# Photo Timer+ vs SnapPal

The clearest difference is ads: SnapPal at none against Photo Timer+'s shown. SnapPal also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 5 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Photo Timer+'s advantage is ratings volume (8.4K vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Photo Timer+ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SnapPal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SnapPal holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Photo Timer+ has 8.4K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Photo Timer+ ships an update every 5 months, SnapPal every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Photo Timer+ | SnapPal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (8.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-timer-plus/id557785123/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snappal-photo-timer/id6760926384/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8.4K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 92.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 4 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nick Culbertson](https://appshunter.io/developer/409029298) | [伟 肖](https://appshunter.io/developer/1761117702) |

## 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


### SnapPal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snappal-photo-timer/id6760926384)

Capture hands-free photos with a smart timer and burst mode. AI helps you quickly find the best shots from a series, ensuring high quality and natural-looking results without manual retakes.

**Highlights:** Smart timer for hands-free setup, Burst capture for multiple shots, AI Picks to find best photos, Full-quality original images, Easy export in HEIC/JPG, Simple and fast user experience

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly PRO | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly PRO | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly PRO | $14.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Photo Timer+ free?

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

### Is SnapPal free?

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

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

SnapPal is rated higher. Photo Timer+ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 8.4K ratings, while SnapPal averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

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

Photo Timer+ shows ads; SnapPal does not.

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

Photo Timer+ ships an update every 5 months, and SnapPal every 8 days. Most recently, Photo Timer+ was updated on October 22, 2026 and SnapPal on October 8, 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.*