# Lapse vs Picnic

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lapse at none against Picnic's 23. Lapse also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks) and ratings volume (118K vs 10K). Picnic's advantage is review sentiment (63% vs 42%) and chart position (#84 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Picnic sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Lapse asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Lapse against 4.8 for Picnic. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lapse has 118K ratings behind it against 10K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 42% of Lapse's written reviews are positive against 63% of Picnic's.

Lapse ships an update daily, Picnic every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lapse | Picnic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (118K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lapse-disposable-camera/id1636699256/reviews) | **[4.8 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picnic-clean-up-storage/id6450713784/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **118K** | 10K |
| Positive reviews | 41.9% of reviews | **63.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#84** |
| Size | 69 MB | 147 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lapse](https://appshunter.io/developer/1493084370) | [MWM](https://appshunter.io/developer/452269707) |

## What reviewers say

### Lapse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lapse-disposable-camera/id1636699256)

Transform your phone into a retro disposable camera. Capture moments spontaneously and develop them later, freeing you from the pressure of perfection. Relive your experiences through personalized recap videos.

**Highlights:** Disposable camera simulation, Shoot now, develop later, Uncurated photo capture, Customizable memory recaps, Retro photo effects

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🤍 Vintage aesthetic
- 🤩 Unique disposable camera concept
- 🌟 Captures everyday moments
- 😊 Intimate sharing with friends
- 🎨 Customizable profile

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤯 Overly complicated sign-up process
- 🙄 Forced invites to use the app
- 🤖 Excessive notifications
- 🤔 Inability to delete or edit photos
- 🙃 Buggy and glitchy performance

**Reported bugs**

- Camera not working for some users
- Photos not saving properly
- Inability to log back into account
- Persistent issues with deleting account

**Requested features**

- Add option to save raw photos without watermark
- Implement a self-timer for photos
- Allow uploading existing photos to the app
- Add ability to reply to comments
- Improve photo sharing and messaging features


### Picnic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picnic-clean-up-storage/id6450713784)

**Currently charting:** #84 Top Grossing · Photo & Video, #155 Top Free · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Effortlessly declutter your photo library with a fun, swipe-based interface. Quickly sort through duplicates, screenshots, and unwanted images to keep only your cherished memories. Enjoy a private and secure experience with all processing done locally on your device.

**Highlights:** Swipe to sort photos, Archive unwanted images, Favorite best pictures, Delete in bulk, Local photo processing, Free daily swipes

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Super Picnic - Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Super Picnic - Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Super Picnic - Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Pass | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium Pass | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Super Picnic - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Pass | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Super Picnic - Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Super Picnic - Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Super Picnic - Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Super Picnic - Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Super Picnic - Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Super Picnic - Annual | $35.90 | per year |
| Super Picnic - Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Super Picnic - Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy and efficient photo sorting
- 👍 Fun and engaging experience
- 🚀 Helps clear storage space
- 👍 Useful for organizing large photo libraries

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and crashes
- 💰 Subscription model and limited free version
- 🐛 Issues with photo deletion and syncing

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes or gets stuck on loading screens
- Photos not loading or disappearing from the app
- Streak progress not tracking correctly

**Requested features**

- More ways to earn additional swipes
- Ability to edit/trim photos within the app
- Integration with cloud storage services


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lapse free?

Lapse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Picnic free?

Picnic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Lapse or Picnic?

Picnic is rated higher. Lapse averages 4.8 out of 5 from 118K ratings, while Picnic averages 4.8 from 10K ratings.

### Do Lapse or Picnic have ads?

Neither Lapse nor Picnic shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lapse or Picnic?

Lapse ships an update daily, and Picnic every 2 weeks. Most recently, Lapse was updated on October 26, 2026 and Picnic on October 26, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*