Comparison

Arcane Camera vs PrimeLapse

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

Head to head
About

Arcane Camera

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Perfect for street and landscapes photography. It features a built-in black and white filter for a timeless aesthetic and a framing indicator that ensures your shot is perfectly aligned vertically, horizontally, or both, guaranteeing flawless composition every time. Save both the raw and edited versions of your photos for the flexibility to make adjustments later. Designed for those who see the world differently.

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PrimeLapse

Features
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PrimeLapse is a pro-focused timelapse camera for iPhone. Capture individual frames for full control, or record Direct Video timelapses straight to HEVC up to 4K. Built for photographers and filmmakers who want real manual control, not a one-tap novelty timelapse. TWO WAYS TO SHOOT • Individual Frames: Every shot saved as HEIF, JPEG, ProRAW, or RAW for grading and flexible export. • Direct Video Timelapse: Frames written straight into an MP4 video file while you shoot, with no separate photo files. MANUAL PRO CAMERA • Complete manual control: ISO, shutter speed, manual/auto focus (AF/MF), white balance (presets or Kelvin + tint), and exposure compensation. • Switch lenses and optical zoom (Ultra Wide, Wide, Tele, Front depending on your iPhone model). • High resolution: 12 MP or 48 MP where supported. • Optional GPS location in photo and video metadata. DIRECT VIDEO TIMELAPSE OPTIONS • 1080p or 4K resolution. • 16:9 or 4:3 (portrait-friendly) aspect ratios. • 24, 25, or 30 fps. • SDR, HDR, or Apple Log (on supported devices). PRO EXPORT • Render photo-frame projects to HEVC up to 4K in-app. • High-quality bit rates up to 100 Mbps. • Frame rates including 12 fps stop-motion, 24, 25, and 30 fps. • Save directly to Photos or export via Files. PROJECTS & PREVIEW • Every timelapse is organized as a dedicated project. • Quick Preview folder for single test shots. • Multi-select, export, or delete individual frames easily. • On-device storage overview. TRIAL & PRIMELAPSE PRO • Free Trial: Up to 50 frames per project and 10 preview photos. • PrimeLapse Pro: Unlocks up to 3,600 individual frames per recording, unlimited Direct Video timelapses, and unlimited preview shots. *Note: Feature availability such as 48 MP, ProRAW, and Apple Log depends on your iPhone hardware model.

Screenshots

Arcane Camera4 screens
PrimeLapse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PrimeLapse at Free against Arcane Camera's $4.99. PrimeLapse also leads on update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). Arcane Camera's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

PrimeLapse is free to download; Arcane Camera costs $4.99 up front. PrimeLapse sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Arcane Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Arcane Camera ships an update fortnightly, PrimeLapse weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Arcane Camera versus PrimeLapse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArcane CameraPrimeLapse
Price$4.99Free — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeriqobi, LLCJAN DREBES

In-app purchases

None

Arcane Camera

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

PrimeLapse

One-time1
  • PrimeLapse Pro$5.99

Questions

Is Arcane Camera free?
Arcane Camera costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is PrimeLapse free?
PrimeLapse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Arcane Camera or PrimeLapse have ads?
Neither Arcane Camera nor PrimeLapse shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Arcane Camera or PrimeLapse?
Arcane Camera ships an update fortnightly, and PrimeLapse weekly. Most recently, Arcane Camera was updated on September 21, 2026 and PrimeLapse on September 17, 2026.

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