Comparison

Fast Camera vs Lapse HD/R

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

Head to head
About

Fast Camera

Capture lightning-fast burst photos and create stunning timelapse videos. Save only your best shots, with advanced controls for focus, exposure, and HDR. Perfect for active subjects and group photos.

Highlights
  • Up to 30 photos per second
  • 48MP Photo Capture
  • HDR Photos
  • Timelapse Video creation
  • Timer Repeat for batch shooting
  • Manual Focus and Exposure
  • Social Sharing & Export
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Lightning fast burst photos. Save only the best! Timelapse Video, Timer & Amazing Fast Filters. • Shoots up to 30 photos a second at 12MP • 48MP Photo Capture on supported devices • HDR Photos for improved dynamic range • Timer Repeat for hands-free batch shooting • Save only the best shots to your camera roll • Export Timelapse Videos & Slideshows • Lock focus and exposure just like the pros • Manual Focus and Exposure • Social Sharing & Export Options • Locked Screen Widget for Instant Access • Siri Shortcuts for Quick Camera Launch • Three Grid Density Options (Small, Medium, Large) • Context Menus for Quick Photo Actions ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• •• THE CRITICS LOVE FAST CAMERA •• "If you want to take the perfect pic, set up group photos on a timer, or make stop-motion videos, this app keeps the interface simple, but offers the tools to make it happen." - CNET "Fast Camera is a must-have app for parents of active children, who won't sit still for a photo." - Kelly Hodgkins, TUAW "Fast Camera is a great utility camera to have. It's really fast, stable, and doesn't clutter up your camera roll." - Marty Yawnick, iPhoneography "…if you're looking for a better way to capture fast-moving targets, I recommend giving Fast Camera a try." - Jennifer Beese, Todays iPhone "Fast Camera is one of the more interesting apps I've come across lately." Leanna Lofte, iMore "Starbucks Pick of the Week, August 6th" - Daily App Show ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• SHOOT 'EM IN LIGHTNING SPEED With up to 1,500 pics a minute it's the fastest camera on the App Store. Period. SNAP, PICK AND ROLL Take tons of shots quickly...but save only the best pics to your camera roll. TAKE CHARGE OF THE SCENE Set the camera to take continuous photos (default), a burst of photos, or manual shots. CREATE STOP MOTION STORIES Get creative and turn your pics into a stop motion video. SNAP AMAZING GROUP SHOTS Turn on the timer, jump in the pic and choose from multiple shots. GET POWERFUL CONTROLS Manually control locking of focus, exposure, and white balance. NEVER MISS A MOMENT The camera starts shooting as soon as the app opens so you won't miss a thing. TAKE THOUSANDS OF PICTURES There's no limit to the number of photos you can capture. CHANGE ORIENTATION ON THE FLY Switch between landscape and portrait while shooting. TRAVEL THRU TIME Turn Date/Time on in settings to overlay the precise shutter capture time on exported photos and videos. CAPTURE IN STUNNING DETAIL Shoot at full 48MP resolution on supported devices. Enable HDR for improved dynamic range with multi-camera fusion, stabilization, and red-eye reduction. HANDS-FREE BATCH SHOOTING Timer Repeat automatically restarts the countdown after each Manual 5, 10, or 25 batch completes. Keep shooting until you tap stop — ideal for time-lapse photography. MODERNIZED PHOTO LIBRARY Browse your sessions in a beautiful card-based grid. Long-press any photo for quick Preview, Share, or Delete actions. Choose between three grid density options to see more or fewer thumbnails at once. SHARE YOUR WAY Export to Instagram, Email, Video, and more using the native iOS share sheet. ALSO INCLUDES - Auto Focus/Exposure lock on double-tap. Manual controls on triple-tap. - Select All, Invert Selection, and bulk actions for managing large sessions. - Session headers showing photo count and selection status. EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE Email our 24-hour support team at iphone@i4software.com if you have any questions! Visit our website: www.i4fastcamera.com

About

Lapse HD/R

Capture stunning time-lapse videos in true HDR and 4K HD resolution. This app utilizes patented technology to expand dynamic range, reduce flickering and ghosting, and process video in real-time on your device. Enhance your videos with built-in processing modes and optional soundtracks.

Highlights
  • True HDR time-lapse video
  • 4K HD resolution
  • Up to 5 EV dynamic range expansion
  • Multi-stage deflickering
  • Deghosting
  • Real-time GPU processing
  • Quicktime format export
  • Built-in processing modes
Features
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"To have all this capability in a smartphone is a wonder"—TUAW Record timelapse video in true HDR and 4K HD resolution on your iPhone! Watch the demo video and a before/after video at http://www.thaliacam.com/lapse/ios.html How does it work? ---------------- The patented HD/R™ technology in Thalia® Lapse™ HD/R™ takes several different exposures of the same scene for each video frame and works magic (technical term: tonemapping) to turn them into a video stream reflecting the scene’s dynamic range. * Up to 5 EV values of dynamic range expansion, depending on the scene shot * Multi-stage deflickering avoids the flickering artifacts that often occur when stitching together time-lapse video from photos * Deghosting avoids ghosting artifacts from moving objects * Processing on the iPhone’s GPU calculates tonemapped video in real time, preserving local contrast on scenes with strong dynamic range * Stores high-quality movies in Quicktime format with up to 2060p resolution * Amazing built-in processing modes for a subdued effect, adding punch to the video, and artistic effect * If desired, adds a soundtrack from your iTunes library to the video User note -------- Time-lapse videography by its very nature demands a certain patience from the videographer. You will need some sort of contraption to keep your phone pointing steadily in one direction while you are shooting the video. It's certainly possible to jury-rig this using a book or such, but we strongly recommend using a tripod. See http://www.thaliacam.com/lapse/ios.html for details. US Patent 9,955,084. Patents pending.

Screenshots

Fast Camera4 screens
Lapse HD/R1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Fast Camera at 4.7 against Lapse HD/R's 3.0. Fast Camera also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 42%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 10 months). Lapse HD/R's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $4.99) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Fast Camera costs $4.99 and Lapse HD/R $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Fast Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fast Camera has 697 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Fast Camera's written reviews are positive against 42% of Lapse HD/R's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fast Camera ships an update every 2 months, Lapse HD/R every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Fast Camera versus Lapse HD/R: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFast CameraLapse HD/R
Price$4.99$2.99 — better
Rating4.7 (697 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews83.1% of reviews — better41.7% of reviews
Number of ratings697 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 10 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeri4softwarePromanthan LLC

Customer experience

Fast Camera

All ratings697 ratings
Positive92.8%
Neutral1.7%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews1,372 reviews
Positive83.1%
Neutral6.0%
Negative10.9%

Lapse HD/R

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive41.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative58.3%

Bugs and requests

Fast Camera

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Photos disappearing or getting corrupted
  • App crashing when trying to review/delete photos
  • Inability to select desired photo resolution
  • Inconsistent behavior when switching between front and rear cameras

Requested features

5 requests
  • Zoom functionality
  • Ability to save photos directly to cloud storage
  • Slow motion video recording
  • Improved photo editing tools
  • Option to disable automatic photo capture on app launch

Lapse HD/R

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Fast Camera

No in-app purchases

None

Lapse HD/R

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Fast Camera free?
Fast Camera costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lapse HD/R free?
Lapse HD/R costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Fast Camera or Lapse HD/R?
Fast Camera is rated higher. Fast Camera averages 4.7 out of 5 from 697 ratings, while Lapse HD/R averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Fast Camera or Lapse HD/R have ads?
Neither Fast Camera nor Lapse HD/R shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fast Camera or Lapse HD/R?
Fast Camera ships an update every 2 months, and Lapse HD/R every 10 months. Most recently, Fast Camera was updated on October 18, 2026 and Lapse HD/R on October 11, 2026.

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