Illustration Maker vs Lapsify
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Photo to illustration conversion
- Process portraits, landscapes, and food
- On-device data analysis
- Save processed images
- Free to use
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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.
Lapsify
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
Illustration Maker ships an update weekly, Lapsify monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Illustration Maker | Lapsify |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 10.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 110 MB | 72 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Noboru Kato | NOS K.K. |
In-app purchases
Illustration Maker
- Premium$4.991 Month
- Premium Annual$29.991 Year
Lapsify
- Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- Pro Yearly$29.991 Year









