Comparison

Video Self Timer vs Photo Timer Camera

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

Head to head
About

Video Self Timer

Capture yourself in videos with a customizable countdown timer. Record in high quality, including slow-motion, and control audio and flash settings. Easily trim and share your creations.

Highlights
  • Customizable countdown timer
  • High-quality recording (60 FPS)
  • Slow-motion recording (240 FPS)
  • Audio and flash control
  • Front and rear camera support
  • Video trimming and sharing
Features
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NEW ability to record in better quality (60 FPS) and slowmo (240 FPS) to create stunningly detailed videos of yourself and the action around you. Slowmos is especially handy to catch up on sports video recording like playing back your golf swing, baseball swing , cricket bat swing or bowling action. It is upto you how you use this app. Video Self timer app allows you to be part of your videos, don't be left out recording the video when you can be part of it. Video self timer allows you to set the duration of a video as well as set the time gap after which it starts recording the video. You can control the flash or even disable sound recording for the video if needed. The app gives a visual flash as well as an audio beep before recording starts and after recording is done so you know when the recording has started and ended, even if you are far away from the iPhone. Use front or rear camera for recording, trim videos and share them on video sharing site as well as through Twitter, Mail and AirDrop. Also you can set the quality of the video while recording. Simple sweet and effective self timer for your videos.

About

Photo Timer Camera

Become your own photographer with this app that transforms your phone into a personal photoshoot assistant. Set your device up, choose your shot count, and let the app automatically capture numerous professional-looking photos while you pose. Perfect for solo travelers, content creators, and anyone wanting great self-portraits.

Highlights
  • Automated burst photo sessions
  • Adjustable smart delay timer
  • Customizable interval control
  • Built-in gallery for selection
  • Portrait mode with background blur
  • High-resolution 48MP capture
  • Hands-free video recording
Features
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Tired of asking strangers to take your photo? Be your own photographer. LensPal turns your iPhone into a personal photoshoot assistant. Set it up, strike a pose, and let the app capture dozens of professional-looking shots automatically. PERFECT FOR: - Solo travelers who want stunning vacation photos - Content creators building their Instagram, TikTok or YouTube - Anyone who wants outfit pics without bothering roommates - Group photos where everyone is actually IN the photo HOW IT WORKS: Set your phone on any surface. Choose how many photos you want. Walk into frame. LensPal handles the rest — taking shot after shot until you get THE one. KEY FEATURES: - Burst Sessions — Take 5, 10, 50+ photos automatically - Smart Delay — 3 to 60 seconds to get into position - Interval Control — Set exact timing between each shot - Built-in Gallery — Rate and pick your best shots instantly - Portrait Mode — Professional background blur - 48MP Capture — Full resolution on supported iPhones - Video Mode — Same hands-free magic for video content Stop satisfying with awkward arm-length selfies. Start creating content that looks like someone else took it. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION: LensPal Pro unlocks all features including unlimited burst sessions, 48MP capture, Portrait Mode, Video Mode, and advanced timer controls. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your App Store account settings after purchase. Questions? support@lenspal.app Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Video Self Timer4 screens
Photo Timer Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Photo Timer Camera at 4.6 against Video Self Timer's 3.0. Photo Timer Camera also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 48%) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 10 months). Video Self Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and device support (3 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. Photo Timer Camera sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Video Self Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Photo Timer Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Photo Timer Camera has 404 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Video Self Timer's written reviews are positive against 81% of Photo Timer Camera's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Video Self Timer ships an update every 10 months, Photo Timer Camera every 11 days. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Video Self Timer versus Photo Timer Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVideo Self TimerPhoto Timer Camera
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (15 ratings)4.6 (404 ratings) — better
Positive reviews47.8% of reviews81.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings15404 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.4 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB84 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCogniter Technologies Pvt LtdPlayorium LTD

Customer experience

Video Self Timer

All ratings15 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive47.8%
Neutral17.4%
Negative34.8%

Photo Timer Camera

All ratings403 ratings
Positive87.8%
Neutral4.2%
Negative7.9%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive81.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.8%

Bugs and requests

Video Self Timer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Photo Timer Camera

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Photo quality degrades when saved to album

Requested features

1 request
  • Improve photo saving quality

In-app purchases

None

Video Self Timer

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

Photo Timer Camera

Subscriptions8
  • Weekly Subscription$3.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium Subscription3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$12.991 Month
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  • Monthly Premium Subscription3 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Three month subscription$19.993 Months
  • Yearly Subscription$39.991 Year
  • Yearly Premium Subscription3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Yearly Premium Subscription7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$69.99

Questions

Is Video Self Timer free?
Video Self Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Photo Timer Camera free?
Photo Timer Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Video Self Timer or Photo Timer Camera?
Photo Timer Camera is rated higher. Video Self Timer averages 3.0 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Photo Timer Camera averages 4.6 from 404 ratings.
Do Video Self Timer or Photo Timer Camera have ads?
Neither Video Self Timer nor Photo Timer Camera shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Video Self Timer or Photo Timer Camera?
Video Self Timer ships an update every 10 months, and Photo Timer Camera every 11 days. Most recently, Video Self Timer was updated on October 23, 2026 and Photo Timer Camera on October 23, 2026.

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