# Lapse It Pro vs Timelapse by ReeLapse

The clearest difference is price: Timelapse by ReeLapse at Free against Lapse It Pro's $2.99. Lapse It Pro's advantage is review sentiment (61% vs 26%) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On rating, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Timelapse by ReeLapse is free to download; Lapse It Pro costs $2.99 up front. Timelapse by ReeLapse sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per year. Lapse It Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.9 for Lapse It Pro against 3.9 for Timelapse by ReeLapse. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lapse It Pro has 1.2K ratings behind it against 127, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of Lapse It Pro's written reviews are positive against 26% of Timelapse by ReeLapse's.

Lapse It Pro ships an update fortnightly, Timelapse by ReeLapse monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lapse It Pro | Timelapse by ReeLapse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[3.9 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lapse-it-pro/id536495161/reviews)** | [3.9 (127 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timelapse-by-reelapse/id6476781335/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 127 |
| Positive reviews | **61.4% of reviews** | 26.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#168** | — |
| Size | 28 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [INTERACTIVE UNIVERSE CREATIVE SOFTWARES EIRELI](https://appshunter.io/developer/536495164) | [Reeflex GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1577429991) |

## What reviewers say

### Lapse It Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lapse-it-pro/id536495161)

**Currently charting:** #168 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Capture and edit professional time-lapse and stop-motion videos using your device's camera. Offers advanced controls for image capture, extensive editing tools, and multiple export options for stunning UHD 4K+ videos.

**Highlights:** Time lapse and stop motion capture, Import images and videos for editing, UHD 4K+ video export, Advanced camera controls (HDR, RAW, GPS), Onion skin and sound capture for stop motion, 50+ filters and color post-processing, Add multiple audio tracks

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app
- 👍 Awesome features
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Produces professional results
- 👍 Lots of control and customization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Buggy after updates
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🔒 Poor customer support
- 🔒 Difficult to delete projects

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when rendering long videos
- Camera orientation issues
- Timestamp not syncing correctly
- Inability to delete projects
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Add ability to import photos/videos from camera roll
- Improve export/sharing options
- Add scheduled capture mode
- Improve video editing tools
- Add support for multiple cameras


### 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 Lapse It Pro free?

Lapse It Pro costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Timelapse by ReeLapse free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Lapse It Pro or Timelapse by ReeLapse?

Lapse It Pro is rated higher. Lapse It Pro averages 3.9 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Timelapse by ReeLapse averages 3.9 from 127 ratings.

### Do Lapse It Pro or Timelapse by ReeLapse have ads?

Neither Lapse It Pro nor Timelapse by ReeLapse shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lapse It Pro or Timelapse by ReeLapse?

Lapse It Pro ships an update fortnightly, and Timelapse by ReeLapse monthly. Most recently, Lapse It Pro was updated on October 29, 2026 and Timelapse by ReeLapse on October 27, 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.*