TimeLapseMaker vs QuickTimeLapse
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
TimeLapseMaker
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Simple app to convert image sequences into a timelapse video.
QuickTimeLapse
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Turn long videos into 60-second timelapses, ready for Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts. Pick 1 to 5 videos. QuickTimeLapse auto-calculates the speed and crunches them into a single 60-second clip. No sign-up, no uploads โ your videos never leave your iPhone. โ Features โ โข Up to 5 videos at once, auto-stitched into 60 seconds โข Day Counter auto-numbering for daily check-ins (workouts, yoga, cooking, travel) โ filenames carry Day 1 / Day 2 โฆ โข Custom filename templates โ mix date, sequence, and your own text โข PHPicker-based selection โ no full Photos library access required โข Fully on-device โ nothing uploaded โ Who it's for โ Anyone tracking daily workouts, yoga, cooking, or travel vlogs as a timelapse series. Anyone who wants to crunch long footage into Reels, TikTok, or YouTube Shorts. โ Pricing โ Free to download. The first conversion each day is ad-free; from the second conversion on, you'll see one ad before processing. "Remove Ads" is a one-time purchase that removes all ads forever (no subscription). โ Story โ I film my workouts every day and wanted to compress them into 60-second timelapses for Instagram. I used to airdrop every clip to my Mac just to make a timelapse in iMovie โ the back-and-forth was a hassle. I couldn't find a tool that felt right, so I vibe-coded one myself. Hope it helps if you're in the same boat. โ Feedback โ Tap Settings โ Report a Problem inside the app to write to me directly. I'll do my best to reply.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TimeLapseMaker at none against QuickTimeLapse's 1. TimeLapseMaker also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). On price and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. QuickTimeLapse sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TimeLapseMaker asks for nothing beyond the download.
TimeLapseMaker ships an update every 3 days, QuickTimeLapse every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | TimeLapseMaker | QuickTimeLapse |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days โ better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No โ better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad โ better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 โ better | 18.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CHUN HAN CHENG | WEI HAN YEN |
In-app purchases
TimeLapseMaker
No in-app purchases
QuickTimeLapse
- Remove Ads$1.99
Questions
Is TimeLapseMaker free?
Is QuickTimeLapse free?
Do TimeLapseMaker or QuickTimeLapse have ads?
Which is updated more often, TimeLapseMaker or QuickTimeLapse?
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