Comparison

Hands vs selfer

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 trigger the countdown with a simple gesture. Three ways to start the timer: • Raise your hand — hold up an open palm and the countdown begins. • Clap — a single clap starts the timer. • Snap your fingers — a quick snap works too. 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. • Front and back camera support. • Adjustable countdown timer so you always have time to pose. • Optional flash for low-light shots. • Adjustable clap & snap sensitivity to match your space. • Photos save straight to your library. Simple and private. Everything happens on your device. The camera and microphone are only used while you're actively taking a photo — nothing is recorded or shared. Set it up once and never touch your screen mid-shot again. Download Hands-Free and capture the moment your way.

About

selfer

Capture perfect self-portraits without needing a photographer. This app automates photo taking with customizable intervals, allowing you to set up your device and get multiple shots to choose from. Manage your captured images easily within the app before saving or sharing.

Highlights
  • Customizable photo intervals
  • Automatic photo capture
  • Internal photo management
  • Save, delete, and share photos
  • Autofocus and flash control
  • Switch between front and back cameras
  • Disable shutter sound
Features
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Let's be honest, not everyone has their own photographer at the rate, but everyone wants to have the perfect photo of yourself to share it on social media, send to parents or use on dating apps and you don't want to bother someone every time to help with it. Just ask the app to do it, it never gets tired :) App provides custom camera to take photos with the specified interval. You can handle device in your hand and use different angles or put it somewhere to be focused on you and app will make as many photos as you want automatically. This makes it possible to take a picture of yourself on your own and choose only the perfect photos from the many taken. All photos are initially saved in internal app's memory and grouped into photosets to not get mixed with your device gallery photos. Photosets and photos can be conveniently managed such as save to gallery, delete, share etc. Camera has all needed features to take the perfect selfie: autofocus, configuration of photos interval in seconds and minutes, lock of screen sleep when camera is active, maximum image quality, disable or enable shutter sound, you can switch between all camera lens direction (for example between back and front cameras), flash mode. UI is easy to use, built using material design and has support of dark mode to provide nice looking and convenient interface.

Screenshots

Hands4 screens
selfer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: selfer at 100% against Hands's 0%. selfer also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and device support (4 vs 2). Hands's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price and ads 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. selfer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Hands asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hands ships an update every 3 months, selfer monthly. Both last shipped on October 8, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Hands versus selfer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHandsselfer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (96 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—96 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB22 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developerbahtiyar polatIhor Prysiazhniuk

Customer experience

Hands

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

selfer

All ratings96 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral4.2%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Hands

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

selfer

One-time1
  • Pro version$3.99

Questions

Is Hands free?
Hands is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is selfer free?
selfer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Hands or selfer have ads?
Neither Hands nor selfer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hands or selfer?
Hands ships an update every 3 months, and selfer monthly. Most recently, Hands was updated on October 8, 2026 and selfer on October 8, 2026.

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