval Camera averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do TimerCam or Interval Camera have ads?
TimerCam shows ads; Interval Camera does not.
Which is updated more often, TimerCam or Interval Camera?
TimerCam ships an update every 3 weeks, and Interval Camera every 6 days. Most recently, TimerCam was updated on September 25, 2026 and Interval Camera on September 19, 2026.

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