Comparison

Observation Camera (silent) vs PicTimer+

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

Head to head
About

Observation Camera (silent)

Capture photos of pets, wildlife, or aquariums with automated shooting intervals and customizable recording times. The app features a black screen during operation for discreet use and allows easy access to captured images in your photo library.

Highlights
  • Automatic shooting intervals
  • Customizable recording times
  • Set start times
  • Black screen during shooting
  • Front/back camera switching
  • Image quality selection
  • Automatic album creation
Features
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This camera app is intended to observe shooting pets, wild animals, and aquarium. Main features: - Setting the time interval of automatic shooting - Setting the recording time - Setting the Start time - When shooting, the black iPhone screen Please use the shooting of an organism. (Pets, Wild Animals, Aquarium) Photo you've taken, can be viewed in the Photos app. Function: - You can automatically shutter at 1,5,10,15,20,30 seconds & 1,2,5,10,15,20,30 minute intervals. - You will be able to shooting up to 15,30 seconds & 1,20,30 minutes & 1,1.5,2,4,6,8,10 hours. - YYou can be for 15,30 seconds & 1,10,30 minute & 1 hour shooting start time. - Photos taken are saved in the Photos app. - Switching Front/ Back camera. - On / Off camera light. - During recording, you will be able to darken the screen. - If you swipe to the left or right the screen during recording, you can stop the shooting. - You can image quality selected in "Settings". - You can automatically create an album in "Settings". * If the application does not start camera, please check the following. Settings -> Privacy -> Camera-> Observation is on.

About

PicTimer+

Effortlessly capture multiple photos hands-free with customizable timers and intervals. Ideal for selfies, group shots, and time-lapses, this app lets you set up shots and step away, ensuring you never miss a moment.

Highlights
  • Set timer before first photo
  • Choose intervals between shots
  • Capture multiple photos consecutively
  • Live countdown overlay
  • Save photos directly to gallery
  • Minimalist and fast interface
Features
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** Capture moments—automatically. PicTimer+ is the easiest way to take multiple photos hands-free. Whether you're snapping selfies, group shots, or creative time-lapses, PicTimer+ lets you set a timer, choose intervals, and capture multiple photos in a row—all without touching your phone. ** Features: Set a timer before the first photo Choose intervals between shots Select how many photos to take See a live countdown overlay before each shot Save all photos directly to your gallery Minimalist, fast, and easy to use Perfect for creators, couples, group photos, and solo travelers. ** Just set it, step back, and smile.

Screenshots

Observation Camera (silent)2 screens
PicTimer+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Observation Camera (silent) at 3.0 against PicTimer+'s 2.2. Observation Camera (silent) also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). PicTimer+'s advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Observation Camera (silent) holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 5 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 19% of Observation Camera (silent)'s written reviews are positive against 25% of PicTimer+'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Observation Camera (silent) ships an update monthly, PicTimer+ fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Observation Camera (silent) versus PicTimer+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterObservation Camera (silent)PicTimer+
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (4 ratings) — better2.2 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews19.2% of reviews25.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings45 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS6.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB31 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperLooped Picture CompanyJuan Pablo Re

Customer experience

Observation Camera (silent)

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive19.2%
Neutral19.2%
Negative61.5%

PicTimer+

All ratings5 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral40.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

Observation Camera (silent)

No in-app purchases

None

PicTimer+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Observation Camera (silent) free?
Observation Camera (silent) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PicTimer+ free?
PicTimer+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Observation Camera (silent) or PicTimer+?
Observation Camera (silent) is rated higher. Observation Camera (silent) averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while PicTimer+ averages 2.2 from 5 ratings.
Do Observation Camera (silent) or PicTimer+ have ads?
PicTimer+ shows ads; Observation Camera (silent) does not.
Which is updated more often, Observation Camera (silent) or PicTimer+?
Observation Camera (silent) ships an update monthly, and PicTimer+ fortnightly. Most recently, Observation Camera (silent) was updated on October 15, 2026 and PicTimer+ on September 16, 2026.

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