# Artcast vs TimeLapse 4K

The clearest difference is price: Artcast at Free against TimeLapse 4K's $0.99. Artcast also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (31 vs 3). TimeLapse 4K's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.7) and ads (none vs shown). On in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Artcast is free to download; TimeLapse 4K costs $0.99 up front. Artcast sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and TimeLapse 4K sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TimeLapse 4K holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Artcast has 31 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Artcast ships an update every 2 weeks, TimeLapse 4K every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Artcast | TimeLapse 4K |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [3.7 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artcast/id1051396325/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timelapse-4k/id6739243987/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **31** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 38.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 33 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ambience Visuals LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1051396324) | [KISSAPP, S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/552812711) |

## What reviewers say

### Artcast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artcast/id1051396325)

Discover, share, and create art with a global community. Curate personal collections, display them on your TV, and even earn revenue from your own creations. Connect with artists and art lovers worldwide.

**Highlights:** Discover diverse artwork and artists, Connect with a global artist community, Create and upload your own artwork, Earn revenue from artwork views, Curate custom art playlists, Sync art collections to your TV

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gallery Pass (1 Month) | $4.99 | per month |
| Gallery Pass (Annual) | $49.99 | per year |
| Gallery Rental | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gallery Rental | $1.99 | one-time |


### TimeLapse 4K

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timelapse-4k/id6739243987)

Experience stunning 4K and HD time-lapses with endless loop playback. Customize your viewing with visual effects, display layouts, and on-screen elements like clocks and calendar events. Enjoy background playback and a sleep timer for ultimate relaxation.

**Highlights:** 4K and HD video playback, Endless loop and shuffle modes, Background playback, Sleep timer, Apple TV and Chromecast compatibility, Visual effects and display layouts, Clock and calendar display

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TimeLapse Full Version | $1.99 | per month |
| TimeLapse Full Version | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Artcast free?

Artcast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is TimeLapse 4K free?

TimeLapse 4K costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Artcast or TimeLapse 4K?

TimeLapse 4K is rated higher. Artcast averages 3.7 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while TimeLapse 4K averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Artcast or TimeLapse 4K have ads?

Artcast shows ads; TimeLapse 4K does not.

### Which is updated more often, Artcast or TimeLapse 4K?

Artcast ships an update every 2 weeks, and TimeLapse 4K every 4 months. Most recently, Artcast was updated on October 26, 2026 and TimeLapse 4K on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*