# Timer Camera vs Hands

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Timer Camera at 56% against Hands's 0%. Timer Camera also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). Hands's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timer Camera sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Hands asks for nothing beyond the download.

Timer Camera ships an update every 2 weeks, Hands every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on June 20, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timer Camera | Hands |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | **55.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 94 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sung-In Hong](https://appshunter.io/developer/380468428) | [Bahtiyar Polat](https://appshunter.io/developer/354062184) |

## What reviewers say

### Timer Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-camera-photo-filter/id501641861)

Capture photos and videos silently without any shutter sound. This app offers high-quality shooting, various filters, and timer options, perfect for discreet photography and social media sharing.

**Highlights:** Silent photo and video recording, High-quality image and video capture, Multiple camera filters, Timer shooting options, Adjustable aspect ratios, Flash control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | 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 Timer Camera free?

Timer Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Hands free?

Hands is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Timer Camera or Hands have ads?

Timer Camera shows ads; Hands does not.

### Which is updated more often, Timer Camera or Hands?

Timer Camera ships an update every 2 weeks, and Hands every 5 months. Most recently, Timer Camera was updated on June 20, 2026 and Hands on September 22, 2026.

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