Comparison

BodyLapse vs Progress Pics

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

Head to head
About

BodyLapse

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BodyLapse is a fitness transformation tracker that helps you capture daily progress photos and create stunning time-lapse videos of your journey. BodyLapse works completely offline - your photos never leave your device unless you choose to share them. SMART PHOTO CAPTURE • Pose guidelines ensure consistent photos every time • Built-in timer (3, 5, or 10 seconds) for hands-free capture • Face blur option for complete privacy • Import existing photos from your gallery • Multiple angles: Front, Back, Side, and Custom views PROGRESS TRACKING • Visual calendar shows your transformation at a glance • Add daily notes (memos) to remember your journey's context • Interactive weight and body fat charts • HealthKit integration for automatic data sync • Smart reminders if you haven't taken today's photo by 7 PM VIDEO GENERATION • Create time-lapse videos with customizable speed and quality • Export in 720p, 1080p, or 4K resolution • Apply face blur to videos for privacy • Category-specific videos or combined multi-angle views GALLERY & COMPARISON • Organized photo and video galleries with date display • Side-by-side before/after comparisons • Bulk selection for easy sharing or deletion • Export your entire journey as a backup file SECURITY & PRIVACY • Face ID/Touch ID app lock • 4-digit passcode option • All data stored locally on your device • No cloud sync or external servers • You control what to share and when PREMIUM FEATURES • No ads Transform your body, one photo at a time. BodyLapse makes tracking your fitness journey simple, private, and motivating! This app uses the Standard Apple End User License Agreement (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Progress Pics

Features
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ProgressPics is a private, local-first progress photo app for tracking body changes over time. Take body progress photos on your own schedule, keep check-ins organized on your device, and compare photos more clearly with built-in comparison tools. ProgressPics focuses on private progress tracking without cloud-first complexity. What you can do - Track body progress photos in one place - Review recent check-ins and photo history - Compare two progress photos side by side - Build a simple routine for regular check-ins Core features - Progress photo tracker: Keep body progress photos organized over time - Compare check-ins: Review changes with side-by-side comparison tools - Private photo tracking: Keep core photo history on your device - Privacy controls: Use Device Lock and Lock Photos Tab when supported - Daily check-in support: Stay consistent with simple reminders Pro unlock includes export tools - Timelapse export from selected progress photos - Before and after swipe video export - Cleaner sharing controls for exported videos

Screenshots

BodyLapse4 screens
Progress Pics4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: BodyLapse at none against Progress Pics's shown. Progress Pics's advantage is iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, 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. BodyLapse sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Progress Pics sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BodyLapse ships an update every 10 days, Progress Pics fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
BodyLapse versus Progress Pics: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBodyLapseProgress Pics
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKoji OkamotoGLOBALHASHTAG

In-app purchases

3 purchases

BodyLapse

Subscriptions3
  • BodyLapse Premium$0.991 Month
  • BodyLapse Pro Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • BodyLapse Pro Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
1 purchases

Progress Pics

One-time1
  • Progress Pics Pro$3.99

Questions

Is BodyLapse free?
BodyLapse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Progress Pics free?
Progress Pics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BodyLapse or Progress Pics have ads?
Progress Pics shows ads; BodyLapse does not.
Which is updated more often, BodyLapse or Progress Pics?
BodyLapse ships an update every 10 days, and Progress Pics fortnightly. Most recently, BodyLapse was updated on September 23, 2026 and Progress Pics on September 14, 2026.

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