Comparison

Trace Camera vs Align

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

Head to head
About

Trace Camera

Features
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Create Professional Stop Motion Animation with TraceCamera TraceCamera is an intuitive camera app that makes stop motion animation easy for everyone. With our unique feature that lets you see the previous frame while shooting, creating smooth and beautiful motion has never been easier. 3 Shooting Modes Sequential Shooting Mode Create a project and shoot multiple frames continuously. See the previous frame as an overlay while shooting, making smooth motion simple to achieve. Fixed-Point Shooting Mode Perfect for serious stop motion with a tripod. Record long-term changes like plant growth or cloud movements. Quick Shooting Mode Select a reference photo and capture new shots with the same composition. Ideal for "same pose photos" while traveling or product comparison shots. Key Features 3 Shooting Modes Sequential, Fixed-Point, and Quick Shooting. Choose the optimal mode for your needs Video Import Extract frames from your videos to create stop motion projects. Perfect for converting videos to GIFs GIF Animation Export Convert your captured frames into GIF animations with one tap. Customize frame rate, quality, and loop count Frame Size Selection Choose aspect ratios suited to your needs: 16:9, 4:3, 1:1 (square), or full screen Project Management Create and manage multiple projects. Add photos later or rearrange their order Photo Library Integration Save captured photos and GIFs to your photo library Use Cases Stop motion animation with LEGO or figures Hand-drawn animation (frame-by-frame paper drawings) Clay animation Time-lapse (plant growth, sky changes, etc.) Product assembly instructions Dance or sports form analysis Recipe videos Travel memories (same pose photos) Simple 3 Steps 1. Select shooting mode 2. Capture frame by frame 3. Convert to GIF and save/share Premium Features (Ad-Free) Use comfortably without ads More video import frames (up to 100) Customize GIF export settings freely Save photos in original size One-time purchase: $1.99 Requirements iOS 17.0 or later Compatible with iPhone and iPad All data stored on device (works offline) Unleash your creativity with TraceCamera

About

Align

Features
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Align is a camera app specifically designed for fixed-point observation, stop-motion, and before-and-after photography. Key Features ・ Onion Skin (Overlay) Feature: Displays your previous photo faintly over the camera view, allowing you to capture photos from the exact same angle without any shifting. ・ Project-Based Folder Management: Organize your photos by theme, perfect for tracking plant growth, fitness progress, construction sites, or illustration making. ・ GIF/Video Export: Instantly export your captured photos as smooth animations (GIF/MP4) and easily share them on social media. ・ Premium Plan: Unlocks an ad-free experience, removal of the watermark on exported media, and a passcode lock feature to protect your privacy. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://home-36161.web.app/ailgn-mennseki.html

Screenshots

Trace Camera4 screens
Align4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Trace Camera at none against Align's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Trace Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Align sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Trace Camera versus Align: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrace CameraAlign
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRyoma YanagimotoTaiki Sato

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Trace Camera

One-time1
  • Premium$1.99
1 purchases

Align

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Plan$4.991 Month

Questions

Is Trace Camera free?
Trace Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Align free?
Align is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Trace Camera or Align have ads?
Align shows ads; Trace Camera does not.

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