Comparison

SnapPal vs TimerShot

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SnapPal

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
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SnapPal: Smart Photo Timer makes it easy to get great photos when you're on your own. Set your phone down, start the timer, and let SnapPal capture a burst of shots automatically. Then use AI Picks to find the best ones fast. No more awkward retakes. No more running back to your phone. No more taking 20 photos just to keep one. SnapPal is made for selfies, solo travel shots, outfit photos, couple pictures, and group photos. If you want hands-free photos that look natural and still keep full quality, SnapPal makes it easy. Features • Smart Timer – Get into position without rushing • Burst Capture – Take multiple shots in one go • AI Picks – Find your best photos faster • Full-Quality Originals – Keep sharp, high-quality images • Easy Export – Save in supported formats like HEIC and JPG • Simple Experience – Clean, fast, and easy to use Great For • Selfies • Solo travel photos • Outfit shots • Couple photos • Group pictures • Candid moments Why SnapPal Most timer apps stop at taking the photo. SnapPal goes further. It helps you capture more options, keep the original quality, and quickly choose the shots worth saving. Less effort, better results. Premium Subscription SnapPal Premium unlocks all advanced features with no limits. Subscription options may include weekly, monthly, and yearly plans. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in your Apple ID settings. Cancellation applies to future billing periods and does not affect the current active subscription. Privacy Policy: https://rickeyxiao.github.io/Triangel/privacy-policy.html Terms of Service: https://rickeyxiao.github.io/Triangel/#terms Questions or feedback? Contact us at: liwuyou432@gmail.com

About

TimerShot

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TimerShot is an interval camera that automatically takes photos at set intervals. No need to press the shutter repeatedly, so you'll never miss natural expressions or the perfect moment. Perfect for selfies, group photos, stop motion animation, arts and crafts, DIY projects, Vlogs, and photographing pets or children. Your photos can also be saved as a video, making it easy to share your creative process, favorite memories, or highlights on social media. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SnapPal4 screens
TimerShot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SnapPal at none against TimerShot's shown. SnapPal also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). TimerShot's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 8 days). On price, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SnapPal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and TimerShot sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SnapPal ships an update every 8 days, TimerShot every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
SnapPal versus TimerShot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSnapPalTimerShot
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer伟 肖Akane Choji

In-app purchases

3 purchases

SnapPal

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly PRO$1.997 Days
  • Monthly PRO3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Yearly PRO7 Days trial$14.991 Year
3 purchases

TimerShot

Subscriptions2
  • TimerShot Pro - Weekly$0.497 Days
  • TimerShot Pro - Monthly$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • TimerShot Pro - Lifetime$11.99

Questions

Is SnapPal free?
SnapPal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TimerShot free?
TimerShot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SnapPal or TimerShot have ads?
TimerShot shows ads; SnapPal does not.
Which is updated more often, SnapPal or TimerShot?
SnapPal ships an update every 8 days, and TimerShot every 4 days. Most recently, SnapPal was updated on October 24, 2026 and TimerShot on October 14, 2026.

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