# Hands vs selfer

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.

Both are free to download. selfer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Hands asks for nothing beyond the download.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Hands | selfer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.7 (96 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/selfer-timer-camera/id1594398165/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **96** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [bahtiyar polat](https://appshunter.io/developer/354062184) | [Ihor Prysiazhniuk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1269757615) |

## What reviewers say

### Hands

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hands-free-camera-timer/id701500973)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### selfer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/selfer-timer-camera/id1594398165)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro version | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*