Comparison

ezTimelapse vs QuickTimeLapse

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

Head to head
About

ezTimelapse

Transform regular videos into smooth, professional-quality timelapses with intelligent frame extraction. Preserve full original quality, including HDR and 4K, with no watermarks. Simple to use for everyone, with automatic settings and iCloud support.

Highlights
  • Convert any video to timelapse
  • Intelligent frame extraction for smooth motion
  • Preserves 100% original video quality
  • Full HDR and 4K support
  • Automatic and manual output duration options
  • No watermarks
  • iCloud Photo Library integration
Features
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TURN ANY VIDEO INTO A BEAUTIFUL TIMELAPSE Ever captured a gorgeous sunset, a busy street scene, or clouds rolling by - only to realize you forgot to use timelapse mode? Now you don't have to worry. ezTimelapse transforms your regular videos into stunning, professional-quality timelapses with just a few taps. No special equipment. No complicated settings. No quality loss. WHAT MAKES EZTIMELAPSE DIFFERENT Unlike other apps that simply speed up your video (creating choppy, unnatural motion), ezTimelapse uses intelligent frame extraction - the same technique Apple uses for native timelapse recording. This means: • Smooth, cinematic motion that looks professionally shot • 100% of your original video quality preserved • Full HDR support for vibrant colors and contrast • Perfect results every time INCREDIBLY SIMPLE TO USE 1. Select any video from your library 2. Choose your output duration (or let the app decide) 3. Tap "Create Timelapse" 4. Share your creation or save to Photos That's it. No manual frame rates. No confusing export settings. No learning curve. SMART, AUTOMATIC SETTINGS ezTimelapse analyzes your video and automatically determines the optimal settings for the best results: • Recommended Mode: Uses an Apple-style algorithm to create the perfect timelapse length based on your video duration • Manual Options: Choose 10, 20, 30, or 60 second outputs if you prefer The app intelligently samples frames to ensure smooth motion regardless of your choice. WORKS WITH ANY VIDEO • Vacation footage? Perfect for landscapes and cityscapes • Cooking videos? Watch meals come together in seconds • Sunset recordings? Create mesmerizing sky transitions • Construction projects? Document progress beautifully • Cloud footage? Make time fly with stunning results • Party or event videos? Capture hours in moments PRESERVES FULL QUALITY • Supports 4K Ultra HD video • HDR quality maintained throughout processing • HEVC/H.265 encoding for efficient, high-quality output • No watermarks ever DESIGNED FOR EVERYONE Whether you're a professional content creator or just someone who loves sharing moments with friends and family, ezTimelapse is built for you. The interface is clean, intuitive, and gets out of your way so you can focus on what matters - your memories. ICLOUD READY Videos stored in iCloud? No problem. ezTimelapse seamlessly downloads and processes videos from your iCloud Photo Library with real-time progress tracking. SAVES AUTOMATICALLY Your finished timelapse is automatically saved to your Photos library - ready to share on social media, send to friends, or treasure forever. PRIVACY FOCUSED • No account required • No data collection • No internet connection needed for processing • Your videos never leave your device ONE-TIME PURCHASE Pay once, use forever. No subscriptions. No hidden fees. No in-app purchases. Just a simple, powerful tool that does exactly what it promises. --- Download ezTimelapse today and discover the magic hiding in your video library.

About

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 — your videos never leave your iPhone. — Features — • Up to 5 videos at once, auto-stitched into 60 seconds • Day Counter auto-numbering for daily check-ins (workouts, yoga, cooking, travel) — filenames carry Day 1 / Day 2 … • Custom filename templates — mix date, sequence, and your own text • PHPicker-based selection — no full Photos library access required • Fully on-device — nothing uploaded — Who it's for — 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. — Pricing — 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). — Story — 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 — 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. — Feedback — Tap Settings → Report a Problem inside the app to write to me directly. I'll do my best to reply.

Screenshots

ezTimelapse4 screens
QuickTimeLapse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: QuickTimeLapse at Free against ezTimelapse's $0.99. QuickTimeLapse also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). ezTimelapse's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

QuickTimeLapse is free to download; ezTimelapse costs $0.99 up front. QuickTimeLapse sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ezTimelapse asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
ezTimelapse versus QuickTimeLapse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterezTimelapseQuickTimeLapse
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS26.018.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBenjamin StaabWEI HAN YEN

In-app purchases

None

ezTimelapse

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

QuickTimeLapse

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is ezTimelapse free?
ezTimelapse costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is QuickTimeLapse free?
QuickTimeLapse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ezTimelapse or QuickTimeLapse have ads?
QuickTimeLapse shows ads; ezTimelapse does not.

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