Comparison

RocoStar vs PrimeLapse

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

Head to head
About

RocoStar

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RocoStar allows artists to creatively collaborate with our community to create and share their Rocos. What is a Roco? Rocos are a combination of beautiful art pieces presented in inspirational settings and scenes.

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PrimeLapse

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PrimeLapse is a pro-focused timelapse camera for iPhone. Capture individual frames for full control, or record Direct Video timelapses straight to HEVC up to 4K. Built for photographers and filmmakers who want real manual control, not a one-tap novelty timelapse. TWO WAYS TO SHOOT • Individual Frames: Every shot saved as HEIF, JPEG, ProRAW, or RAW for grading and flexible export. • Direct Video Timelapse: Frames written straight into an MP4 video file while you shoot, with no separate photo files. • In-App Rotation: Rotate individual frames directly in the album after capture. MANUAL PRO CAMERA • Complete manual control: ISO, shutter speed, manual/auto focus (AF/MF), white balance (presets or Kelvin + tint), and exposure compensation. • Switch lenses and optical zoom (Ultra Wide, Wide, Tele, Front depending on your iPhone model). • High resolution: 12 MP or 48 MP where supported. • Optional GPS location in photo and video metadata. DIRECT VIDEO TIMELAPSE OPTIONS • 1080p or 4K resolution. • 16:9 or 4:3 (portrait-friendly) aspect ratios. • 24, 25, or 30 fps. • SDR, HDR, or Apple Log (on supported devices). NEW: SMART AUDIO & MOTION BLUR • Background Audio: Keep listening to your music uninterrupted during capture and playback. • Motion Blur on Export: Add cinematic motion blur when exporting (Pixel Motion Blur on iOS 26+, frame blending on earlier versions). PRO EXPORT • Render photo-frame projects to HEVC up to 4K in-app. • High-quality bit rates up to 100 Mbps. • Frame rates including 12 fps stop-motion, 24, 25, and 30 fps. • Save directly to Photos or export via Files. PROJECTS & PREVIEW • Every timelapse is organized as a dedicated project. • Advanced Player: Pinch-to-Zoom and pan (playing or paused), live timeline scrubbing, and playback speeds (0.5Ɨ / 1Ɨ / 2Ɨ). • Correct Portrait Rendering: Portrait frame projects now automatically render and display upright. • Quick Preview folder for single test shots. • Multi-select, export, or delete individual frames easily. • On-device storage overview. TRIAL & PRIMELAPSE PRO • Free Trial: Up to 50 frames per project and 10 preview photos. • PrimeLapse Pro: Unlocks up to 3,600 individual frames per recording, unlimited Direct Video timelapses, and unlimited preview shots. *Note: Feature availability such as 48 MP, ProRAW, and Apple Log depends on your iPhone hardware model.

Screenshots

RocoStar2 screens
PrimeLapse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RocoStar at none against PrimeLapse's 1. PrimeLapse's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. PrimeLapse sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. RocoStar asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RocoStar ships an update every 2 months, PrimeLapse every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
RocoStar versus PrimeLapse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRocoStarPrimeLapse
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.4 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB21 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperPaul UhnJAN DREBES

In-app purchases

None

RocoStar

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

PrimeLapse

One-time1
  • PrimeLapse Pro$5.99

Questions

Is RocoStar free?
RocoStar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PrimeLapse free?
PrimeLapse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RocoStar or PrimeLapse have ads?
RocoStar shows ads; PrimeLapse does not.
Which is updated more often, RocoStar or PrimeLapse?
RocoStar ships an update every 2 months, and PrimeLapse every 4 weeks. Most recently, RocoStar was updated on October 7, 2026 and PrimeLapse on October 4, 2026.

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