# Timetracks - Slit-Scan Camera

> Camera app using slit-scan technique for unique moving object photos. (iPhone/iPad app by Masayuki Akamatsu.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timetracks-slit-scan-camera/id348543978 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Masayuki Akamatsu](https://appshunter.io/developer/284722836)
- Category: Photo & Video, Lifestyle
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 1.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 56 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 11 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2010-01-01
- Data updated: 2026-08-13
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timetracks-slit-scan-camera/id348543978/reviews.md

## What is Timetracks?

Timetracks is a camera image-capture application which uses a slit-scan technique.  Like an image scanner, it generates a unique effect over a certain defined duration - moving objects and changing scenes will produce interesting photographs.

This application includes the following optional settings:
- One-way, Palindrome and Still scan movement
- Scan time interval
- Image resolution
- Scan line width
- Exposure Locked
- Camera Preview on Pause
- Image Autosave
- Disable Sleep

When you activate the “Image Autosave” option, the image will be automatically saved periodically.  The activity indicator will be shown while saving.

## Key features

- Slit-scan camera effect
- Adjustable scan movement (One-way, Palindrome, Still)
- Customizable scan time interval
- Image resolution settings
- Scan line width adjustment
- Exposure lock
- Automatic image saving

## Recent user reviews (10 of 56)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timetracks-slit-scan-camera/id348543978/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Great idea but stopped working

*2024-09-08, version 2.2.0*

Potentially this is a great app and I particularly liked the option to change the scan speed but it worked for a few images and then froze up completely ☹️

### 5/5 — こんなカメラを探していました

*2021-02-02*

iOS14.3では問題なく動作します。
ラインスキャンカメラのような画像を撮りたい用途があってこんなカメラを探していました。
助かりました。
キーワードにラインスキャンカメラを追加してもらえると探している人が早く出会えると思います。

### 1/5 — Don't download

*2017-05-20, version 2.2.0*

There are better more functional free apps just like it to download. The app is slow and not high quality as far as the image goes

### 1/5 — 起動しません

*2016-04-17*

起動しません、教えて下さい。

### 1/5 — iOS9.3にて

*2016-03-24*

起動しないことを確認

### 1/5 — クソアプリ

*2016-03-20*

起動してもマトモに使えない

### 1/5 — 起動しない！！

*2016-03-19*

マイナス評価しか出来ないアプリですね！
起動出来ないしお金返して下さい！

### 1/5 — 最低

*2016-03-15*

アプリ開けない
星１以下だー‼️

### 1/5 — 起動すらしない

*2016-03-13*

有料で起動もしないとかありえない

### 1/5 — 詐欺ですか？

*2016-03-09*

金返せ(-_-)

## Frequently asked questions about Timetracks

### What is the slit-scan technique used in Timetracks?

The slit-scan technique creates a unique effect by capturing an image over a defined duration. Moving objects and changing scenes produce interesting, often distorted, photographs, similar to an image scanner.

### What are the optional settings available in Timetracks?

Timetracks offers settings for scan movement (one-way, palindrome, still), scan time interval, image resolution, scan line width, exposure lock, camera preview on pause, image autosave, and disabling sleep mode.

### Does Timetracks have ads?

No, Timetracks does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application that offers its full functionality without interruptions.

### How does the 'Image Autosave' feature work in Timetracks?

When the 'Image Autosave' option is activated, Timetracks will automatically save your captured images periodically. An activity indicator will be displayed on the screen while the saving process is in progress.

### What devices is Timetracks compatible with?

Timetracks is designed for iOS devices, including iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It requires a compatible iOS version to function.

### What is the age rating for Timetracks?

Timetracks has an age rating of 4+. This indicates that the content is generally suitable for all ages, with minimal or no objectionable material.

### How often is Timetracks updated?

The latest version of Timetracks is 2.2.0, which was last updated on May 16, 2016. Updates are not frequent, with the last known update being several years ago.

### What is the user sentiment for Timetracks based on ratings?

Based on the available data, Timetracks has a rating of 1.0 stars from 1 rating. This indicates a very low user satisfaction score from the single review.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.2.0 — 2016-05-16

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

- Added Camera Preview on Pause support
- Added Status indicators such as a progress bar
- Added Chinese localizations

### 2.1.0 — 2016-05-03

- Added long time scan interval support
- Added exposure locked support
- Fixed minor bugs

### 2.0.0 — 2016-04-27

- iOS 9 compatible
- Added iPad support
- Added higher image resolution support
- Added front camera support
- Refined user interface

### 1.1.0 — 2011-06-09

- Runs on iOS 4.0 and later.
- Runs on any iOS device that has a built-in camera
  including iPod touch (4G) and iPad 2(iPhone compatible mode).
- The image width is 304 pixels on iPhone 3G and 320 pixels on the other devices. 
- The image will be saved automatically when the app is going to background.

### 1.0.1 — 2010-01-19

- Fixed the crash bug on low memory.

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