Photo Timer Neo is a self-timer and interval-shooting utility for solo photographers on iOS.
The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
Users report: The app removes the friction of needing a second person to capture full-length or group photos by providing a remote shutter mechanism.
For Solo travelers and individuals needing a remote shutter mechanism for self-portraits.
What does it look like?
Key features
Enables delayed shutter release for group or full-length photos.
Captures a sequence of photos at set time intervals; gated by the premium subscription.
Removes advertisements from the interface via the premium subscription.
How much does it cost?
The 50 yen monthly subscription is an aggressive low-cost anchor designed to convert users who prefer an uninterrupted workflow.
Velocity
Dormant developmentShow more...
The app has not received a single update in over 2,100 days, indicating a complete cessation of development. There is no evidence of active maintenance or feature iteration. The project appears to be abandoned by its publisher.
Who built it?
Tenna Churiki
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What do users think recently?
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
Not enough recent reviews to extract reliable themes yet.
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Competitive landscape for Photo Timer Neo
How's the Photo & Video market?
Photo Timer Neo operates as a niche utility in the Photo & Video category with no recorded chart activity. The 50 yen monthly subscription price point is significantly below the category median for premium utility features, signaling a focus on high-volume, low-friction conversion.
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Key takeaways for Photo Timer Neo
Where is it heading?
The market for standalone timer utilities is consolidating as native camera apps integrate more advanced self-timer and interval-shooting features. Photo Timer Neo's lack of development activity leaves it exposed to churn, and the lack of a clear path to feature iteration suggests the app will continue to lose relevance.
- The 2109-day update gap indicates a total lack of maintenance, which will eventually lead to breakage on newer iOS versions.
- Native camera improvements in iOS continue to absorb standalone timer functionality, rendering the core utility of Photo Timer Neo redundant.
The SWOT
- Core self-timer utility solves a specific remote-shutter need.
- Low-cost 50 yen subscription lowers the barrier to ad-free usage.
- Introduce a one-time purchase option to capture non-subscription users.
- Add social-sharing hooks to increase organic discovery.
Next best moves
Audit current iOS camera API compatibility because the app has not been updated since 2020 → ensure basic functionality persists.
The counter-intuitive read
The 50 yen subscription is not a monetization…
Read the full takeBottom line
Photo Timer Neo serves a specific utility need, but the 70-month development silence leaves it vulnerable to native OS feature encroachment. Prioritizing a basic compatibility audit would secure the current user base against potential breakage on newer iOS versions.
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Is Photo Timer Neo free to use?
Does Photo Timer Neo work on the latest iOS versions?
What is the main benefit of the Pro subscription?
Sources
- [1] App Store, source
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