Best Self Timer Apps

245+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
17 free apps
Updated November 2026

With an average user rating of 4.2★, the self timer category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 245+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Self Timer Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Lens Buddy - Self Timer CameraLens Buddy - Self Timer CameraFree4.9★ (35K)NoYesNov 2026
2Photo Timer+Photo Timer+Free4.7★ (8.5K)YesYesNov 2026
3Self TimerSelf TimerFree3.8★ (22)NoYesOct 2026
4Self Timer - Multi shot photoSelf Timer - Multi shot photo$1.99—NoNoNov 2026
5TimerCam - Self Timer CameraTimerCam - Self Timer CameraFree4.9★ (129)YesYesNov 2026
6Self timer - Camera photo,autoSelf timer - Camera photo,autoFree4.5★ (38)YesNoOct 2026
7selfer - timer cameraselfer - timer cameraFree4.7★ (98)NoYesNov 2026
8Self Timer Cam & TeleprompterSelf Timer Cam & TeleprompterFree4.0★ (5)NoYesMay 2026

Top Picks for Self Timer

4.9😊(35K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Capture hands-free photos and videos with a customizable timer. This app allows you to set intervals between shots, organize your pictures in a built-in gallery, and offers advanced features like RAW capture and tracking focus for professional-quality results.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Customizable timer and photo settings
  • 💡 Ability to take multiple photos at once
  • 👍 Convenient for solo photography
  • 👍 Organized photo management within the app
  • 👍 High-quality photos
  • 👍 Helpful for content creators and influencers

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional app crashes
  • 🐛 Issues with photo saving and transfer
  • 🔒 Cannot fully mute the shutter sound
  • 💰 Subscription model concerns
Photo Timer+#2

Photo Timer+ by Nick Culbertson

Snap Multiple Photos on Delay
Strong Contender
📷 Photo & Video
4.7😊(8.5K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Capture multiple photos with customizable delays, perfect for group shots or creative self-portraits. Set timers from 3 seconds to 1 minute apart and control flash settings. Easily save and share your captured moments.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Straightforward and efficient
  • 💡 Useful for taking photos solo
  • 👍 Convenient for fishing/outdoor photos
  • 👍 Great for group/family photos
  • 👍 Simple and functional

Room to Improve

  • 🔍 Limited camera controls (e.g. no zoom, portrait mode)
  • 🔍 Photo quality could be improved
  • 🔍 Interval/timing options could be more flexible
Self Timer#3

Self Timer by Ivan Gobbo

Timer camera with burst mode
Worth Considering
📷 Photo & Video
3.8😐(22 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Capture perfect group photos and selfies with a customizable countdown and automatic burst mode. This app helps you get the shot you want, even when you're in front of the camera, by taking multiple photos in quick succession.

What We Love

  • 👍 Simple and easy-to-use interface
  • ⏱️ Adjustable timer delays (3-15 seconds)
  • 📸 Multiple photo capture capability
  • 💰 Affordable price point ($0.99)
  • 🎯 Does exactly what it advertises
  • 🎨 Fun mode with sound effects for children
  • 📱 Works well on iPad and iPhone
  • 🔄 Reliable performance for most users
  • ✨ Useful for group photos and self-portraits
  • 🎬 Better night photography than built-in camera

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
  • 📷 Poor photo quality and blurriness
  • 🔍 No zoom functionality
  • ❌ Photos not saving to camera roll
  • ⚙️ Auto-focus problems
  • 🎥 No video recording capability
  • 📱 Compatibility issues with older iPhone models
  • 🔐 Confusing privacy settings requirements
  • ⚡ Crashes when viewing saved photos
  • 🎬 Front camera lacks auto-focus and light sensing

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FAQ about Self Timer

What are the best self timer apps for iPhone?
Lens Buddy - Self Timer Camera tops our self timer apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.9-star average from 35K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 17 of the top self timer apps we rank are free to download, including Lens Buddy - Self Timer Camera and Photo Timer+.
Lens Buddy - Self Timer Camera has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 245+ self timer apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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