Comparison

Lapse It vs Skyflow

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

Skyflow

Create professional time-lapse and stop-motion videos with advanced camera controls and a powerful editor. Adjust playback speed after shooting, apply effects, and export in high resolutions. Supports various photo and video formats for ultimate creative freedom.

Highlights
  • Adjustable playback speed after shooting
  • Pro camera controls (ISO, shutter, WB, focus)
  • Support for RAW, HEIF, and ProRes formats
  • Advanced time-lapse editor with keyframing
  • Export up to 8K resolution
  • Long exposure effects and exposure bracketing
  • Stop-motion shooting mode
Features
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Skyflow is a powerful, professional-grade tool for creators who want top-quality in time-lapse and stop-motion. Skyflow’s standout feature is the ability to change your time-lapse playback speed even after shooting was finished. With powerful camera controls, broad format support, and a full-featured editor, Skyflow gives you complete control from shoot to export. Highly Configurable Capture Experience: • Source selection: SDR Video, HDR Video, Apple Log, 12MP and 48MP Photo • Expanded save formats: HEIF, HEIF (10-bit), ProRes, ProRAW • Shooting modes: Time-Lapse and Stop Motion • Adjustable Start Time, Interval, and Duration • Pro Tools: Histogram, Zebra, Apple Log LUT Preview • Manual control of ISO, shutter speed, EV, white balance, and focus • Noise Reduction for night shots by limiting shutter speed • Long Exposure effects: Light Trails & Motion Blur • 3-stop/2-stop Exposure Bracketing (EB) • Panning motion for cinematic movement • Horizon level and photo grid overlays Feature-rich Time-Lapse Editor: • Playback speed adjustment with reverse option and speed ramping • Advanced cropping with perspective correction • Full editing and sharing support for (Pro)RAW • Improved image fusion for exposure-bracketed sequences (EB) • Exposure and color adjustments • Keypoint-based ramping for playback speed, crop settings, exposure and color adjustments • Trimming, adding music, continuing a time-lapse, and more Export and Sharing: • Export up to 8K (depends on your device model) • Video formats including ProRes • Custom frame rate and bitrate • HDR / Dolby Vision export support • Save to Photos, Files, or share to other apps Other Features • Detailed time-lapse info view with photo metadata and capture-metrics graphs • Create time-lapse projects from photo albums, bursts, videos, or imported folders • Support for DJI OSMO Mobile and DJI OSMO Mobile 2 handheld gimbals Please note: DJI OSMO Mobile 3 and later are not supported due to factors outside our control! Free Version You can shoot unlimited time-lapses with no restrictions. Exports, however, are limited to 540p resolution and include a watermark. Limitations can be removed with a one-time in-app purchase.

Screenshots

Lapse It4 screens
Skyflow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Skyflow at 4.6 against Lapse It's 3.4. Skyflow also leads on review sentiment (72% vs 43%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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 Skyflow sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Skyflow holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 590 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Lapse It's written reviews are positive against 72% of Skyflow's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lapse It ships an update every 2 weeks, Skyflow every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Lapse It versus Skyflow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLapse ItSkyflow
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (1.1K ratings)4.6 (590 ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.5% of reviews72.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.1K — better590
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.3
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB71 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperINTERACTIVE UNIVERSE CREATIVE SOFTWARES EIRELIAndrei Kovalev

Customer experience

Lapse It

All ratings1,110 ratings
Positive58.3%
Neutral8.5%
Negative33.2%
Written reviews428 reviews
Positive42.5%
Neutral10.0%
Negative47.4%

Skyflow

All ratings590 ratings
Positive91.0%
Neutral2.7%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews419 reviews
Positive72.1%
Neutral7.2%
Negative20.8%

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

Skyflow

From 590 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Brilliant app
  • 🚀 Spectacular timelapse app
  • 🚀 Excellent time lapse video app
  • 🚀 Impressive features
  • 🚀 Versatile and customizable

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and errors
  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
  • 🐛 Export and saving problems
  • 🔒 Paid features hidden behind paywall
  • 🔒 Unexpected pricing changes

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

Skyflow

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Camera session errors
  • Inability to complete actions
  • Distorted or corrupted video output
  • Timelapses not saving properly

Requested features

8 requests
  • Add intermediate zoom levels
  • Implement vertical/portrait mode
  • Add manual focus control
  • Introduce exposure and shutter speed settings
  • Implement geotagging and timestamp overlays
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  • Add presets for common shooting scenarios
  • Improve file management and export options
  • Introduce cloud backup and sync functionality

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
5 purchases

Skyflow

One-time5
  • Remove Ads & Watermark$0.99
  • Upgrade Tier 1$1.99
  • HD export$2.99
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  • Upgrade Tier 2$3.99
  • Full version$4.99

Questions

Is Lapse It free?
Lapse It is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Skyflow free?
Skyflow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Lapse It or Skyflow?
Skyflow is rated higher. Lapse It averages 3.4 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Skyflow averages 4.6 from 590 ratings.
Do Lapse It or Skyflow have ads?
Neither Lapse It nor Skyflow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lapse It or Skyflow?
Lapse It ships an update every 2 weeks, and Skyflow every 3 weeks. Most recently, Lapse It was updated on October 14, 2026 and Skyflow on October 10, 2026.

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