# Video Self Timer vs Loop Cam

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Video Self Timer at 50% against Loop Cam's 0%. Video Self Timer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (15 vs 3). Loop Cam's advantage is rating (3.7 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 10 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Loop Cam sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Video Self Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Loop Cam holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Video Self Timer has 15 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Video Self Timer's written reviews are positive against 0% of Loop Cam's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Video Self Timer ships an update every 10 months, Loop Cam every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Video Self Timer | Loop Cam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-self-timer/id859198841/reviews) | **[3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-cam-self-timer-camera/id6670321371/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 50 MB | 220 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cogniter Technologies Pvt Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/478571271) | [Vignesh Jayaprakash](https://appshunter.io/developer/1747672852) |

## What reviewers say

### Video Self Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-self-timer/id859198841)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Loop Cam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-cam-self-timer-camera/id6670321371)

Capture and edit videos and photos hands-free with automatic clip recording and timed photo capture. Perfect for solo creators, it offers a built-in editor, voice control, and Apple Watch integration to streamline content creation.

**Highlights:** Automatic clip recording, Timed photo capture, Apple Watch remote control, Voice control, Multiple aspect ratios, Built-in video editor, Creator presets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Video Self Timer free?

Video Self Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Loop Cam free?

Loop Cam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Video Self Timer or Loop Cam?

Loop Cam is rated higher. Video Self Timer averages 3.0 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Loop Cam averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Video Self Timer or Loop Cam have ads?

Neither Video Self Timer nor Loop Cam shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Video Self Timer or Loop Cam?

Video Self Timer ships an update every 10 months, and Loop Cam every 2 weeks. Most recently, Video Self Timer was updated on October 4, 2026 and Loop Cam on October 3, 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.*