# Photo Timer+ vs Frame Grabber

The clearest difference is monetization model: Photo Timer+ at free with in-app purchases against Frame Grabber's subscription. Photo Timer+ also leads on review sentiment (93% vs 72%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Frame Grabber's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Photo Timer+ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Frame Grabber sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Photo Timer+ against 4.6 for Frame Grabber. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8.4K and 3.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of Photo Timer+'s written reviews are positive against 72% of Frame Grabber's.

Photo Timer+ ships an update every 5 months, Frame Grabber every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Photo Timer+ | Frame Grabber |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (8.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-timer-plus/id557785123/reviews)** | [4.6 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frame-grabber/id1434703541/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.4K** | 3.1K |
| Positive reviews | **92.9% of reviews** | 72.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 4 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nick Culbertson](https://appshunter.io/developer/409029298) | [Appcano LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626754199) |

## What reviewers say

### Photo Timer+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-timer-plus/id557785123)

Capture multiple photos with customizable delays, perfect for group shots or creative self-portraits. Set timers from 3 seconds to 1 minute apart and control flash settings. Easily save and share your captured moments.

**Highlights:** Variable photo timer lengths, Countdown audio alerts, Multiple photo snapping, Flash control, Preview and social sharing, Direct saving to gallery

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads - Photo Timer+ | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Straightforward and efficient
- 💡 Useful for taking photos solo
- 👍 Convenient for fishing/outdoor photos
- 👍 Great for group/family photos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Limited camera controls (e.g. no zoom, portrait mode)
- 🔍 Photo quality could be improved
- 🔍 Interval/timing options could be more flexible

**Reported bugs**

- Some users reported issues with flash not triggering
- Difficulty finding where photos are saved

**Requested features**

- Increase number of photos beyond 50
- Add more interval/timing options (e.g. 1-2 seconds)
- Ability to save photos to specific albums
- Integrate with camera features (zoom, portrait mode, etc.)
- Add shutter sound effect


### Frame Grabber

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frame-grabber/id1434703541)

Easily export high-quality still images from your videos. Save favorite moments, analyze form, create thumbnails, or print photos from HD and 4K footage. Offers a simple way to capture perfect shots without resorting to screenshots.

**Highlights:** Export HD video frames to pictures, Save favorite moments from videos, Analyze gym form, Create video thumbnails, Print photos from holiday videos, Export in original resolution (HD/4K)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Features | $19.99 | per year |
| Donation | $1.99 | one-time |
| Donation | $4.69 | one-time |
| Donation | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy and intuitive to use
- 🚀 Captures high-quality frames from videos
- 🔒 Preserves metadata like location and timestamp
- 💡 Useful for content creation and capturing memories
- 🤩 Excellent app, worth the money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription model is too expensive
- 🔒 Locks basic functionality behind paywall
- 🐛 Recent updates have introduced bugs and reduced functionality
- 🤔 Unclear free trial and subscription details

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to save frames from certain videos
- Thumbnails and timestamps no longer displayed after update
- Unable to restore purchases or access paid features

**Requested features**

- Add option to batch export all frames from a video
- Implement a one-time purchase model instead of subscription
- Improve video scrubbing and frame selection experience
- Add support for more file formats and export options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Photo Timer+ free?

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

### Is Frame Grabber free?

Frame Grabber is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Photo Timer+ or Frame Grabber?

Photo Timer+ is rated higher. Photo Timer+ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 8.4K ratings, while Frame Grabber averages 4.6 from 3.1K ratings.

### Do Photo Timer+ or Frame Grabber have ads?

Photo Timer+ shows ads; Frame Grabber does not.

### Which is updated more often, Photo Timer+ or Frame Grabber?

Photo Timer+ ships an update every 5 months, and Frame Grabber every 10 days. Most recently, Photo Timer+ was updated on October 13, 2026 and Frame Grabber on October 14, 2026.

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