# PaintLapse: Art Timelapse — Watch your photo being painted

> Creates time-lapse painting videos from photos with 22 artistic styles. (iPhone/iPad app by KOJI HARA.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paintlapse-art-timelapse/id6810460850 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [KOJI HARA](https://appshunter.io/developer/566940810)
- Category: Photo & Video, Graphics & Design
- Price: $9.99
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 2 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean and 6 more
- Released: 2026-09-21
- Data updated: 2026-09-27
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paintlapse-art-timelapse/id6810460850/reviews.md

## What is PaintLapse?

Pick one photo and get a time-lapse video of it being painted stroke by stroke on an empty canvas, in an oil-painting or watercolor style.

◆ The painting process becomes the video
Large brushes lay down the big shapes first, then finer and finer brushes add the details. Every stroke is recorded along with the moving brush.

◆ Twenty-two styles
Oil, Photoreal, Broken Color, Swirling Strokes, Pointillism, Watercolor, Ink Wash, Pastel, Colored Pencil, Pop, CMYK Layers, 16-Color Pixel Art, Spray Paint, Sand Art, Splatter, Light Painting, Light Dots, Fine Pencil, Pen & Ink, Black & Pink, Cables, Toy Bricks

◆ Fully on-device, privacy first
Your photos are never uploaded to any server. Everything happens inside your own iPhone or iPad.
- Never used to train AI
- No ads
- No notifications
- No sign-up: open it and start

◆ Choose the length
Anything from 5 to 60 seconds. You can make short clips for social media or longer videos that show the whole process.

◆ Check how a style turns out before you choose
Each style thumbnail is a small painting of your own photo in that style.

◆ How to use
1. Choose a photo with the "Choose photo" button
2. Pick a style from the row of thumbnails of your own photo
3. Choose a length (5, 10, 15, 30 or 60 seconds)
4. Tap Generate
5. Check the finished video and save it

◆ Please note
The painting order in the video is inferred from the finished look of the image you choose. Even with a real drawing or illustration, it does not reproduce how that picture was actually made.
Please use photos and images in line with the laws of your country, including copyright and the right of publicity. If you use someone else's work or photo, get permission from the rights holder.

◆ Great for
- Turning travel or pet photos into painting videos for social media
- Watching your favorite scenery appear as a painting

Before purchasing, please try the free Lite version first to make sure the app works well on your device.

## Key features

- Photo to time-lapse painting video
- 22 artistic styles
- Customizable video length (5-60 seconds)
- On-device processing for privacy
- No ads or sign-up required
- Style preview before generation

## Is PaintLapse safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess PaintLapse.

## Is PaintLapse legit?

PaintLapse: Art Timelapse appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for PaintLapse is 75 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paintlapse-art-timelapse/id6810460850/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 印象派が好き

*2026-09-22*

ずっと見てられます。細部も作り込まれていて好印象。

## Frequently asked questions about PaintLapse

### What is PaintLapse?

PaintLapse transforms your photos into time-lapse videos that simulate the process of a painting being created stroke by stroke. It offers 22 distinct artistic styles and allows for custom video lengths.

### How does PaintLapse work?

You select a photo, choose one of the 22 artistic styles, set the video length from 5 to 60 seconds, and then tap 'Generate'. The app creates a time-lapse video of the painting process on your device.

### Does PaintLapse have ads?

No, PaintLapse is ad-free. The app is designed with privacy in mind and does not contain advertisements or require any sign-up.

### What devices does PaintLapse support?

PaintLapse is available for iPhone and iPad devices. It was last updated on 2026-09-22 and is suitable for users aged 4 and up.

### Can I try PaintLapse before buying?

Yes, the developer recommends trying the free Lite version of PaintLapse first to ensure it functions well on your device before purchasing the full version for $9.99.

### Is my data safe with PaintLapse?

PaintLapse prioritizes user privacy by processing all photos and video generation entirely on your device. Your photos are never uploaded to any servers and are not used for AI training.

### How often is PaintLapse updated?

PaintLapse received its latest update on 2026-09-22, indicating ongoing support and potential for future improvements. The current version is 1.

### What is the age rating for PaintLapse?

PaintLapse has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. The app is designed for creative expression and is available on iOS.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1 — 2026-09-22

No release notes.

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