# Photo Timer+ vs Vimo

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Vimo at none against Photo Timer+'s 1. Vimo also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 5 months). Photo Timer+'s advantage is ratings volume (8.4K vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price there is nothing between them.

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

Vimo 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Photo Timer+ ships an update every 5 months, Vimo every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Photo Timer+ | Vimo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (8.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-timer-plus/id557785123/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vimo-video-diary/id6785410137/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8.4K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 92.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 4 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nick Culbertson](https://appshunter.io/developer/409029298) | [思源 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/6782733711) |

## 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


### Vimo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vimo-video-diary/id6785410137)

This app allows you to enrich your videos by adding written thoughts, feelings, and stories. Combine visuals with text to create more complete and personal memory records. Easily import existing videos and revisit your moments with both sight and sound.

**Highlights:** Add text to videos, Combine video and text for memories, Import videos from photo library, Quickly revisit recent memories, Gallery-style browsing, Detailed memory view

**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 Vimo free?

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

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

Vimo is rated higher. Photo Timer+ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 8.4K ratings, while Vimo averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Photo Timer+ shows ads; Vimo does not.

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

Photo Timer+ ships an update every 5 months, and Vimo every 4 weeks. Most recently, Photo Timer+ was updated on October 13, 2026 and Vimo on October 5, 2026.

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