# TimeLapse - Free

> Professional mobile app for creating and editing time-lapse video sequences. (iPhone/iPad app by xyster.net LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timelapse-free/id312286984 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [xyster.net LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/884482445)
- Category: Photo & Video, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.30/5 from 18 App Store ratings · 359 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.3 · 19 MB
- Languages: Russian, American English, Dutch, Hebrew, European Spanish, Italian, German (Germany), Chinese (Simplified, China), French (France), Japanese
- Released: 2009-10-09
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timelapse-free/id312286984/reviews.md

## What is TimeLapse?

• One of the "coolest, best and most useful photo apps for the iPhone" David Pogue, NY Times, April 27, 2011

• "A must buy for any iPhone owning image sequence fan" - Dr. Andrew Hudson-Smith, Digital Urban

• "Neat! ... TimeLapse is fun." - Dave Caolo, TUAW (The Unofficial Apple Weblog)

TimeLapse is the professional choice for creating and editing great time-lapse sequences on your iDevice.

TimeLapse is the complete time-lapse workflow on the go.

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FEATURES

Best in class time-lapse camera:

• Flexible and easy to setup - define your capture session any way you like
• Record 4K video (or HD)
• Record RAW photos (or JPEG)
• Smart Exposure ensures no time lapse flicker
• Works with Motrr Galileo robotic motion control to create amazing pan and tilt time-lapse movies - find out more about Galileo at www.motrr.com

Dedicated HD time-lapse sequence editor:

• Frame level editing
• Powerful framing capabilities for easy virtual pan and zoom
• Powerful filter stack - saturation, brightness, contrast, exposure adjust, gamma adjust, vibrance, white point and more
• Tilt shift
• Deflicker to ensure a pristine final result

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TIME-LAPSE PHOTOGRAPHY

Time-lapse photography is a movie making technique that creates the illusion of time progressing more quickly - of time sped up. Common examples of time lapse movies are movies of clouds zipping across the sky, growing plants, blooming flowers, rotting fruit, etc.

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NEWS AND SUPPORT

For updates, news and help for TimeLapse follow us on Twitter @xysternet 

Help TimeLapse improve! Many of TimeLapse's features are the result of thoughtful user feedback. Visit http://xyster.net/tlapse to share your ideas, post your videos or just say hi. If you love TimeLapse, don't forget to leave a review.

## Key features

- Flexible time-lapse camera setup
- 4K video and RAW photo capture
- Smart Exposure for flicker-free results
- Frame-level sequence editor
- Virtual pan and zoom
- Powerful filter stack
- Tilt shift effect

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TimeLapse Unlimited | $4.99 | one-time |
| TimeLapse Recording Unlimited | $1.99 | one-time |
| TimeLapse Editing Unlimited | $3.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of TimeLapse?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 User-friendly interface and easy to learn
- 🎥 High-quality video output and sharp images
- ⚙️ Extensive customization settings and controls
- 🔒 Focus and exposure lock features
- 🎵 Ability to add music to videos
- 📱 Works well with external devices (GoPro, Mottr)
- 💰 Free version available for trial
- ⏱️ Can record long timelapses (hours/days)
- 🎬 Professional-looking results

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing
- ❌ Video playback fails or won't open
- 💾 Projects don't save properly
- 📚 Lack of clear instructions and documentation
- 💰 Misleading free/paid model with hidden paywalls
- 🔄 Inconsistent performance across updates
- ⚡ App stops working after initial uses
- 🎬 Video export limitations and compression issues
- 📹 Doesn't properly handle varying light conditions
- 🔌 Requires airplane mode, disabling notifications
- ⏱️ Final video length artificially limited in free version

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes during video creation and editing
- Video files become corrupted or unplayable
- Projects fail to save or load
- Green screen output instead of recorded video
- Black video output despite successful recording
- Grainy/poor quality video despite 720p claims
- Photo library access denied errors
- App freezes when taking photos
- Crashes with front camera usage
- Crashes on specific iOS versions (4.3.3, iOS 7, iOS 9)
- Video playback crashes immediately upon opening
- Motrr integration causes immediate crashes
- Low battery warning interrupts recording
- Video stops recording prematurely despite settings

**Most requested features**

- Better user manual and in-app instructions
- Longer final video length in free version
- Automatic exposure adjustment for changing light
- Pause/resume recording functionality
- Timestamp/date overlay on videos
- Background app operation capability
- Auto-lock screen disable within app
- 4K video export support
- Ability to disable auto-lock during recording
- Sort library by most recent first
- Screen recording speed adjustment

## Recent user reviews (10 of 359)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timelapse-free/id312286984/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Kein Support

*2026-05-21*

Läuft leider nicht mehr unter aktuellem IOS

### 5/5 — Genial!

*2025-09-03, version 6.2.6*

La baje para filmarme grabandome pintando y me viene perfecto ya que ocupa muchisimo menos espacio que los videos. Lo malo es que no me deja que el video acelerado sea de menos de 15 segundos.( si pinte durante 1 hora 2 horas 3 horas el video siempre va a ser de 15 segundos) por eso lo mejor para mi fue grabarme durante aprox 40min, parar, arrancar de vuelta. Tampoco deja exportsr al carrete, primero tengo que exportar a FILES en iphone, y luego bajarlo al carrete

### 1/5 — Не качайте

*2023-09-15*

Кривое

### 1/5 — No video

*2023-08-31, version 6.2.6*

Just done a timelapse. 
Got all photos, but when I would open the video, then it crushes. 

Unable to see and play the video. 
Almost usless like this. 
(At least I got lots of photos)

### 1/5 — APPS

*2023-08-23, version 6.2.6*

TRASH

### 5/5 — Приложение хорошее

*2023-06-12*

Но требует дороботок

### 5/5 — Запустил приложение на iPhone 6s, полёт нормальный

*2023-04-21*

Всё работает

### 1/5 — Péssimo

*2023-04-06*

Muito ruim

### 1/5 — Interface 😡😡

*2022-10-05, version 6.2.6*

It’s hard to find more illogical, unfriendly and ugly user interface in timelapse edition part

### 1/5 — Parecía prometedor. Pero es malísima

*2021-10-07, version 6.2.6*

Parecía que funcionaba y cumpliría lo prometido,pero solo dio perdida de tiempo y energía, un desastre falla y solo te deja 15 segundos de filmación, un mamarracho de app.

## Frequently asked questions about TimeLapse

### What is TimeLapse?

TimeLapse is a professional mobile application designed for creating and editing time-lapse sequences. It allows users to capture footage with flexible camera settings and then refine it using a dedicated editor with various tools and filters.

### What are the key features of TimeLapse?

Key features include a best-in-class time-lapse camera with flexible setup, 4K video and RAW photo recording, and Smart Exposure to prevent flicker. The app also offers a dedicated HD editor with frame-level editing, virtual pan and zoom, a powerful filter stack, and tilt shift effects.

### How much does TimeLapse cost?

The application is available for free, but it offers in-app purchases. This means the core functionality is free to use, with optional features or enhancements available for purchase.

### What kind of content can I create with TimeLapse?

You can create time-lapse videos that show the illusion of time progressing more quickly. Common examples include movies of clouds moving, plants growing, flowers blooming, or fruit decaying. The app supports creating amazing pan and tilt time-lapse movies when used with compatible robotic motion control devices.

### What devices is TimeLapse compatible with?

The application is designed for iDevices, which typically refers to Apple's range of mobile devices like iPhones and iPads. Specific compatibility details regarding iOS versions would usually be found on the app store listing.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.2.6 — 2016-02-03

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

Fixes.

### 6.2.5 — 2016-01-22

Fixes.

### 6.2.3 — 2016-01-18

Fixes.

### 6.2.2 — 2015-10-12

Update for iOS 9.0

### 6.2.1 — 2015-06-15

Bugfix.

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## More apps by xyster.net LLC

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All apps by xyster.net LLC: https://appshunter.io/developer/884482445

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