# ReCapture App

> AR-guided time-lapse photography app for precise frame alignment. (iPhone/iPad app by Abe Davis.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recapture-app/id6443819694 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Abe Davis](https://appshunter.io/developer/574243276)
- Category: Photo & Video, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.5 · 1 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2022-11-02
- Data updated: 2026-06-25
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recapture-app/id6443819694/reviews.md

## What is ReCapture App?

ReCapture helps guide your device back to the location of previously captured images so you can add frames to your time-lapse without leaving your camera fixed in one place. Capture time-lapse of subjects you pass by every day.

ReCapture is the work of an academic lab at Cornell University. It is free, add-free, and we do not use or analyze any of your images or personal data.
Based on the paper "ReCapture: AR-Guided Time-lapse Photography" UIST 2022, by Ruyu Yan, Jiatian Sun, Longxiulin Deng and Abe Davis.
For more information, see the project website:
https://www.cs.cornell.edu/abe/projects/recapture/

## Key features

- AR-guided location recall
- Time-lapse creation
- Frame alignment
- Free and ad-free
- Privacy-focused

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recapture-app/id6443819694/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Cant save as gif

*2024-10-19*

The app is amazing and worked really well. But I took 2 photos daily for 5 months of a bush and I think that was too many. The app crashes when i hit the share or the view as gif. It also takes ages to hit the view ReCapture button or the view all button. please help.

**Developer response:** Hi Tomatoes and Salt, thank you for the thoughtful feedback! We’re so glad you’re enjoying the ReCapture App and sorry for the trouble you're having with viewing and sharing your long-term project. Since ReCapture is a research prototype, it wasn’t optimized for handling large amounts of data yet, so this could be impacting the app’s performance.

A simple workaround is to export the images manually to your Mac. Here’s how:

1. Connect your iPhone to a Mac and open Finder (or iTunes if you’re using an older macOS version).
2. Select your iPhone and navigate to the Files tab.
3. In the ReCapture App folder, you’ll find “target-detail” and “target-history” folders.
4. Drag and drop “target-history” to your Mac to save all your images.  
5. To help free up app storage, delete the “target-history” folder in the app by moving it to Trash.

As long as you keep “target-detail” intact, you can continue capturing new data on the same reference image, though past data won’t display on your iPhone. We’re also working on tutorials and scripts to help you process your exported data—stay tuned!

## Frequently asked questions about ReCapture App

### What is ReCapture App used for?

ReCapture App uses augmented reality to guide your device back to the precise location of previous photos. This is useful for creating time-lapse videos of subjects you pass by, ensuring consistent framing without a fixed camera.

### Is ReCapture App free to use?

Yes, ReCapture App is completely free to download and use. It is also ad-free, meaning you won't encounter any advertisements while using the application.

### Does ReCapture App collect user data?

No, ReCapture App is designed with privacy in mind. The developers state that they do not use or analyze any of your images or personal data.

### What devices is ReCapture App compatible with?

ReCapture App is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It requires iOS 13.0 or later.

### How often is ReCapture App updated?

The latest version of ReCapture App is 1.1, which was last updated on November 19, 2022. It was initially released on November 2, 2022.

### What is the age rating for ReCapture App?

ReCapture App has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for users of all ages, with no mature content concerns.

### Can ReCapture App be used for stationary time-lapses?

While ReCapture App is designed to help you recapture locations for time-lapses of moving subjects, its AR guidance can also assist in returning to the exact spot for stationary time-lapses if you need to reposition your device.

### Where can I find more information about ReCapture App?

More information about ReCapture App, including the academic paper it's based on, can be found on the project website: https://www.cs.cornell.edu/abe/projects/recapture/

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1 — 2022-11-19

Fixed 3D tracking initialization issue with multi-view mode.

### 1.0 — 2022-11-02

No release notes.

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