# Dayloop vs Timelane

The clearest difference is rating: Dayloop at 5.0 against Timelane's 1.0. Dayloop also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). Timelane's advantage is iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dayloop sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Timelane sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dayloop holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

Dayloop ships an update fortnightly, Timelane every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dayloop | Timelane |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dayloop-progress-photo-diary/id6740197860/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timelane-face-timelapse/id6744299728/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 92 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aptiq Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1617594700) | [Alexandru Cranga](https://appshunter.io/developer/1806950714) |

## What reviewers say

### Dayloop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dayloop-progress-photo-diary/id6740197860)

Capture daily photos to create automatic timelapse videos of your progress or memories. Features include automatic alignment, photo overlay, and an interactive time slider. Import existing photos and set daily reminders to never miss a shot.

**Highlights:** Automatic photo alignment, Translucent photo overlay, Interactive time slider, Import existing photos, Daily reminders, Privacy focused (data stays on device)

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime access | $59.99 | one-time |


### Timelane

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timelane-face-timelapse/id6744299728)

Create face timelapse videos directly on your phone. The app automatically filters photos, detects faces, and generates smooth transitions for projects like baby growth or aging timelapses. All processing is done offline, with no internet required.

**Highlights:** Create face timelapse videos, Offline processing on phone, Automatic face detection and alignment, Smooth transitions, No internet required, Filter photos without faces

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Timelane Premium | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dayloop free?

Dayloop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Timelane free?

Timelane is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Dayloop or Timelane?

Dayloop is rated higher. Dayloop averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Timelane averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Dayloop or Timelane have ads?

Neither Dayloop nor Timelane shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dayloop or Timelane?

Dayloop ships an update fortnightly, and Timelane every 6 months. Most recently, Dayloop was updated on October 15, 2026 and Timelane on October 12, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*