# Photo Timer+ vs Self Timer Cam & Teleprompter

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Photo Timer+ at 93% against Self Timer Cam & Teleprompter's 0%. Photo Timer+ also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.0) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). Self Timer Cam & Teleprompter's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Photo Timer+ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Self Timer Cam & Teleprompter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per 6 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Photo Timer+ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Photo Timer+ has 8.4K ratings behind it against 5, 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 0% of Self Timer Cam & Teleprompter's.

Photo Timer+ ships an update every 5 months, Self Timer Cam & Teleprompter weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Photo Timer+ | Self Timer Cam & Teleprompter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (8.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-timer-plus/id557785123/reviews)** | [4.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/self-timer-cam-and-teleprompter/id1663173226/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.4K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **92.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 4 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nick Culbertson](https://appshunter.io/developer/409029298) | [Anton Kotelnikov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1691693515) |

## 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


### Self Timer Cam & Teleprompter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/self-timer-cam-and-teleprompter/id1663173226)

Capture stunning photos and videos of yourself or your surroundings with customizable timers and a built-in teleprompter. Easily control zoom, focus, and exposure for crystal-clear shots. Perfect for content creators, parents, and travelers.

**Highlights:** Customizable timers, Integrated teleprompter, Camera roll integration, Adjustable photo/video count, Zoom, focus, and exposure control, Face detection, Camera mirroring

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium 6 month | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Photo Timer+ free?

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

### Is Self Timer Cam & Teleprompter free?

Self Timer Cam & Teleprompter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Photo Timer+ or Self Timer Cam & Teleprompter?

Photo Timer+ is rated higher. Photo Timer+ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 8.4K ratings, while Self Timer Cam & Teleprompter averages 4.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Photo Timer+ or Self Timer Cam & Teleprompter have ads?

Photo Timer+ shows ads; Self Timer Cam & Teleprompter does not.

### Which is updated more often, Photo Timer+ or Self Timer Cam & Teleprompter?

Photo Timer+ ships an update every 5 months, and Self Timer Cam & Teleprompter weekly. Most recently, Photo Timer+ was updated on September 25, 2026 and Self Timer Cam & Teleprompter on June 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*