# Photo Timer+ vs selfer

The clearest difference is ads: selfer at none against Photo Timer+'s shown. selfer also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). Photo Timer+'s advantage is ratings volume (8.4K vs 96) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Photo Timer+ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and selfer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 4.7 for selfer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Photo Timer+ has 8.4K ratings behind it against 96, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of Photo Timer+'s written reviews are positive against 100% of selfer's.

Photo Timer+ ships an update every 5 months, selfer monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Photo Timer+ | selfer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (8.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-timer-plus/id557785123/reviews) | [4.7 (96 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/selfer-timer-camera/id1594398165/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.4K** | 96 |
| Positive reviews | 92.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Nick Culbertson](https://appshunter.io/developer/409029298) | [Ihor Prysiazhniuk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1269757615) |

## 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


### selfer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/selfer-timer-camera/id1594398165)

Capture perfect self-portraits without needing a photographer. This app automates photo taking with customizable intervals, allowing you to set up your device and get multiple shots to choose from. Manage your captured images easily within the app before saving or sharing.

**Highlights:** Customizable photo intervals, Automatic photo capture, Internal photo management, Save, delete, and share photos, Autofocus and flash control, Switch between front and back cameras, Disable shutter sound

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro version | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Photo Timer+ free?

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

### Is selfer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Photo Timer+ or selfer?

Photo Timer+ and selfer are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 8.4K and 96 ratings respectively.

### Do Photo Timer+ or selfer have ads?

Photo Timer+ shows ads; selfer does not.

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

Photo Timer+ ships an update every 5 months, and selfer monthly. Most recently, Photo Timer+ was updated on October 11, 2026 and selfer on October 8, 2026.

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