# TimeLapse vs iMotion

The clearest difference is rating: iMotion at 4.5 against TimeLapse's 2.3. iMotion also leads on ratings volume (2.8K vs 18) and review sentiment (73% vs 58%). TimeLapse's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TimeLapse sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and iMotion sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

iMotion holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iMotion has 2.8K ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of TimeLapse's written reviews are positive against 73% of iMotion's.

TimeLapse ships an update every 3 weeks, iMotion every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TimeLapse | iMotion |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timelapse-free/id312286984/reviews) | **[4.5 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imotion/id421365625/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 18 | **2.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 58.5% of reviews | **72.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 19 MB | 146 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.3** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [xyster.net LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/884482445) | [SKETCHES SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1789604467) |

## What reviewers say

### TimeLapse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timelapse-free/id312286984)

Create and edit professional time-lapse videos on your mobile device. Capture sequences with flexible camera settings, including 4K video and RAW photos, and refine your footage with frame-level editing and powerful filters.

**Highlights:** Flexible time-lapse camera setup, 4K video and RAW photo capture, Smart Exposure for flicker-free results, Frame-level sequence editor, Virtual pan and zoom, Powerful filter stack, Tilt shift effect

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TimeLapse Recording Unlimited | $1.99 | one-time |
| TimeLapse Editing Unlimited | $3.99 | one-time |
| TimeLapse Unlimited | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly interface and easy to learn
- 🎥 High-quality video output and sharp images
- ⚙️ Extensive customization settings and controls
- 🔒 Focus and exposure lock features
- 🎵 Ability to add music to videos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing
- ❌ Video playback fails or won't open
- 💾 Projects don't save properly
- 📚 Lack of clear instructions and documentation
- 💰 Misleading free/paid model with hidden paywalls

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes during video creation and editing
- Video files become corrupted or unplayable
- Projects fail to save or load
- Green screen output instead of recorded video
- Black video output despite successful recording

**Requested features**

- Better user manual and in-app instructions
- Longer final video length in free version
- Automatic exposure adjustment for changing light
- Pause/resume recording functionality
- Timestamp/date overlay on videos


### iMotion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imotion/id421365625)

Create captivating time-lapse and stop-motion videos with ease. This app offers multiple capture modes, professional rendering quality, and full camera control to help you animate your world and share your creations.

**Highlights:** Time-Lapse & Stop-Motion creation, Multiple capture modes (time-lapse, manual, mic trigger, library import), 4K UHD, 1080p, 720p export options, Full camera control (focus, exposure, white balance), Export videos, photos, and GIFs, Frame-by-frame animation preview

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium | $29.99 | per year |
| iMotion Full Version | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Simple and intuitive interface
- 🎨 Great for stop motion and animation
- 🎥 Helpful features like onion skin and remote control
- ⭐️ Useful for school projects and hobbies

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Many features locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Bugs with frame order and black images
- 🔍 Limited camera controls and zooming
- 🔀 Issues with resuming projects and maintaining frame order
- 🔇 No audio/voiceover support

**Reported bugs**

- Frames get scrambled when resuming projects
- Frequent app crashes, especially with longer animations
- Imported photos sometimes display as black
- Issues with exporting and saving completed videos

**Requested features**

- Add ability to import entire photo albums
- Implement portrait mode and aspect ratio options
- Allow adding sound effects and background music
- Improve frame management and reordering capabilities
- Provide more advanced editing tools and effects


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TimeLapse free?

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

### Is iMotion free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TimeLapse or iMotion?

iMotion is rated higher. TimeLapse averages 2.3 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while iMotion averages 4.5 from 2.8K ratings.

### Do TimeLapse or iMotion have ads?

iMotion shows ads; TimeLapse does not.

### Which is updated more often, TimeLapse or iMotion?

TimeLapse ships an update every 3 weeks, and iMotion every 2 months. Most recently, TimeLapse was updated on September 20, 2026 and iMotion on October 17, 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.*