Comparison

Timetracks4D vs SLIT_STUDIO

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

Head to head
About

Timetracks4D

Create unique moving photographs with a slit-scan camera effect. Adjust scan movement, time intervals, resolution, and exposure for custom results. Automatically save your creations periodically.

Highlights
  • Slit-scan camera effect
  • Adjustable scan movement (One-way, Palindrome, Still)
  • Customizable scan time interval
  • Image resolution settings
  • Scan line width adjustment
  • Exposure lock
  • Automatic image saving
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Timetracks4D is a camera that cuts time out as if it were space. Think of video as a cube stacked in three directions: width, height and time. Ordinary playback cuts that cube straight across time and shows you the slices one after another. Timetracks4D tilts the cut. Once it is tilted, every place on the screen shows a different moment: whatever held still comes out as it was, and only what moved is twisted. ■ Two ways to shoot [Movie] Records while the cut turns. The tilt changes from frame to frame, so the picture keeps moving. Angle, Speed and Window Time change how it twists. [Still] Builds one picture by stacking narrow bands, one at a time. Each band was taken at a different moment, so the finished picture reads as the flow of time from top to bottom. This is the slit scan, the way the first Timetracks worked. It saves a long picture: eight screenfuls joined end to end, each at the camera's own resolution. Both are made from the same camera feed, but they treat time differently, so each one has its own settings. ■ Main settings - Camera (Back / Front), Zoom (Lens), Resolution, Frame Rate - Transform (Shear / Rotate) and the edge time runs along (Long Edge / Short Edge) - Auto Rotate speed, Angle, Window Time - How the band moves (One-way / Palindrome / Wave / Fixed / Drift / Random) - Interval between bands, from single frames to hours - Scan Width - Full Screen, Show Buttons, Touch Gestures, Prevent Auto-Lock - Add Location There is a button that randomizes the settings. If you are not sure what to touch first, press that. ■ Getting a good result Hold the device still. If the device moves, the whole picture moves with it and you cannot tell that apart from the subject moving. A tripod or a table is the sure way. Point it at something that moves. A still subject seen from a still device gives the same picture at every moment, so nothing happens. People walking, a hand, water, traffic, anything swaying in the wind - these work well. Once you have the feel of it, try moving the device instead. That is where the more complicated shapes come from. ■ Pricing Everything except recording is free. Play with the camera and the settings as much as you like; the picture you would get is on the screen already. Try it first. Full Access (a one-time in-app purchase) removes the ad and lets you save movies and stills. If you have already bought Timetracks, you do not need to buy anything. Full Access turns on by itself when you update.

About

SLIT_STUDIO

Features
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Tired of ordinary photos? Step into a new dimension of visual expression with SLIT_STUDIO, the high-performance slit-scan camera app that transforms reality into art. SLIT_STUDIO isn’t just another camera app. It’s a powerful tool for creative exploration. Its high-performance engine ensures smooth, real-time slit-scan effects, allowing you to capture dynamic moments with breathtaking distortions of time and space. And with its deeply customizable options, you are in complete control. Experiment with parameters to sculpt your visuals exactly as you envision them. From subtle time-slices to dramatic warping effects, SLIT_STUDIO empowers you to: - Transform Landscapes: Turn ordinary scenes into dynamic, flowing works of art. - Create Surreal Portraits: Stretch and distort faces for captivating and otherworldly portraits. - Experiment with Motion: Capture movement in unique and mesmerizing ways. - Create Abstract Art: Experiment with visual distortion and abstraction. Key Features: - High-Performance Engine: Up to 4K/120 fps, 1080p/240 fps real-time capturing. - Capture images and videos at the same time. - Capture long slit-scan image: Up to 60000 pixels for long side. - Highly Customizable: Adjust slit parameters, directions, speeds, and more to achieve your artistic vision. - Intuitive Interface: Easy to use yet powerful, designed for both beginners and experienced photographers. - Easy to manage: Easily preview your unique slit-scan art with ease. SLIT_STUDIO is your gateway to a world of visual art. Download now and start bending reality to your creative will!

Screenshots

Timetracks4D4 screens
SLIT_STUDIO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SLIT_STUDIO at none against Timetracks4D's shown. On price, update cadence, 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. Timetracks4D sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SLIT_STUDIO sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Timetracks4D ships an update every 3 weeks, SLIT_STUDIO fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Timetracks4D versus SLIT_STUDIO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimetracks4DSLIT_STUDIO
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews23.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.617.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMasayuki AkamatsuJinyu Meng

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Timetracks4D

One-time1
  • Full Access$4.99
2 purchases

SLIT_STUDIO

One-time2
  • Tip Developer$0.99
  • Full Version$5.99

Questions

Is Timetracks4D free?
Timetracks4D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SLIT_STUDIO free?
SLIT_STUDIO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Timetracks4D or SLIT_STUDIO have ads?
Timetracks4D shows ads; SLIT_STUDIO does not.
Which is updated more often, Timetracks4D or SLIT_STUDIO?
Timetracks4D ships an update every 3 weeks, and SLIT_STUDIO fortnightly. Most recently, Timetracks4D was updated on September 23, 2026 and SLIT_STUDIO on September 2, 2026.

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