Comparison

BodyLapse vs FormLapse

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

FormLapse

Effortlessly track your body transformation with daily photos that automatically align to create a smooth time-lapse. Build a consistent habit with reminders and view your progress alongside weight trends. All your data stays private on your device.

Highlights
  • Auto-aligned time-lapse creation
  • Daily photo habit builder
  • Weight logging and trend overlay
  • On-device data privacy
  • Face blurring for sharing
  • Multiple purchase plans
Features
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Take a quick body photo every day and watch your progress turn into a smooth timelapse video. FormLapse auto-aligns position, tilt and scale, so you don't need to line up a ghost overlay or use a tripod. Casual shots are fine. Your photos never leave your iPhone: no network connection, no account. Weight loss, cutting, bulking, getting in shape: changes you can't see in the mirror day to day become obvious when weeks and months of progress pics play back to back. FormLapse makes that as easy as possible. ■ Auto-aligned timelapse ・Automatically corrects the position, tilt and scale of each daily photo ・No need to match an outline when shooting. Just take the photo as usual ・Creates a smooth body transformation timelapse ・Optionally show your weight on the video ■ Before & after ・Slider or side-by-side comparison ・9:16 share card for social media ・Pinch to zoom and fine-tune the position ■ Weight log ・Log your weight right after taking the photo (or later) ・Weight graph to see your trend ・Calendar shows the days you took photos ■ Privacy ・Everything is processed on your device, with no network connection ・No account required ・Face blur for worry-free sharing ■ Stay consistent ・Photo reminders ・Home Screen widget ■ Plans (one-time purchase, no subscription) [Free] ・Timelapse of the last month ・Standard quality [Standard] ・Timelapse of the last 6 months ・Full HD quality ・Save and share before/after images ・Playback speed control ・Brightness evening ・Apple Health integration ・Auto-save [Premium] ・Unlimited timelapse span ・Weight graph overlay ・Fine playback speed control ※ Videos on every plan include a small FormLapse mark. ※ One-time purchase, not a subscription.

Screenshots

BodyLapse4 screens
FormLapse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: FormLapse at every 3 days against BodyLapse's fortnightly. 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. BodyLapse sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and FormLapse sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BodyLapse ships an update fortnightly, FormLapse every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
BodyLapse versus FormLapse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBodyLapseFormLapse
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKoji OkamotoShuhei Yamamoto

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
3 purchases

FormLapse

One-time3
  • スタンダード$2.99
  • プレミアムへアップグレード$4.99
  • プレミアム$7.99

Questions

Is BodyLapse free?
BodyLapse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FormLapse free?
FormLapse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BodyLapse or FormLapse have ads?
Neither BodyLapse nor FormLapse shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BodyLapse or FormLapse?
BodyLapse ships an update fortnightly, and FormLapse every 3 days. Most recently, BodyLapse was updated on October 28, 2026 and FormLapse on October 20, 2026.

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