# Photo Timer+ vs SmartShot

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SmartShot at none against Photo Timer+'s 1. SmartShot also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). Photo Timer+'s advantage is ratings volume (8.5K vs 36) and review sentiment (93% vs 71%). On price and rating there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Photo Timer+ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SmartShot asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Photo Timer+ against 4.7 for SmartShot. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Photo Timer+ has 8.5K ratings behind it against 36, 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 71% of SmartShot's.

Photo Timer+ ships an update every 5 months, SmartShot monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Photo Timer+ | SmartShot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (8.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-timer-plus/id557785123/reviews)** | [4.7 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartshot-burst-cam/id6449625747/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.5K** | 36 |
| Positive reviews | **92.9% of reviews** | 71.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 4 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nick Culbertson](https://appshunter.io/developer/409029298) | [Naoyuki Rikiji](https://appshunter.io/developer/1465757389) |

## 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


### SmartShot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartshot-burst-cam/id6449625747)

Capture moments with ease using this continuous shooting camera app. Its intuitive interface and customizable timer allow for perfect action shots and delayed starts, while also offering standard photo and video recording.

**Highlights:** Continuous shooting mode, Simple image review UI, Intuitive user interface, Customizable shooting timer, Delayed shooting start, Still photo and video recording

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Photo Timer+ free?

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

### Is SmartShot free?

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

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

Photo Timer+ is rated higher. Photo Timer+ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 8.5K ratings, while SmartShot averages 4.7 from 36 ratings.

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

Photo Timer+ shows ads; SmartShot does not.

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

Photo Timer+ ships an update every 5 months, and SmartShot monthly. Most recently, Photo Timer+ was updated on November 1, 2026 and SmartShot on November 3, 2026.

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