Comparison

Loop Cam vs ClipLapse

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

Head to head
About

Loop Cam

Capture and edit videos and photos hands-free with automatic clip recording and timed photo capture. Perfect for solo creators, it offers a built-in editor, voice control, and Apple Watch integration to streamline content creation.

Highlights
  • Automatic clip recording
  • Timed photo capture
  • Apple Watch remote control
  • Voice control
  • Multiple aspect ratios
  • Built-in video editor
  • Creator presets
Features
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Shoot and Edit Content Without Constantly Touching Your Phone. Loop Cam is a creator-focused self timer camera, photo booth and video editor built for filming Reels, Shorts, mini vlogs, routines, tutorials, workouts, cooking videos, study sessions, and everyday moments. Instead of manually starting and stopping recordings over and over, Loop Cam automatically captures clips and photos based on your timing settings — then lets you edit everything right inside the app. Focus on creating instead of controlling the camera. Perfect for creators who film alone. KEY FEATURES*** Automatic Clip Recording Set your recording duration and delay time once. Loop Cam records clips automatically with pauses in between. Pause the countdown, skip the wait, or record instantly. Perfect for: Outfit transitions Cooking videos Study content Gym routines Daily vlogs Product showcases Desk setups DIY videos Timed Photo Capture — NEW Your personal photographer. Set a delay and a photo count, get in position, and Loop Cam shoots hands-free. Live Photos with motion Portrait shots with real depth blur RAW (DNG) capture Burst, volume-button shutter and double-tap capture Up to 48 MP — HEIF, JPEG or PNG Photos organized into per-project albums, saved to your library with location Apple Watch Remote — NEW Start, pause, skip and snap right from your wrist — with a live countdown and photo count on the watch. Voice Control Say "Record", "Capture" or "Pause" and stay in frame. Bluetooth clickers and AirPods shutter buttons work too. Every Aspect Ratio Create in 16:9, 9:16, 4:5 or 1:1. The camera, editor and export all match your ratio — perfectly framed for TikTok, Reels, Shorts, YouTube and Instagram. 16:9 projects get a full landscape recording experience. Built-In Video Editor Edit without leaving the app: Timeline editing with trim, split, reorder and snapping Clip transitions: Dissolve, Fade, Zoom, Slide, Wipe Text with outlines, caption bubbles and animations Image and video layers with 16 blend modes Masks, filters, speed control and voiceover Music and audio layers High quality export straight to Photos Hands-Free Filming Place your phone down and move naturally. No need to constantly walk back to tap record. Unlimited or Fixed Clip Sessions Choose how many clips you want to capture. Infinite recording mode Fixed clip count mode Creator Presets Quickly start with ready-made workflows: Daily Travel Cooking Study Custom Built-In Stickers Add creator-style stickers and overlays for your videos: Daily vlog Mini vlog Morning routine Study session Travel day Coffee run GRWM POV Weekend Memories Composition Overlays Frame every shot with grids, guides and a live level indicator. Clean & Minimal Interface Loop Cam is designed to stay simple and distraction-free so you can focus entirely on creating. BUILT FOR Content creators TikTok creators Reels creators YouTube Shorts creators Lifestyle vloggers Students Fitness creators Solo creators Small business owners Everyday memories WHY LOOP CAM? Most camera apps are designed like traditional cameras, and most editors make you switch apps. Loop Cam is designed around modern short-form content workflows — shoot hands-free, edit on a timeline, and export ready to post, all in one app. Whether you are filming transitions, mini vlogs, tutorials, routines, or daily life content, Loop Cam helps you create faster with less friction. Privacy Policy : https://www.getappstudio.com/privacy Terms of Use : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ SHOOT TO THE BEAT Pick a trending Reels sound or search any song on Apple Music, preview it, and Loop Camera analyses the beat and builds a shot sequence cut to the music. Record your loop, play the preview over it in the editor, then open Instagram or TikTok and add the track there. Sequences let you set a different duration for every shot, and any timer can be dialled from 1 to 180 seconds.

About

ClipLapse

Features
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Create stunning time-lapse videos—hands-free. ClipLapse is the ultimate automatic camera for content creators, artists, DIYers, and makers. Whether you’re painting, building, crafting, or cooking, ClipLapse captures your creative process with perfectly timed video clips Key Features: Automatic Timelapse Camera Hands-free video recording at your own pace. Customizable Shot Intervals Choose how long each clip lasts and how often the app records. Built for Creators Ideal for content creators, YouTubers, and anyone who shares process videos. Export in 4K or Full HD Combine clips into a single video or export them individually. Organized Sessions All your shots are saved in sessions, ready to browse and share.Just set your clip duration and the time between shots, and let the app do the rest. No need to press record every time—ClipLapse films automatically, while you stay focused on your craft.

Screenshots

Loop Cam4 screens
ClipLapse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ClipLapse at daily against Loop Cam's every 2 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Loop Cam sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and ClipLapse sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Loop Cam ships an update every 2 weeks, ClipLapse daily. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Loop Cam versus ClipLapse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoop CamClipLapse
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size213 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVignesh JayaprakashNicolas Lucchetta

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Loop Cam

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Yearly3 Days trial$9.991 Year
1 purchases

ClipLapse

One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro Access$19.99

Questions

Is Loop Cam free?
Loop Cam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ClipLapse free?
ClipLapse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Loop Cam or ClipLapse have ads?
Neither Loop Cam nor ClipLapse shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Loop Cam or ClipLapse?
Loop Cam ships an update every 2 weeks, and ClipLapse daily. Most recently, Loop Cam was updated on September 16, 2026 and ClipLapse on September 17, 2026.

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