# iMotion vs Timelapse by ReeLapse

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iMotion at 73% against Timelapse by ReeLapse's 26%. iMotion also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.9) and ratings volume (2.9K vs 127). Timelapse by ReeLapse'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. iMotion sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Timelapse by ReeLapse sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

iMotion holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iMotion has 2.9K ratings behind it against 127, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of iMotion's written reviews are positive against 26% of Timelapse by ReeLapse's.

iMotion ships an update every 2 months, Timelapse by ReeLapse monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iMotion | Timelapse by ReeLapse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imotion/id421365625/reviews)** | [3.9 (127 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timelapse-by-reelapse/id6476781335/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.9K** | 127 |
| Positive reviews | **72.9% of reviews** | 26.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 146 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SKETCHES SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1789604467) | [Reeflex GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1577429991) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Timelapse by ReeLapse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timelapse-by-reelapse/id6476781335)

Capture stunning time-lapses with advanced manual controls and professional video features. Offers RAW frame export, Apple ProRes support, and creative slow shutter effects for unique visuals.

**Highlights:** Advanced manual camera controls, Apple ProRes and RAW frame export, Customizable intervals and frame counts, Slow Shutter modes (Motion Blur, Light Trails), Full sensor resolution and 4K shooting, Intuitive user interface

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly Subscription | $11.99 | per year |
| ReeLapse Annual | $11.99 | per year |
| ReeLapse Life Time Access | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 High quality results
- 👍 Motion blur and light streaking effects
- 👍 Apple ProRes recording
- 👍 Manual controls available
- 👍 Clean interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Does not save recordings
- 🐛 Corrupted or unreadable files
- 🐛 Requires full photo library access
- 🐛 High data usage

**Reported bugs**

- App does not save recordings
- App crashes during recording or saving
- Saved videos are corrupted or unplayable
- App requires full photo library access even with limited access
- App does not initialize due to permission loop

**Requested features**

- Add presets
- Support DNG Bayer raw images
- Option for a chime when recording ends
- Option to reset screen brightness when recording ends
- Option to remember previous settings


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iMotion free?

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

### Is Timelapse by ReeLapse free?

Timelapse by ReeLapse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iMotion or Timelapse by ReeLapse?

iMotion is rated higher. iMotion averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while Timelapse by ReeLapse averages 3.9 from 127 ratings.

### Do iMotion or Timelapse by ReeLapse have ads?

iMotion shows ads; Timelapse by ReeLapse does not.

### Which is updated more often, iMotion or Timelapse by ReeLapse?

iMotion ships an update every 2 months, and Timelapse by ReeLapse monthly. Most recently, iMotion was updated on November 7, 2026 and Timelapse by ReeLapse on October 30, 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.*