Comparison

Smile vs Lapsecho

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

Head to head
About

Smile

Features
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You want to take a lot of pictures of your child's growth, especially cute smiles. However, a baby who couldn't understand the language doesn't laugh at all, and when finally laughed, I couldn't shoot in time. Also, when it takes time to shoot, children get sick and it's finally hard to shoot with a smile! Since I have twins, it's extremely difficult to take better pictures... In such a case, this app! When the specified number of people smile, pictures will be taken automatically. Even if no smile, eyes open, it's OK, you can also specify the number of people with open eyes for automatic shooting. It is also possible to shoot while playing youtube videos for children. * Screen description * Play button: Play the video Web button: Opens the home page (Tap an empty area to hide the panels and buttons. Tap the screen again to restore it.) [Status panel] --People: Number of faces in the picture --Eye Open: Number of faces with open eyes --Smile: Number of smiles [Conditon panel] --Eye Open switch: Allows the shutter to be released when the number of faces with open eyes exceeds the specified number. --Smile switch: Releases the shutter when the number of smiles exceeds the specified number. --Shutter Interval: Shutter release interval (seconds) --People Min: The shutter is released when the number of faces that match the specified conditions exceeds the number specified here.

About

Lapsecho

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Lapsecho is a camera app focused on timelapse and fixed-point observation. Capture a plant, a construction site, or the sky—either one photo a day from the same framing, or continuous interval shots compiled into a video. Everything stays on your device. ■ Two modes ・Shoot now (interval timelapse) Clouds, sunsets, cooking, crafts, study sessions. Set the interval and use blackout power-saving mode during long runs. ・Fixed-point observation Plants, renovations, kids growing up, before/after. A ghost overlay helps you match the previous shot. ■ Alignment tools ・Ghost overlay (opacity control) ・Rule-of-thirds grid ・Gyro level indicator ■ Stable capture ・Tap to lock AE / AF / AWB ・Shooting planner (interval × duration → frame count & length) ・Blackout mode (dims the screen during interval capture) ・Auto-stop when battery is low (keeps frames already captured) ■ Projects ・Save frames per project ・Rename, pin, sort by last capture ・Frame list with preview and delete ■ Export ・Compile frames to MP4 on device ・Per-frame duration, crossfade, fps (24/30/60) ・Preview and save to Photos ■ Data Photos and projects are stored locally. No account required. No cloud sync. ■ Lapsecho Pro (one-time purchase) Free tier includes all shooting features. Pro removes the export watermark, enables higher-resolution export, unlimited projects, and hides the ad on the export screen. See in-app details. ※ A tripod or fixed mount is recommended for timelapse. Handheld use may not suit all subjects.

Screenshots

Smile1 screens
Lapsecho4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Smile at none against Lapsecho's 1. On price, ads, 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. Lapsecho sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Smile asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 4 level
Smile versus Lapsecho: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmileLapsecho
PriceFreeFree
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.3 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB50 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperYasuhiro SuzukiHARVEST LAB

In-app purchases

None

Smile

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Lapsecho

One-time1
  • Lapsecho Pro$3.99

Questions

Is Smile free?
Smile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lapsecho free?
Lapsecho is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Smile or Lapsecho have ads?
Both Smile and Lapsecho show ads.

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