# Miniatures: Tilt-Shift Time-Lapse Videos

> Create time-lapse miniature videos with tilt-shift effects on your iPhone. (iPhone/iPad app by hit rolls.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/miniatures-tilt-shift-time-lapse-videos/id417005566 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [hit rolls](https://appshunter.io/developer/417005569)
- Category: Photo & Video, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.70/5 from 94 App Store ratings · 117 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 3 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-02-18
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/miniatures-tilt-shift-time-lapse-videos/id417005566/reviews.md

## What is Miniatures?

Create time-lapse miniature movies using your iPhone!


Features:

  - Control shooting interval in wide range.
  - Apply Tilt & Shift blur effect.
  - Increase color saturation.
  - Create videos directly on your device.

With PRO upgrade you get:

  - 1280x720 and 1920x1080 video resolution.
  - Noise removal filter.
  - Vignette filter.
  - “Shutter Drag” effect, it blurs moving objects (depends on interval) 
  - Front-facing camera support.

All together makes everything look like it is a miniature.
No further post processing is required.

Tips:

  - To avoid interruptions disable phone calls (Airplane mode).
  - Use tripod or substitute to ensure your phone will not move during recording.
  - Connect charger for long sessions.
  - Reboot (switch power off/on) your device if the app crashes in 1080p mode.
  - Do not quit the app while recording or your progress may be lost.

Amazing Tilt-Shift Time-Lapse Videos Make Lilliputians of Us All.

Tilt-shift lenses sit off-center of the sensor plane of your camera 
to produce photos with extremely limited depth of field, 
giving the effect of a macro shot of a tiny scene. 
When the effect is matched with the surreal speed boost 
of many stills strung together into a time-lapse movie, 
we get the other-worldly privilege of seeing real Australian 
beach goers as an elaborate Playmobil scape. 
Or Sydney Harbor in a bath tub...

 - Gizmodo.com

Sample video: 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtK2TNXiw5I

## Key features

- Control shooting interval
- Apply Tilt & Shift blur
- Increase color saturation
- Create videos on device
- High resolution video output (PRO)
- Noise removal filter (PRO)
- Shutter Drag effect (PRO)

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| upgrade to Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Miniatures?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🎬 Impressive time-lapse video creation
- 👍 Easy-to-use interface and simple setup
- ✨ Beautiful tilt-shift and miniature effects
- 🎨 Excellent color saturation and visual quality
- ⚡ Fast rendering without extra processing time
- 🎥 Professional-quality results for non-professionals
- 🔧 Plenty of customizable settings and controls

**Cons**

- 🐛 Black screen / camera not displaying
- ❌ App crashes frequently on launch
- 🚫 Doesn't work on newer iOS versions
- 🔐 Privacy permission issues not resolved
- 💰 Aggressive in-app purchase prompts
- 🔄 No purchase restoration after reinstall
- ⚠️ Incompatible with newer iPhone models
- 🛑 App freezes and requires force restart
- 📵 Inability to quit app without force restart
- 🔋 Significant battery drain during use
- ⏱️ Loses time-lapse files unexpectedly
- 📸 Cannot edit existing photos, video-only
- 🚫 Limited functionality in free version
- ❌ No updates for years

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Black screen on launch
- App crashes on startup
- Privacy settings not showing app permissions
- Camera access not requested properly
- Incompatibility with iOS 12 and later
- App freezes during recording
- Force close when changing resolution
- Time-lapse files lost after recording
- HD recording causes crashes
- App won't open or respond
- Blank/black screen instead of camera feed
- Cannot save videos despite permission changes
- App not recognized in privacy settings after reinstall

**Most requested features**

- Update for iPhone X and newer models
- 4K recording support
- 60fps video capability
- Ability to edit existing photos
- Pause/resume recording functionality
- Adjustable replay speed
- Variable shot duration options
- iPad optimization (Universal app)
- Exposure and focus locking
- Ability to apply effects to existing photos
- Support for older iOS versions

## Recent user reviews (10 of 117)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/miniatures-tilt-shift-time-lapse-videos/id417005566/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2026-03-03, version 1.9.5*

I paid for this app few years back. Meanwhile I had to trash it and now when I downloaded again it doesn’t let me restore my previous purchase. It doesn’t work at all if you don’t pay

### 5/5 — Great! I love it!

*2023-07-02, version 1.9.5*

It makes the picture look like a model scale!

### 5/5 — Still the best

*2022-04-05, version 1.9.5*

The smoothest time lapse app. It was broken for awhile but seems to be working fine now. I’ve tried them all and this still produces something people enjoy watching

### 1/5 — Can’t quit the app

*2022-02-23, version 1.9.5*

I deleted the app because, once you launch it, you can’t quit it *and* a force pop up to buy the “Pro” version doesn’t let you move ahead using it.

I had to force restart my phone in order to use it again. Not great.

### 1/5 — Bad don’t get!

*2020-07-15, version 1.9.5*

The result is all pixelated and weird. It also looks nothing like tilt shift. Please follow my advise and don’t get this stupid app.

### 1/5 — Miniatures

*2020-01-12, version 1.9.5*

Can’t seem to restore previous pro purchase, not impressed as I purchased this years ago.

### 4/5 — Good

*2019-12-03, version 1.9.5*

Great cam. Has evolved over the years. Only con is the inability to add effect onto already existing photo

### 3/5 — I think it’s working again with iOS 13!

*2019-09-20, version 1.9.5*

I loved this app but it stopped working with the last iOS update and there seems to be no more app support. I just tried using the app with my new iOS13 update on my iPhone X and it looks to be back up and working again. I’m not sure if it’s permanent or not. I hope it will work for a while.

### 1/5 — Stopped working?

*2019-09-16, version 1.9.5*

I loved this little app but it seems like other posters - all I see now is black. Deleted the app reinstalled - no difference. 
Have you given up? I thought it had great potential as a sexy, useful paid app.

### 1/5 — Not working

*2019-09-15, version 1.9.5*

I’ve used App before with good results but now it’s just a black screen when I open it. I’ve installed and reinstalled - it looks like this app is dead - any other good tilt shift apps anyone can recommend?

## Frequently asked questions about Miniatures

### What does the Miniatures app do?

This app allows you to create time-lapse videos that mimic the look of miniature scenes. It achieves this by combining a tilt-shift blur effect with accelerated playback of your recorded footage, making real-world objects appear small and toy-like.

### What are the key features of the app?

Key features include control over shooting intervals, the ability to apply a tilt-shift blur effect, and options to increase color saturation. The PRO upgrade offers higher video resolutions (720p and 1080p), a noise removal filter, a vignette filter, and a 'Shutter Drag' effect for blurring moving objects.

### Is the app free to use?

The app is free to download and use with basic features. Advanced features and higher video resolutions are available through a PRO upgrade, which is an in-app purchase.

### What are the best use cases for this app?

This app is ideal for creating visually striking time-lapse videos of cityscapes, traffic, nature, or everyday scenes, giving them a unique miniature or toy-like appearance. It's perfect for users looking to add an artistic and surreal touch to their video content.

### What are the tips for using the app effectively?

To ensure smooth recording, it's recommended to disable phone calls by enabling Airplane mode, use a tripod to keep the phone steady, and connect a charger for long recording sessions. If you encounter crashes in 1080p mode, rebooting your device can help. Avoid quitting the app during recording to prevent data loss.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.9.5 — 2015-02-12

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

- improved iOS7/8 support
- more contrast in UI
- added video FPS control
- new timelapse intervals
- added 1 sec start record timer
- added optional screen grid
- bugfixes

### 1.8 — 2012-12-01

1.8 

- Now checking unsaved video from previous session, it is possible to enable access to photo library and save to camera roll again. 
- iPhone5 and iOS6 support. 
- Front camera HD support (where available) 
- Bugfixes. 

1.7 

- (PRO) “Shutter Drag” effect, it blurs moving objects (depends on interval). 
- Rotation support (landscape left and landscape right). 
- Autosave in case you accidentally push Home button (is not recommended to use often). 
- Bugfixes. 

- Tip: if the app crashes in 1080p mode, please reboot your device, this solves 99.8% issues. 
- Tip: If you are using iOS6 it is possible you accidentally disabled access to the photo library for Miniatures App. 
Please check in iOS Settings->Privacy->Photos.

### 1.7 — 2012-07-21

- (PRO) “Shutter Drag” effect, it blurs moving objects (depends on interval)
- Rotation support (landscape left and landscape right)
- Autosave in case you accidentally push Home button (is not recommended to use often)
- Bugfixes
- Tip: if the app crashes in 1080p mode, please reboot your device, this solves 99.8% issues
- Tip: if you are using iOS6 it is possible you accidentally disabled access to the photo library for Miniatures App. Please check in iOS Settings->Privacy->Photos.

### 1.6 — 2011-12-08

Version 1.6

- "Sleep" issue fixed
- Lock/Unlock options for exposure, focus and white balance
- iMovie support
- up to 3x faster

Version 1.5

- iPhone 4S support (1920x1080) 
- iPad 2 support 
- Simple and fast new interface 
- Saving settings between sessions 
- Front-facing camera support 
- Better stability 
- Improved image quality

### 1.5 — 2011-11-29

- iPhone 4S support (1920x1080) 
- iPad 2 support 
- Simple and fast new interface 
- Saving settings between sessions 
- Front-facing camera support 
- Better stability 
- Improved image quality

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