# Video Self Timer vs VideoCam+ Video Recorder

The clearest difference is rating: VideoCam+ Video Recorder at 4.6 against Video Self Timer's 3.0. VideoCam+ Video Recorder also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (4.3K vs 15). Video Self Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. VideoCam+ Video Recorder sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Video Self Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

VideoCam+ Video Recorder holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VideoCam+ Video Recorder has 4.3K 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 66% of VideoCam+ Video Recorder's.

Video Self Timer ships an update every 10 months, VideoCam+ Video Recorder every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Video Self Timer | VideoCam+ Video Recorder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-self-timer/id859198841/reviews) | **[4.6 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/videocam-plus-video-recorder/id999787907/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **4.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 47.8% of reviews | **65.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 50 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cogniter Technologies Pvt Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/478571271) | [Grzegorz Wojcik](https://appshunter.io/developer/992934795) |

## 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


### VideoCam+ Video Recorder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/videocam-plus-video-recorder/id999787907)

Record and edit videos with advanced features like timestamps, GIF creation, and the ability to add text and images. Pause and resume recording for seamless content creation. Perfect for vloggers and content creators.

**Highlights:** HD/4K video recording, Timestamp camera functionality, Video to GIF creation, Add photos and text overlays, Pause and resume recording, Customizable text styles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Unlock All | $3.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and simple to use
- 🚀 Smooth and efficient operation
- 💡 Pause and resume recording feature
- 🎨 Good video editing capabilities
- 📹 Versatile for content creation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 💰 Paywall for essential features
- 🔍 Lack of advanced customization options
- 🔇 Poor audio quality in some recordings
- 🗑️ Inability to selectively delete clips

**Reported bugs**

- Videos sometimes fail to save or export properly
- Recordings randomly stop or lose footage
- Inconsistent behavior when switching cameras
- Editing features not working as expected
- Watermark persists even after purchasing pro version

**Requested features**

- Add slow-motion and time-lapse modes
- Improve video export quality and speed
- Provide more text and overlay customization
- Allow background music and voiceover
- Implement a more intuitive clip trimming tool


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Video Self Timer free?

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

### Is VideoCam+ Video Recorder free?

VideoCam+ Video Recorder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Video Self Timer or VideoCam+ Video Recorder?

VideoCam+ Video Recorder is rated higher. Video Self Timer averages 3.0 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while VideoCam+ Video Recorder averages 4.6 from 4.3K ratings.

### Do Video Self Timer or VideoCam+ Video Recorder have ads?

Neither Video Self Timer nor VideoCam+ Video Recorder shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Video Self Timer or VideoCam+ Video Recorder?

Video Self Timer ships an update every 10 months, and VideoCam+ Video Recorder every 4 weeks. Most recently, Video Self Timer was updated on October 23, 2026 and VideoCam+ Video Recorder on October 29, 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.*