# Photo Timer+ vs Retro Camera!

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Photo Timer+ at 93% against Retro Camera!'s 0%. Photo Timer+ also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (8.4K vs 48). Retro Camera!'s advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, 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 Retro Camera! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Photo Timer+ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Photo Timer+ has 8.4K ratings behind it against 48, 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 0% of Retro Camera!'s.

Photo Timer+ ships an update every 5 months, Retro Camera! every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Photo Timer+ | Retro Camera! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (8.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-timer-plus/id557785123/reviews)** | [4.0 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-camera/id975450129/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.4K** | 48 |
| Positive reviews | **92.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 months** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nick Culbertson](https://appshunter.io/developer/409029298) | [Quantis, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/373039420) |

## 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


### Retro Camera!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-camera/id975450129)

Easily create artistic, nostalgic photos with over 35 professionally designed retro filters. Apply effects with a single tap, then save or share your creations to social media or email.

**Highlights:** 35+ retro camera filters, Single-tap filter application, Random filter option, Instagram size adjustment, Self-timer for selfies, Photo framing, Social media sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Photo Timer+ free?

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

### Is Retro Camera! free?

Retro Camera! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Photo Timer+ or Retro Camera!?

Photo Timer+ is rated higher. Photo Timer+ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 8.4K ratings, while Retro Camera! averages 4.0 from 48 ratings.

### Do Photo Timer+ or Retro Camera! have ads?

Both Photo Timer+ and Retro Camera! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Photo Timer+ or Retro Camera!?

Photo Timer+ ships an update every 5 months, and Retro Camera! every 12 months. Most recently, Photo Timer+ was updated on September 30, 2026 and Retro Camera! on June 11, 2026.

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