Comparison

TimerShot vs TapCam

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

Head to head
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/

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TapCam

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TapCam turns your iPhone into a sharp, low latency wireless webcam for your Windows PC. Your phone camera almost always beats a built in laptop webcam, and TapCam sends that video straight to your computer over your local Wi-Fi, or through a USB cable for the most stable link. Once connected, TapCam appears as a normal camera on your PC, so you can pick it in Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, OBS, and any app that uses a webcam. HOW IT WORKS 1. Install the free TapCam app on your Windows PC. 2. Open TapCam on the PC. It shows a QR code. 3. Scan the QR code with this app. That is it, you are live. FEATURES - Sharp H.264 video over local Wi-Fi, tuned for low latency. - Connect wirelessly over Wi-Fi, or plug in a USB cable for a rock solid link with no Wi-Fi needed. - Front and back cameras, pinch to zoom, tap to focus, torch. - Live background blur and color replacement, plus a large set of stylish looks and fun effects, previewed right on your phone. - Manual white balance and ISO where the camera supports it. - Also a baby monitor or home camera: point the phone at the crib, a room, or a pet, and watch live on your PC. - Automatic reconnect, and one tap to reconnect to your last PC. - Clean, simple interface. No account, no sign up. REQUIREMENTS - The free TapCam companion app on a Windows PC. - The phone and the PC on the same local Wi-Fi network, or connected with a USB cable. TapCam streams only to your own PC on your local network. Your video never goes through our servers.

Screenshots

TimerShot4 screens
TapCam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TapCam at none against TimerShot's 3. TapCam also leads on ads (none vs shown). TimerShot's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. TimerShot sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per 7 days. TapCam asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TimerShot ships an update every 4 days, TapCam every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
TimerShot versus TapCam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimerShotTapCam
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days โ€” betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.618.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size15 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAkane ChojiGaudin Ltd

In-app purchases

3 purchases

TimerShot

Subscriptions2
  • TimerShot Pro - Weekly$0.497 Days
  • TimerShot Pro - Monthly$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • TimerShot Pro - Lifetime$11.99
None

TapCam

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TimerShot free?
TimerShot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TapCam free?
TapCam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TimerShot or TapCam have ads?
TimerShot shows ads; TapCam does not.
Which is updated more often, TimerShot or TapCam?
TimerShot ships an update every 4 days, and TapCam every 3 weeks. Most recently, TimerShot was updated on October 14, 2026 and TapCam on October 24, 2026.

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