# Photo Timer+ vs This App is a Light Meter

The clearest difference is rating: Photo Timer+ at 4.7 against This App is a Light Meter's 4.1. Photo Timer+ also leads on ratings volume (8.4K vs 13) and review sentiment (93% vs 78%). This App is a Light Meter's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Photo Timer+ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. This App is a Light Meter asks for nothing beyond the download.

Photo Timer+ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Photo Timer+ has 8.4K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of Photo Timer+'s written reviews are positive against 78% of This App is a Light Meter's.

Photo Timer+ ships an update every 5 months, This App is a Light Meter every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Photo Timer+ | This App is a Light Meter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (8.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-timer-plus/id557785123/reviews)** | [4.1 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/this-app-is-a-light-meter/id1449194398/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.4K** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | **92.9% of reviews** | 77.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 4 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nick Culbertson](https://appshunter.io/developer/409029298) | [Oak Studios, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/554314612) |

## 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


### This App is a Light Meter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/this-app-is-a-light-meter/id1449194398)

This app transforms your phone into a light meter for pinhole photography. It helps calculate precise exposure times and includes a timer and inverter for developing your negatives.

**Highlights:** Light meter for pinhole cameras, Calculates exposure time, Integrated timer, Negative inverter, Works with any pinhole camera

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Photo Timer+ free?

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

### Is This App is a Light Meter free?

This App is a Light Meter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Photo Timer+ or This App is a Light Meter?

Photo Timer+ is rated higher. Photo Timer+ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 8.4K ratings, while This App is a Light Meter averages 4.1 from 13 ratings.

### Do Photo Timer+ or This App is a Light Meter have ads?

Photo Timer+ shows ads; This App is a Light Meter does not.

### Which is updated more often, Photo Timer+ or This App is a Light Meter?

Photo Timer+ ships an update every 5 months, and This App is a Light Meter every 3 months. Most recently, Photo Timer+ was updated on September 25, 2026 and This App is a Light Meter on August 23, 2026.

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