Comparison

TimerCam vs Self Timer·Finger snap detection

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

Self Timer·Finger snap detection

Capture photos hands-free by detecting finger snaps. Ideal for group shots and selfies, this app allows you to set a timer and customize flash settings. Share your creations directly to social media platforms.

Highlights
  • Finger snap detection for automatic shutter release
  • Adjustable timer (3-10 seconds)
  • Silent shutter mode
  • Flash settings
  • In-camera mode switching
  • Direct social media sharing
Features
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With SnapCamera (snap camera), you can shoot camera with finger snaps. Have fun! ● It is convenient for when this By detecting the sound of finger snaps a camera that can automatically release the shutter. It is convenient to the group photo and selfie. ● Easy to use After you set to turn on the 'finger snap detection mode', you can shoot the camera if finger snaps at the timing you want to shoot. ● Features - You can set the detection of finger snaps. - You can turn off the shutter sound. Silent mode. - You can set timer between 3-10 seconds. - You can switch to in-camera mode. - You can set the flash. - You can take a picture as soon as you start. - You can share your photos with Facebook, Twitter, Instagram. ● Learn more about the app http://tichise.tumblr.com/post/112390852403/self-timer-finger-snap-detection-snapcamera-for ● Thanks Photo : Original update by Vladimir Pustovit https://flic.kr/p/obETWx

Screenshots

TimerCam3 screens
Self Timer·Finger snap detection2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TimerCam at 62% against Self Timer·Finger snap detection's 21%. TimerCam also leads on ratings volume (85 vs 2). Self Timer·Finger snap detection's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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. Self Timer·Finger snap detection asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Self Timer·Finger snap detection 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. Written reviews complicate that: 62% of TimerCam's written reviews are positive against 21% of Self Timer·Finger snap detection'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, Self Timer·Finger snap detection every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
TimerCam versus Self Timer·Finger snap detection: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimerCamSelf Timer·Finger snap detection
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (85 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.9% of reviews — better21.4% of reviews
Number of ratings85 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.68.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaisuke YamashitaTakuya Ichise

Customer experience

TimerCam

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

Self Timer·Finger snap detection

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive21.4%
Neutral7.1%
Negative71.4%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TimerCam

One-time1
  • TimerCam Plus$7.99
None

Self Timer·Finger snap detection

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TimerCam free?
TimerCam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Self Timer·Finger snap detection free?
Self Timer·Finger snap detection is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TimerCam or Self Timer·Finger snap detection?
Self Timer·Finger snap detection is rated higher. TimerCam averages 4.8 out of 5 from 85 ratings, while Self Timer·Finger snap detection averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do TimerCam or Self Timer·Finger snap detection have ads?
TimerCam shows ads; Self Timer·Finger snap detection does not.
Which is updated more often, TimerCam or Self Timer·Finger snap detection?
TimerCam ships an update every 3 weeks, and Self Timer·Finger snap detection every 2 weeks. Most recently, TimerCam was updated on October 12, 2026 and Self Timer·Finger snap detection on September 23, 2026.

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