Comparison

Hands vs PicTimer+

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

Head to head
About

Hands

Capture self-portraits with ease using this tool that allows you to trigger the camera shutter with a clap. Set timers and choose between single or sequential shots for perfect solo or group photos.

Highlights
  • Clap to Shoot Mode
  • Single and 3 Shots mode
  • Multiple timer options
  • Intuitive interface
  • Direct saving to photo album
  • In-app preview
Features
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Take photos without touching your phone. Hands-Free lets you start the camera timer from across the room — no remote, no rushing back to your phone, no awkward reaching. Just set up your shot, step into frame, and start the countdown with a gesture, a snap or your voice. Four ways to start the timer: • Raise your hand — hold up an open palm and the countdown begins. • Snap your fingers — one quick snap is enough. • Say “Cheese” — or “Shoot”. Speech is recognized right on your device. • Wait for everyone — pick how many faces, and the countdown starts once they're all in the frame. Pick whichever feels most natural. You can turn each one on or off right from the camera screen. Why you'll love it: • Perfect for group photos where everyone wants to be in the shot. • Great for solo selfies and full-body pictures. • Countdown from 1 to 60 seconds, with a beep every second — heard even when your ringer is off. • With the back camera, the flash light blinks along with the countdown so everyone knows when to smile. • Take up to 20 photos per shoot — as a quick burst so nobody's caught mid-blink, or spaced up to a minute apart. • 0.5× wide angle on iPhones with an ultra-wide camera, so the whole group fits. • Front and back camera support, on iPhone and iPad. • Adjustable snap sensitivity to match your space. • Photos save straight to your library. Simple and private. Everything happens on your device. The camera is only on while the camera screen is open, and the microphone only listens when Snap or Voice is turned on. Audio is never recorded, and nothing is shared. Set it up once and never touch your screen mid-shot again. Download Hands-Free and capture the moment your way.

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

Hands4 screens
PicTimer+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Hands at none against PicTimer+'s shown. Hands also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). PicTimer+'s advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (25% vs 0%). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hands ships an update every 3 months, PicTimer+ fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Hands versus PicTimer+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHandsPicTimer+
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.2 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews25.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBahtiyar PolatJuan Pablo Re

Customer experience

Hands

Written reviews16 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral6.3%
Negative93.8%

PicTimer+

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

In-app purchases

None

Hands

No in-app purchases

None

PicTimer+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hands free?
Hands is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PicTimer+ free?
PicTimer+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hands or PicTimer+ have ads?
PicTimer+ shows ads; Hands does not.
Which is updated more often, Hands or PicTimer+?
Hands ships an update every 3 months, and PicTimer+ fortnightly. Most recently, Hands was updated on November 1, 2026 and PicTimer+ on November 2, 2026.

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