Comparison

Lapse It vs Timelapse by ReeLapse

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

Head to head
About

Lapse It

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
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FEATURED IN THE MEDIA: • Featured on the English TV Show "The Gadget Show" http://youtu.be/QjjayQVHnrk • You can watch a great video review at http://youtu.be/8jhIyDYcumM •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Lapse It is intuitive and simple to use, you will be able to capture and edit your time-lapse or stop-motion projects powered by unique features available in your device. No need for expensive photography equipment, you just need Lapse It. POWERFUL AND UNIQUE FEATURES: • Create time lapse and stop motion projects using the full potential of your device • Import multiple images and videos from multiple sources to compose a new project using many editing tools • Instant preview and fast export of your compositions creating gorgeous UHD 4K+ videos CAMERA FEATURES: • Capture sequences of pictures using powerful camera and timings features. • Camera can be easily adjusted to capture images using all the powerful features your device has to offer. • Include capturing in HDR ( High Dynamic Range ), GPS ( Location ), RAW ( Unprocessed image ), Depth ( 3D Map ), Bracket ( Multiple instant shots ) • Schedule a time for the capture to start automatically • Define when the capture should stop ( after a number of frames or a time length ) • Manual camera controls for exposure, focus, ISO and white balance • Remote live access to the captured images while recording using iCloud • Zoom can be adjusted over time while recording including remotely using Apple Watch • Stop motion mode with extra features: onion skin ( previous image as 'ghost' for the next ) and touch-less capture using sound ( for example a 'clap' ) • Resume previous captures for multiple days recording or to continue a project on a different location • Other options are low-lightning mode, color space, image format, onion skin and grid EDITING FEATURES: • Play and export sequences of images as videos including advanced editor tools • Define the duration of your time lapse with millisecond precision, easily making it play slower or faster • Stylize your compositon choosing from the unique 50 stunning filters, including the miniaturization tilt-shift effect • Image color post-processing controls for saturation, brightness, contrast, opacity, blur and more • Duplicate or exclude single or a range of images and just export the shots that are perfect • The order of the images that compose can be changed and easily time reversed • Every frame that compose your video is editable and exportable as single image • Advanced render modes include customized resolution, frame rate, bitrate and format ( H.264 MP4 or H.265 HEIC ) • Share directly to Instagram, Messenger, Whatsapp, YouTube, Facebook, Vimeo and many others • Add multiple audio tracks for a more immersive result, use any song from your Music library or any MP3 or WAVE using Files, search from a free music online catalog, there is even a voice recorder included, that will serve for multiple purposes MORE FEATURES: • The only time lapse and stop motion app that you will ever need • Image sequence real time lapse and not just accelerated videos • Video tutorials are included so you learn to make use of all the features • Can use all the cameras on your device and captures from multiple cameras at once • Real-time capture information on the screen during capture • No restrictions for capture length or frames • Tested and approved by more than 10.000.000 people with 4.5+ rating • Some features may just available on the Professional version •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• WHAT IS TIME LAPSE ? Time Lapse is a photography technique that gives an accelerated view of slowly changing events. Events such as movement of clouds, the rising and setting of the sun, animal life, a party with your friends, even individual activities like drawing or playing sports or anything else that you can imagine. Subscription terms and conditions: http://www.lapseit.com/terms-and-conditions.html

About

Timelapse by ReeLapse

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
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PROFESSIONAL TIME-LAPSE. COMPLETE CONTROL. ReeLapse is a professional time-lapse and hyperlapse camera for iPhone, created for photographers and filmmakers who want complete control over capture, image quality, and post-production. Record finished videos in MAX or 4K, or switch to the new RAW mode to preserve every frame as an individual DNG file. — RAW TIME-LAPSE — RAW mode captures complete DNG image sequences and saves them to the ReeLapse folder in the Files app. Bypass the standard processed image stream and unlock maximum flexibility to recover highlights, refine exposure and white balance, apply precise color grades, or edit any frame as a standalone photograph. Transfer your sequence to Mac or PC and build your final time-lapse in apps such as Lightroom, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, or LRTimelapse. RAW capture also opens the door to advanced day-to-night and night-to-day “Holy Grail” workflows. — THREE CAPTURE MODES — • MAX: Capture the full width and height of the sensor for detailed 4:3 open-gate output and greater freedom to reframe in post. • 4K: Create ready-to-share 3840 × 2160 video in a cinematic 16:9 aspect ratio. • RAW: Capture individual DNG frames for maximum image quality and post-production control. — PRECISION WITHOUT THE GUESSWORK — The intelligent Time-Lapse Dashboard calculates capture duration and final video length in real time. Choose up to 6000 frames, set intervals from 0.5 to 60 seconds, and see exactly how every adjustment affects your result before recording. Select output frame rates up to 60 fps, choose Apple ProRes or HEVC on compatible devices, and fine-tune the bit rate for the ideal balance between quality and file size. Optional backups can also save a duplicate video or the individual JPEG frames. — FULL MANUAL CONTROL — Lock or manually adjust ISO, shutter speed, focus, and white balance to prevent distracting exposure jumps, focus changes, and color shifts. Use tap-to-focus, manual focus, focus peaking, a live histogram, and zebra stripes to check every detail before you start. Prefer simplicity? Leave any control untouched and ReeLapse keeps it in Auto. — GPU-POWERED SLOW SHUTTER — Create fluid Motion Blur for clouds, traffic, crowds, and moving scenes, or build striking Light Trails from cars, city lights, and stars. ReeLapse’s custom frame-stacking algorithms run entirely on your iPhone’s GPU, with a live preview that lets you see and refine the effect during capture. — APPLE WATCH REMOTE — Start and control your time-lapse remotely from your wrist, helping you avoid disturbing a carefully framed shot. ReeLapse 2.1 features a refined interface with Liquid Glass styling, fully optimized for iOS 26. Transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. Turn the passage of time into art with ReeLapse. *RAW mode creates DNG sequences for external post-production and does not render a finished video in-app. Slow Shutter effects are available in MAX and 4K modes, not RAW. On iPhone SE, only full-resolution capture is supported. On older iPhone models, Slow Shutter modes may increase memory usage. — GET IN TOUCH — • Ideas, questions, or feature requests: support@reeflexstore.com • News and updates: reeflexstore.com/pages/newsletter • Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X: @ReeflexCamera • Share your work with #ShotWithReeLapse — TUTORIAL — • Tips and techniques: https://reeflexstore.com/pages/reelapse-tutorial • FAQs: https://reeflexstore.com/pages/reeflex-apps-faq — ADMIN — Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://reeflexstore.com/pages/privacy-policy Intellectual Property: All logos and trademarks used in this listing are the property of their respective owners. All rights remain with their original holders.

Screenshots

Lapse It4 screens
Timelapse by ReeLapse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Timelapse by ReeLapse at 3.9 against Lapse It's 3.4. Lapse It's advantage is review sentiment (42% vs 26%) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 127). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Lapse It sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Timelapse by ReeLapse holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lapse It has 1.1K ratings behind it against 127, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 42% of Lapse It's written reviews are positive against 26% of Timelapse by ReeLapse's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lapse It ships an update every 2 weeks, Timelapse by ReeLapse monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Lapse It versus Timelapse by ReeLapse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLapse ItTimelapse by ReeLapse
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (1.1K ratings)3.9 (127 ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.4% of reviews — better26.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1.1K — better127
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB87 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperINTERACTIVE UNIVERSE CREATIVE SOFTWARES EIRELIReeflex GmbH

Customer experience

Lapse It

All ratings1,110 ratings
Positive58.3%
Neutral8.5%
Negative33.2%
Written reviews429 reviews
Positive42.4%
Neutral10.0%
Negative47.6%

Timelapse by ReeLapse

All ratings125 ratings
Positive72.0%
Neutral1.6%
Negative26.4%
Written reviews76 reviews
Positive26.3%
Neutral10.5%
Negative63.2%

User reviews

Lapse It

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Timelapse by ReeLapse

From 127 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Bugs and requests

Lapse It

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

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

Timelapse by ReeLapse

Reported bugs

21 issues
  • 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
Show 16 more
  • Selected videos cannot be added (greyed out)
  • Subscription page missing 'X' button
  • App stopped working with iPhone 17
  • App freezes or hangs the phone
  • Phone heating issue
  • App crashes before saving video
  • Video disappears after recording
  • Only one frame shown for the entire video
  • Loading icon for photo library keeps spinning
  • App drains mobile data excessively
  • Missing functionality (zebra, histogram, lens, resolution control) with Display Zoom ON
  • Recording lost when phone goes to sleep
  • App resets output settings on restart
  • App crashes when using 'Motion' effect
  • App crashes on iPhone 15 Pro Max
  • App crashes after paying subscription fee

Requested features

13 requests
  • 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
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  • Support Apple Watch remote functions
  • Add classic AppleLog format
  • Ability to extend recording while shooting
  • Add infinity setting for recording duration
  • Add 25 fps option
  • Simple point and click mode like Apple's
  • Built-in gallery of creations
  • More wide-angle lens options (e.g., 13mm)

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Lapse It

Subscriptions3
  • Unlimited for one week7 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Unlimited for three months3 Months trial$2.993 Months
  • Unlimited for one year3 Days trial$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Time Lapse Professional$2.99
3 purchases

Timelapse by ReeLapse

Subscriptions2
  • Yearly Subscription$11.991 Year
  • ReeLapse Annual3 Days trial$11.991 Year
One-time1
  • ReeLapse Life Time Access$24.99

Questions

Is Lapse It free?
Lapse It 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, Lapse It or Timelapse by ReeLapse?
Timelapse by ReeLapse is rated higher. Lapse It averages 3.4 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Timelapse by ReeLapse averages 3.9 from 127 ratings.
Do Lapse It or Timelapse by ReeLapse have ads?
Neither Lapse It nor Timelapse by ReeLapse shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lapse It or Timelapse by ReeLapse?
Lapse It ships an update every 2 weeks, and Timelapse by ReeLapse monthly. Most recently, Lapse It was updated on October 23, 2026 and Timelapse by ReeLapse on October 30, 2026.

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