Comparison

Reciprocity Plus 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

Reciprocity Plus

This app simplifies long exposure photography calculations for both digital and analog cameras. It includes a vast library of filter effects and reciprocity charts, allowing users to design or modify their own. A built-in timer ensures accurate exposure timing even when the app is not in use.

Highlights
  • Long exposure calculation
  • 29 filter effects (CTO, CTB, ND, etc.)
  • 110+ reciprocity charts
  • Customizable chart design
  • Built-in timer
  • Support for digital and analog photography
Features
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Reciprocity+ : photo tool, for calculating long exposure, for digital and analog photography. Are you tired of mentally multiplying exposure time with yor ND3+ND8 filters, and then adding reciprocity failure rate ? Reciprocity + is for you : • 29 Filters : CTO, CTB, Green series, ND serie and more • 110 Reciprocity charts included. • Design your own chart or modify an existing one • Share your charts with PInhole Assit App, • Share by email •Available charts : • A chart adapted from Jim Shull's The Hole Thing • Two charts for RC photo paper , • 400TX,TMX,TMY,HP5+,100 Delta (source APUG forums) • max 400, T max 100,TRiX & Plus 125, Ilford films (Without Lenses website ) • Official Ilford films. • Ektachrome, Fujichrome, Agfachrome and + from "Using the View Camera". • Arista films (courtesy of David Aimone) • Ilford Pan F, Fuji FP100, Fuji Neopan 100 ACROS, Ektar 100 • Fuji FP 3000B • and more (119 films). • A timer, of You can quit the app, no matter what you do, the timer will notify you when the exposure is over. From the makers of Pinhole Assist.

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

Reciprocity Plus4 screens
Photo Timer Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Photo Timer Camera at Free against Reciprocity Plus's $1.99. Photo Timer Camera also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.1) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 4 months). Reciprocity Plus's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9). On review sentiment, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Photo Timer Camera is free to download; Reciprocity Plus costs $1.99 up front. Photo Timer Camera sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Reciprocity Plus asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Photo Timer Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Photo Timer Camera has 407 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Reciprocity Plus's written reviews are positive against 78% of Photo Timer Camera's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Reciprocity Plus ships an update every 4 months, Photo Timer Camera every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Reciprocity Plus versus Photo Timer Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReciprocity PlusPhoto Timer Camera
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (7 ratings)4.6 (407 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.7% of reviews77.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7407 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB84 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLe bord de la piscinePlayorium LTD

Customer experience

Reciprocity Plus

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive72.7%
Neutral18.2%
Negative9.1%

Photo Timer Camera

All ratings406 ratings
Positive87.9%
Neutral4.2%
Negative7.9%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%

Bugs and requests

Reciprocity Plus

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

Reciprocity Plus

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 Reciprocity Plus free?
Reciprocity Plus costs $1.99, 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, Reciprocity Plus or Photo Timer Camera?
Photo Timer Camera is rated higher. Reciprocity Plus averages 4.1 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Photo Timer Camera averages 4.6 from 407 ratings.
Do Reciprocity Plus or Photo Timer Camera have ads?
Neither Reciprocity Plus nor Photo Timer Camera shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Reciprocity Plus or Photo Timer Camera?
Reciprocity Plus ships an update every 4 months, and Photo Timer Camera every 11 days. Most recently, Reciprocity Plus was updated on November 6, 2026 and Photo Timer Camera on November 3, 2026.

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