# Photo Timer+ vs Reciprocity Plus

The clearest difference is price: Photo Timer+ at Free against Reciprocity Plus's $1.99. Photo Timer+ also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (8.4K vs 7). Reciprocity Plus's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Photo Timer+ is free to download; Reciprocity Plus costs $1.99 up front. Photo Timer+ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Reciprocity Plus asks for nothing beyond the download.

Photo Timer+ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Photo Timer+ has 8.4K ratings behind it against 7, 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 70% of Reciprocity Plus's.

Photo Timer+ ships an update every 5 months, Reciprocity Plus every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Photo Timer+ | Reciprocity Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (8.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-timer-plus/id557785123/reviews)** | [4.1 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reciprocity-plus/id898649178/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.4K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **92.9% of reviews** | 70.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 4 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nick Culbertson](https://appshunter.io/developer/409029298) | [Le bord de la piscine](https://appshunter.io/developer/456593417) |

## 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


### Reciprocity Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reciprocity-plus/id898649178)

This app simplifies long exposure photography calculations for both digital and analog cameras. It includes a vast library of filter effects and reciprocity charts, allowing users to design or modify their own. A built-in timer ensures accurate exposure timing even when the app is not in use.

**Highlights:** Long exposure calculation, 29 filter effects (CTO, CTB, ND, etc.), 110+ reciprocity charts, Customizable chart design, Built-in timer, Support for digital and analog photography

**Features:** 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 Reciprocity Plus free?

Reciprocity Plus costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Photo Timer+ or Reciprocity Plus?

Photo Timer+ is rated higher. Photo Timer+ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 8.4K ratings, while Reciprocity Plus averages 4.1 from 7 ratings.

### Do Photo Timer+ or Reciprocity Plus have ads?

Photo Timer+ shows ads; Reciprocity Plus does not.

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

Photo Timer+ ships an update every 5 months, and Reciprocity Plus every 4 months. Most recently, Photo Timer+ was updated on September 22, 2026 and Reciprocity Plus on September 23, 2026.

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