Comparison

HalfFilm vs TimeCam

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

Head to head
About

HalfFilm

Features
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■ What is HalfFilm? HalfFilm is a camera app that combines classic film photography fun with cutting-edge AI processing. Every shot brings excitement - "What will this photo look like?" Create eye-catching photos for social media with just your smartphone. ■ Main Features ・Half Camera Share one frame between two shots. Create retro compositions with two scenes side by side, telling a story in a single image. ・Multiple Exposure Overlay photos for dreamy, artistic effects. Sky and city, portraits and neon lights... endless combinations await. ・EXIF Data Display & Management Load your favorite photos from mirrorless cameras and more. Search by lens, camera model, aperture, or focal length - make photography more enjoyable. Save EXIF data as stylish frames with one tap. Batch processing supported. ・Color Grading Intuitively tune colors. Rich presets include cinematic, film-like, and pastel tones. ・Pixel Art Magic (AI Conversion) Transform photos into pixel art with one tap. Create popular Korean game character-style effects easily. Works with just-taken photos or album images. ・White Frame Add white borders for instant film vibes. ・Light Leaks Random light leak effects appear with each tap. Recreates the unpredictability of real film. ・Grain Addition Add texture with film grain. Adjust from subtle to strong. ■ Simple to Use Choose a mode and tap the shutter. Layer effects to match your mood. Save directly, share to social media, or re-edit later from your album. ■ Perfect For ・Film camera lovers who find developing troublesome ・Those who want to be asked "What app is that?" on social media ・People who enjoy pixel art between photos and illustrations ・Anyone wanting stylish results with one tap ・Experience new surprises with every shot. Make everyday snapshots more creative with HalfFilm. Terms of Service: https://digitalchop.studio.site/2 Privacy Policy: https://digitalchop.studio.site/3

About

TimeCam

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TimeCam is a professional time-lapse camera that lets you fast-forward time with your iPhone. 【Capture modes】 · Manual shot: tap to capture a single frame anytime. · Interval: set a fixed interval (seconds/minutes/hours) for automatic continuous shooting. · Daily schedule: auto-start at a chosen time each day — perfect for sunrises, clouds, and starry skies. 【Steady results】 · Reference overlay: pin the previous frame on screen to keep your camera position fixed and every frame aligned. · Feature-point alignment + auto crop: automatically corrects shake for smoother playback. 【Pro controls】 · Switch front/back cameras, ultra-wide / wide / telephoto lenses, and pinch-to-zoom. · Manual exposure with adjustable shutter and ISO, plus AE / AF / white-balance lock. 【Compose & export】 · Choose 24 / 30 / 60 fps and add a timestamp. · Import existing photos from your library, resume unfinished sessions. · Batch delete, preview, and save straight to your photo album. All photos and videos are processed on-device — TimeCam never uploads your footage. The app collects only anonymous crash and usage data to improve the product, and you can turn it off in Settings.

Screenshots

HalfFilm4 screens
TimeCam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TimeCam at none against HalfFilm's 2. TimeCam also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). HalfFilm's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 4 weeks). On price 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. HalfFilm sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. TimeCam asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HalfFilm ships an update daily, TimeCam every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 1 level
HalfFilm versus TimeCam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHalfFilmTimeCam
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDIGITAL CHOP明 张

In-app purchases

2 purchases

HalfFilm

Subscriptions2
  • Photo Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Photo Pro Yearly$29.991 Year
None

TimeCam

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HalfFilm free?
HalfFilm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TimeCam free?
TimeCam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HalfFilm or TimeCam have ads?
HalfFilm shows ads; TimeCam does not.
Which is updated more often, HalfFilm or TimeCam?
HalfFilm ships an update daily, and TimeCam every 4 weeks. Most recently, HalfFilm was updated on October 11, 2026 and TimeCam on October 20, 2026.

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