Comparison

Lapse HD/R vs Time Lapse Plus

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

Head to head
About

Lapse HD/R

Capture stunning time-lapse videos in true HDR and 4K HD resolution. This app utilizes patented technology to expand dynamic range, reduce flickering and ghosting, and process video in real-time on your device. Enhance your videos with built-in processing modes and optional soundtracks.

Highlights
  • True HDR time-lapse video
  • 4K HD resolution
  • Up to 5 EV dynamic range expansion
  • Multi-stage deflickering
  • Deghosting
  • Real-time GPU processing
  • Quicktime format export
  • Built-in processing modes
Features
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"To have all this capability in a smartphone is a wonder"—TUAW Record timelapse video in true HDR and 4K HD resolution on your iPhone! Watch the demo video and a before/after video at http://www.thaliacam.com/lapse/ios.html How does it work? ---------------- The patented HD/R™ technology in Thalia® Lapse™ HD/R™ takes several different exposures of the same scene for each video frame and works magic (technical term: tonemapping) to turn them into a video stream reflecting the scene’s dynamic range. * Up to 5 EV values of dynamic range expansion, depending on the scene shot * Multi-stage deflickering avoids the flickering artifacts that often occur when stitching together time-lapse video from photos * Deghosting avoids ghosting artifacts from moving objects * Processing on the iPhone’s GPU calculates tonemapped video in real time, preserving local contrast on scenes with strong dynamic range * Stores high-quality movies in Quicktime format with up to 2060p resolution * Amazing built-in processing modes for a subdued effect, adding punch to the video, and artistic effect * If desired, adds a soundtrack from your iTunes library to the video User note -------- Time-lapse videography by its very nature demands a certain patience from the videographer. You will need some sort of contraption to keep your phone pointing steadily in one direction while you are shooting the video. It's certainly possible to jury-rig this using a book or such, but we strongly recommend using a tripod. See http://www.thaliacam.com/lapse/ios.html for details. US Patent 9,955,084. Patents pending.

About

Time Lapse Plus

Easily create stunning time-lapse videos with advanced editing tools. Control color, motion, and add custom audio to your projects. Manage and export your creations in various resolutions up to 4K.

Highlights
  • Advanced time-lapse capture
  • Color and motion editing
  • Custom audio integration
  • Project management and export
  • Style and motion editors
  • HD, Full HD, and 4K video output
Features
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Time Lapse Plus. Simple and robust time-lapse app. Create amazing time-lapse videos with ease. Perfect for casual users with an easy-to-use control panel. Create advanced time-lapse videos with control over color and motion. Once a time-lapse project is finished capturing, you can edit it and apply different effects to your time-lapse project. Project Management: • Rename, delete project, or export movie option available via long press. • Projects can be copied to other devices using the Files App. Go to Time Lapse and copy the project folder. Time Lapse Plus Camera Features: • Default highest photo quality output depends on device. • Supports dual-lens or triple-lens devices. • Auto/lock white balance. • Auto/touch focus. • Auto/touch exposure control. • Enable/disable flash. • Timer adjustment range from 1 second to 29 minutes. • Show/hide grid option. • Delay on startup so the capture session does not begin immediately, helping prevent camera shake. • Remaining shot countdown info shown on capture view. • Option to dim screen for battery saving. • Camera turns off if timer delay is more than 20 seconds to save battery. • Photos are saved immediately to prevent accidental data loss. • Photos are saved to internal storage and available for external editing [access files via iTunes or Files App]. • Simple UI and easy to use. Time Lapse Plus Edit Panel Features: • Set movie frame rate (FPS) from 1–60 fps. • Add sound to your project—place audio files into Files App > Time Lapse > Project Name > Audio folder. • Preview time-lapse clip. • Add style to frames using the style editor. • Add motion position to frames using the motion editor. • Movie info available for better understanding of video length. Style Editor: • Edit frame style and movie clip plays with style changes. • Edit exposure, temperature, brightness, contrast, saturation, shadow, highlight, vibrance, sharpness, and blur level by touch and slide. • e.g., You can create a clip that starts in black and white and ends in color by setting saturation to 0 on the first frame and 60 on the last frame. • You can combine all available parameters to create any desired color effect. Motion Editor: • Set frame size and position for selected frames so the clip will have camera panning/zooming effects. • Frames are set within allowed margins to avoid quality drop in the rendered clip. • Drag to set position and pinch to set frame size. • e.g., For zooming effect: Set a large frame for the first frame and a small frame for the last frame. The rendered clip will zoom into the target point. • e.g., For a panning effect (left to right): Set the frame position to the left for the first frame and to the right for the last frame. The rendered clip will pan across the scene. • You can combine both zooming and panning to create any desired effect. Render Panel: • Video name is the same as the project title. e.g., Sunset.mp4 • Set video size from HD, Full HD, to 4K. • Set video aspect ratio: 16:9, 4:3, or 1:1. • Render output as animated GIF or APNG. • Output size for GIF/APNG: 1280x720, 640x360, or 320x180. • Videos and animated GIFs are saved to the camera roll. • Animated APNGs are saved to the project folder. Quick Start Guide: 1. Tap the Create button and give your project a name. 2. Tap on the project name to load the project. 3. Position the camera and start capturing. 4. After finishing capture, it will redirect to the Edit Panel. 5. Set your desired FPS and preview the result. 6. Hit Render, and the video will be saved to the camera roll. Tips: • Use the grid for better object positioning. • Use white balance lock if scene lighting changes over time. • Use focus lock to maintain focus on your subject. Time-lapse photography is a technique in which the frequency at which film frames are captured is much lower than the frequency at which they are played back. Thanks for your support, and do visit nitrio.com for more apps for your iOS devices.

Screenshots

Lapse HD/R1 screens
Time Lapse Plus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lapse HD/R at 42% against Time Lapse Plus's 20%. Lapse HD/R also leads on chart position (#183 vs unranked) and update cadence (every 10 months vs every 22 months). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Lapse HD/R costs $2.99 and Time Lapse Plus $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lapse HD/R ships an update every 10 months, Time Lapse Plus every 22 months. The most recent releases landed on August 3, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Lapse HD/R versus Time Lapse Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLapse HD/RTime Lapse Plus
Price$2.99 — better$4.99
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews41.7% of reviews — better20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 months — betterEvery 22 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#183 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPromanthan LLCHeng Jia Liang

Customer experience

Lapse HD/R

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive41.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative58.3%

Time Lapse Plus

Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

In-app purchases

None

Lapse HD/R

No in-app purchases

None

Time Lapse Plus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lapse HD/R free?
Lapse HD/R costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Time Lapse Plus free?
Time Lapse Plus costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Lapse HD/R or Time Lapse Plus have ads?
Neither Lapse HD/R nor Time Lapse Plus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lapse HD/R or Time Lapse Plus?
Lapse HD/R ships an update every 10 months, and Time Lapse Plus every 22 months. Most recently, Lapse HD/R was updated on August 3, 2026 and Time Lapse Plus on September 25, 2026.

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