Comparison

Time vs EmoShot

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Time

Capture moments you missed with a time machine feature, allowing you to retake photos and edit them later. Apply real-time filters, adjust aspect ratios, and even convert videos into pictures. Customize controls and remove ads with in-app purchases.

Highlights
  • Time Machine for retaking photos
  • Real-time filters (60+ types)
  • Video to picture conversion
  • Editable aspect ratios
  • Customizable volume button/shake gestures
  • Ad removal option
Features
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It's okay to miss a definitive moment. You can retake it until the moment you launch the application with the Time Machine function. You can change the moment of taking, zoom, filter, aspect ratio, orientation later. In the past mode, a picture can be taken with frame-advance or slow playback. Also, recorded videos can be read and turned into pictures. 60 kinds of real-time filter installed. Color change 17, effect 10, transformation 10, face recognition 12, other 11. You can edit the photographs, change the rotation,trimming,filter,deformation(10 types),color and square. Aspect ratios of three types (1: 1, 4: 3, 16: 9) can be switched. For animals and babies, who cannot communicate, you can change shutter sounds to gain their interest. ◆in-app purchases option settings ・Remove Ads Advertisement will disappear. ・volume switch and shake gesture Assign a function to the volume button and shake gesture (shutter, favorite, pause, change brightness of the screen). ・temporally save if app stop in background,temporarily save the movie automatically.You can check the video at next startup. ・Startup setting You can choose startup page with three kinds(camera,album,setting). ・Change icon Band of the icon disappears.

About

EmoShot

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EmoShot is an intuitive film-like camera app for everyone. Retro film texture and 2in1 half-camera composition turn everyday moments into natural works of art. No complicated steps. Just shoot and save emotional photos. ◆ 2in1 Composition (Half-camera style) Combine two photos into one. EmoShot automatically selects vertical 4:3 shots, creating retro results effortlessly. Capture time and atmosphere as they are. ◆ Film-like Filters Original color grading recreates authentic film mood. Indoors or outdoors, your photos feel cinematic. ◆ Custom Shutter Button Long-press to change the shutter design. Enjoy the act of shooting itself. ◆ Simple Operation UI based on the iPhone camera. Easy from the first use. ◆ Usage Free version: 5 photos per day. Unlock unlimited shots with in-app purchase. Try free, upgrade if you love it. With EmoShot, make everyday moments a little more special. Textura de película y composición 2-en-1 que une 2 fotos en 1 para convertir un instante en una historia. Mantén pulsado el botón del obturador para personalizarlo.

Screenshots

Time4 screens
EmoShot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: EmoShot at none against Time's shown. EmoShot also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Time sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and EmoShot sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Time ships an update every 5 months, EmoShot every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Time versus EmoShot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimeEmoShot
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAyumu Kinoshitasatoru takagai

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Time

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$3.99
1 purchases

EmoShot

One-time1
  • Full Unlock$2.99

Questions

Is Time free?
Time is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EmoShot free?
EmoShot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Time or EmoShot have ads?
Time shows ads; EmoShot does not.
Which is updated more often, Time or EmoShot?
Time ships an update every 5 months, and EmoShot every 5 days. Most recently, Time was updated on October 16, 2026 and EmoShot on October 10, 2026.

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