Comparison

Illustration Maker vs Lapsify

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

Head to head
About

Illustration Maker

Transform your photos into unique illustrations with this free app. It processes portraits, landscapes, and food images directly on your device, ensuring your data remains private. Save your creations and enjoy a secure photo editing experience.

Highlights
  • Photo to illustration conversion
  • Process portraits, landscapes, and food
  • On-device data analysis
  • Save processed images
  • Free to use
Features
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This application allows you to convert photos into illustrations. You can process portraits, landscapes, food, and various photos. It is free. ・Features Photo processing Save images ・Safe and Secure Privacy The data used for photo processing is analyzed within the user's device and is not sent outside the device (server), so you can use your photos with peace of mind.

About

Lapsify

Features
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Shoot. Overlay. Look back. Lapsify is a fixed-point timelapse app built for one thing: taking the same shot, again and again. Ghost Overlay shows your previous photo as a translucent layer on the camera, so anyone can line up the same frame. Turn your day-to-day changes into a single timelapse video and share it with family or on social media. ▼ Perfect for ・Capturing your child's growth in the same pose every month ・Tracking weight loss or fitness with before & after photos ・Watching plants and vegetable gardens grow ・Documenting DIY projects and artwork over time ・Recording construction and renovation progress ▼ Key features ・Ghost shooting: overlay your previous photo with adjustable opacity ・Timelapse video: export your photos as one video (set how long each photo is shown) ・Before / After slider: overlay two photos to visualize the change ・Bulk import: bring in existing photos from your library, keeping their EXIF dates ・Project metadata: log values such as weight and height for each project ・Reminders: daily notifications so you never miss a shot ・Multiple projects: keep kids, plants, fitness and more in separate projects ・Backup / restore: export all photos and project data as a ZIP file ・Dark and light mode ・Available in English and Japanese ▼ Privacy first ・All photos are stored only on your device. Nothing is uploaded to the cloud ・Lapsify never sends your photos anywhere ・No account or email address required ▼ Lapsify Premium All core features are free. Upgrade to Premium to unlock: ・Unlimited projects (the free plan allows up to 3) ・4K video export ・No watermark on videos ・No ads Choose a monthly or yearly plan (free trial available for new subscribers). ▼ Support Questions or requests? Reach us through our support page. Support: https://www.nos-co.jp/apps/support/lapsify Privacy Policy: https://www.nos-co.jp/apps/privacy/lapsify

Screenshots

Illustration Maker3 screens
Lapsify4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Illustration Maker at weekly against Lapsify's monthly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Illustration Maker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Lapsify sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Illustration Maker ships an update weekly, Lapsify monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Illustration Maker versus Lapsify: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIllustration MakerLapsify
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews10.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size110 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNoboru KatoNOS K.K.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Illustration Maker

Subscriptions2
  • Premium$4.991 Month
  • Premium Annual$29.991 Year
2 purchases

Lapsify

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Illustration Maker free?
Illustration Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lapsify free?
Lapsify is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Illustration Maker or Lapsify have ads?
Both Illustration Maker and Lapsify show ads.
Which is updated more often, Illustration Maker or Lapsify?
Illustration Maker ships an update weekly, and Lapsify monthly. Most recently, Illustration Maker was updated on October 16, 2026 and Lapsify on October 17, 2026.

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