Comparison

TimerCam vs Hands

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

Hands

Capture self-portraits with ease using this tool that allows you to trigger the camera shutter with a clap. Set timers and choose between single or sequential shots for perfect solo or group photos.

Highlights
  • Clap to Shoot Mode
  • Single and 3 Shots mode
  • Multiple timer options
  • Intuitive interface
  • Direct saving to photo album
  • In-app preview
Features
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Take photos without touching your phone. Hands-Free lets you start the camera timer from across the room — no remote, no rushing back to your phone, no awkward reaching. Just set up your shot, step into frame, and trigger the countdown with a simple gesture. Three ways to start the timer: • Raise your hand — hold up an open palm and the countdown begins. • Clap — a single clap starts the timer. • Snap your fingers — a quick snap works too. Pick whichever feels most natural. You can turn each one on or off right from the camera screen. Why you'll love it: • Perfect for group photos where everyone wants to be in the shot. • Great for solo selfies and full-body pictures. • Front and back camera support. • Adjustable countdown timer so you always have time to pose. • Optional flash for low-light shots. • Adjustable clap & snap sensitivity to match your space. • Photos save straight to your library. Simple and private. Everything happens on your device. The camera and microphone are only used while you're actively taking a photo — nothing is recorded or shared. Set it up once and never touch your screen mid-shot again. Download Hands-Free and capture the moment your way.

Screenshots

TimerCam3 screens
Hands4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TimerCam at 62% against Hands's 0%. TimerCam also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). Hands's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, monetization model 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. Hands asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TimerCam ships an update every 3 weeks, Hands every 5 months. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
TimerCam versus Hands: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimerCamHands
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (85 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.9% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings85 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaisuke YamashitaBahtiyar Polat

Customer experience

TimerCam

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

Hands

Written reviews16 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral6.3%
Negative93.8%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TimerCam

One-time1
  • TimerCam Plus$5.99
None

Hands

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TimerCam free?
TimerCam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hands free?
Hands is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TimerCam or Hands have ads?
TimerCam shows ads; Hands does not.
Which is updated more often, TimerCam or Hands?
TimerCam ships an update every 3 weeks, and Hands every 5 months. Most recently, TimerCam was updated on September 22, 2026 and Hands on September 22, 2026.

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