Photo Timer+ vs Mantlebox
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Photo Timer+
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.
- Variable photo timer lengths
- Countdown audio alerts
- Multiple photo snapping
- Flash control
- Preview and social sharing
- Direct saving to gallery
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Photo Timer+ is an easy to use app that makes taking multiple photos on multiple delays super simple. App Features: • A photo timer with variable lengths • Count down audio • Multiple snap option • Flash Control • Preview & Social Share • Saves pics straight to your Photo Gallery Tired of always being the one behind the camera? Well with this app you don't have to be. Snap multiple photos from 3 seconds to 1 minute apart. Enjoy, Nick Moby Pixel
Mantlebox
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a beautiful photo frame. Mantlebox quietly cycles through your favourite Photos album - smooth fades, smart cropping, no clutter. Set it on a shelf, prop it on a desk, and let your memories do the talking. Simple to set up. Lovely to look at.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mantlebox at none against Photo Timer+'s 1. Mantlebox also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 months). Photo Timer+'s advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Photo Timer+ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Mantlebox asks for nothing beyond the download.
Photo Timer+ ships an update every 5 months, Mantlebox every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Photo Timer+ | Mantlebox |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (8.4K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 92.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8.4K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nick Culbertson | Doug Crawford |
Bugs and requests
Photo Timer+
Reported bugs
2 issues- Some users reported issues with flash not triggering
- Difficulty finding where photos are saved
Requested features
5 requests- 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
Mantlebox
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Photo Timer+
- Remove Ads - Photo Timer+$0.99
Mantlebox
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Photo Timer+ free?
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Do Photo Timer+ or Mantlebox have ads?
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