Comparison

Timelapse by ReeLapse vs Cloud Filter

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

Head to head
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.

About

Cloud Filter

Features
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Cloud Filter is where technical precision meets artistic melancholy. Inspired by the atmospheric soundscapes of Zaha Zagic, this app is a dual-purpose studio designed for those who value both aesthetic expression and digital solitude. ### Artistic Vision Give your photos a nostalgic, "artistically oblivious" aesthetic that mirrors the depth of memory. Apply curated filter collections that mirror the "Programmer Romance" themes of the Cloud Chaser, Idolatry & Free Will, Temp Sins, and Unspoken music projects. From dreamy, low-exposure looks to retro textures, Cloud Filter gives your images a cinematic, melancholy depth before they are tucked away. ### The Art of Hiding Beyond the surface, Cloud Filter features a sophisticated Secret Mode. Utilizing on-device steganography and encryption, you can embed private text or entire images inside a "cover" PNG file. Share hidden messages with friends through the art of the cover image, keeping your data invisible to the naked eye. ### Key Features: Cinematic Presets: Artist-curated filters including Dreamy, Retro, and Melancholy styles. Live Comparison: Seamless before/after toggles to refine your visual narrative. Steganographic Hiding: Switch to Secret Mode to hide data within the pixels of your photos. Dual Encryption Modes: Choose "Easy Mode" for quick access or "Precise Mode" for high-capacity secure hiding. Local-First Privacy: All processing, filtering, and encryption happen strictly on-device. No accounts, no cloud, no tracking.

Screenshots

Timelapse by ReeLapse4 screens
Cloud Filter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cloud Filter at none against Timelapse by ReeLapse's 3. Cloud Filter also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Timelapse by ReeLapse sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per year. Cloud Filter asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Timelapse by ReeLapse ships an update monthly, Cloud Filter weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Timelapse by ReeLapse versus Cloud Filter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimelapse by ReeLapseCloud Filter
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (127 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews26.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings127 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperReeflex GmbHzhaohang zhang

Bugs and requests

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
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  • 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)

Cloud Filter

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

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
None

Cloud Filter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Timelapse by ReeLapse free?
Timelapse by ReeLapse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cloud Filter free?
Cloud Filter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Timelapse by ReeLapse or Cloud Filter have ads?
Neither Timelapse by ReeLapse nor Cloud Filter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Timelapse by ReeLapse or Cloud Filter?
Timelapse by ReeLapse ships an update monthly, and Cloud Filter weekly. Most recently, Timelapse by ReeLapse was updated on October 30, 2026 and Cloud Filter on October 25, 2026.

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