# TimerCam vs Hands

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.

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

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

## The numbers

| Metric | TimerCam | Hands |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (85 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timercam-self-timer-camera/id494952699/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **85** | — |
| Positive reviews | **61.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 13 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Daisuke Yamashita](https://appshunter.io/developer/478113348) | [Bahtiyar Polat](https://appshunter.io/developer/354062184) |

## 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 | $5.99 | one-time |


### Hands

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hands-free-camera-timer/id701500973)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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