# Lapse It vs Life Lapse Stop Motion

The clearest difference is rating: Life Lapse Stop Motion at 4.8 against Lapse It's 3.4. Life Lapse Stop Motion also leads on review sentiment (69% vs 42%) and ratings volume (9.5K vs 1.1K). Lapse It's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lapse It sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Life Lapse Stop Motion sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Life Lapse Stop Motion holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Life Lapse Stop Motion has 9.5K ratings behind it against 1.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Lapse It's written reviews are positive against 69% of Life Lapse Stop Motion's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lapse It | Life Lapse Stop Motion |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lapse-it/id539108382/reviews) | **[4.8 (9.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/life-lapse-stop-motion/id1281464378/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K | **9.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 42.4% of reviews | **68.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 241 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [INTERACTIVE UNIVERSE CREATIVE SOFTWARES EIRELI](https://appshunter.io/developer/536495164) | [Bolandia Creative Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1281464377) |

## What reviewers say

### Lapse It

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lapse-it/id539108382)

Create stunning time-lapse and stop-motion videos using your device's camera and unique editing tools. Capture sequences, import media, apply filters, and export high-quality videos with advanced customization options.

**Highlights:** Time lapse and stop motion creation, Import images and videos, Advanced editing tools, HDR, GPS, RAW capture, Manual camera controls, Stop motion onion skinning, 50+ stunning filters

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited for one week | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited for three months | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| Unlimited for one year | $4.99 | per year |
| Time Lapse Professional | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for time-lapse videos
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive
- 💡 Lots of customization options
- 🚀 Fast rendering
- 👍 Good for art/painting time-lapses

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🔒 Requires subscription for full features
- 🔋 Takes up a lot of storage space
- 🐛 Issues with saving/exporting videos
- 👎 Confusing interface

**Reported bugs**

- Can't save videos to camera roll
- Doesn't work with older devices
- Inconsistent performance, slow at times
- Glitches when importing/processing videos

**Requested features**

- Option to rotate/landscape mode
- Ability to delete projects easily
- More help/tutorial features
- Ability to edit/trim videos


### Life Lapse Stop Motion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/life-lapse-stop-motion/id1281464378)

Create captivating stop motion animations with ease using this intuitive app. Features include a 4K camera with ghost overlay, powerful editing tools, and built-in social media sharing. Perfect for beginners and professionals alike.

**Highlights:** 4K UHD stop motion camera with ghost overlay, Auto-stitching stop motion editor, Beginner-friendly interface, Stop motion tutorials, Blend stop motion with live action, 20+ one-click editing tools, Add music and sound effects

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stop Motion Pro Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Stop Motion Pro Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Stop Motion Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| Life Lapse Pro | $79.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $129.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 🎨 Allows for creative videos
- 🤖 Helpful tutorials
- 💡 Unique features like merging video and stop motion

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Restricted free version
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Difficult to find certain features
- 🎵 Music/audio features locked behind paywall

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to preview/download videos
- Issues with importing external photos/videos
- Freezing and performance problems
- Inconsistent behavior across devices

**Requested features**

- Add more free music/audio options
- Improve stability and reduce crashes
- Allow more customization in free version
- Add support for external photo/video import
- Improve iPad optimization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lapse It free?

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

### Is Life Lapse Stop Motion free?

Life Lapse Stop Motion is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Lapse It or Life Lapse Stop Motion?

Life Lapse Stop Motion is rated higher. Lapse It averages 3.4 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Life Lapse Stop Motion averages 4.8 from 9.5K ratings.

### Do Lapse It or Life Lapse Stop Motion have ads?

Neither Lapse It nor Life Lapse Stop Motion shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lapse It or Life Lapse Stop Motion?

Lapse It ships an update every 2 weeks, and Life Lapse Stop Motion every 2 weeks. Most recently, Lapse It was updated on October 23, 2026 and Life Lapse Stop Motion on October 31, 2026.

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