Comparison

Time Lapse Clip vs GIF

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

Head to head
About

Time Lapse Clip

Create smooth, high-quality time-lapse videos with an intuitive interface. Adjust frame rates, record sound, and choose from multiple video resolutions. This app saves storage space and time by recording video at a set frame rate and converting it to a sped-up clip.

Highlights
  • Adjustable frame rate (2-20 fps)
  • Multiple video quality options (4K, 1080p, 720p)
  • Records sound
  • Embed date and time
  • Dual/triple-lens support
  • Calculates file size and duration
  • Dim screen to save battery
Features
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Time Lapse Clip. An effective and easy-to-use time-lapse app. Create stunning time-lapse videos with ease. Perfect for casual users, featuring a simple control panel. Features: • Outputs the highest video quality supported by your device • Adjustable frame rate: 2 to 20 frames per second • Records sound as well • Video quality options: 4K (best for viewing), Full HD 1080p, or HD 720p • Easy Start/Stop recording • Dim screen during recording to save battery • Option to embed date and time in the video (time-stamped video) • Supports dual-lens and triple-lens devices • Pinch to zoom, pinch out for ultra-wide-angle lens • Calculates estimated file size and video duration to help with planning • Saves recordings directly to the camera roll • Supports both landscape and portrait modes • Small app size • Simple UI and easy to use How it works: Unlike classic time-lapse apps that take still photos at intervals (every few seconds or minutes), Time Lapse Clip records video at a preset frame rate and converts it into a 30fps clip. The result is a smooth time-lapse video. Examples: • Record at 15fps for 1 minute → results in a 30-second time-lapse • Record at 10fps for 1 minute → results in a 20-second time-lapse Benefits: Recording long videos can quickly fill up storage and cause recordings to stop. This method saves both space and time compared to capturing long videos and speeding them up later. Usage ideas: - Record your road trips - Capture party moments - Film flowers blooming - Record beautiful landscapes - Record drives as proof in case of accidents Tips: • Dim the screen during recording to save battery • Pinch out to use the ultra-wide lens and capture more of the surroundings Best for capturing changes over 1–2 hours, e.g. flower blooming, sunset, sunrise, insect activity, etc. Thanks for your support! Visit nitrio.com for more apps for your iOS devices.

About

GIF

Features
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■ Easy for anyone. Generate GIF animations from videos. ■ Easily select the range of the video to output to GIF with one touch. ■ The created GIF animations can be shared via email and file sharing (AirDrop, LINE, Facebook, Dropbox, etc.). [How to use GIF animations] ・When embedded in a web page, it becomes eye-catching content. ・When attached to an email, the recipient can also enjoy the animation.

Screenshots

Time Lapse Clip4 screens
GIF3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: GIF at every 6 months against Time Lapse Clip's every 38 months. GIF also leads on price ($0.99 vs $3.99). On ads, in-app purchases, 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

Time Lapse Clip costs $3.99 and GIF $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Time Lapse Clip ships an update every 38 months, GIF every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and May 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Time Lapse Clip versus GIF: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTime Lapse ClipGIF
Price$3.99$0.99 — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 38 monthsEvery 6 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1312.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHeng Jia LiangMasanori Katsuta

In-app purchases

None

Time Lapse Clip

No in-app purchases

None

GIF

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Time Lapse Clip free?
Time Lapse Clip costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is GIF free?
GIF costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Time Lapse Clip or GIF have ads?
Neither Time Lapse Clip nor GIF shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Time Lapse Clip or GIF?
Time Lapse Clip ships an update every 38 months, and GIF every 6 months. Most recently, Time Lapse Clip was updated on November 3, 2026 and GIF on May 14, 2026.

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