TimeLayer vs ReShoot
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TimeLayer
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TimeLayer helps you reshoot old photos from the same angle and create then-vs-now comparisons. Pick an old photo, overlay it on your camera, line up the shot, and capture. Compare with slide, side-by-side, or crossfade modes. Reshoot the same place over time to build a visual timeline. Photo overlay with adjustable transparency AI-assisted alignment & grid lines Three compare modes Timeline grouped by location Export as image or video iPhone & iPad, dark mode supported All data stays on your device
ReShoot
Capture the passage of time with a ghost overlay of past photos. Easily line up shots to create side-by-side "Then vs. Now" comparisons, perfect for tracking growth, progress, or seasonal changes. Save and share your evolving memories.
- Ghost overlay for precise photo alignment
- Automatic side-by-side comparisons
- Timeline of changes
- Location-based photo gallery
- Shareable comparison exports
- Privacy-focused, no accounts or cloud storage
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ReShoot — Time machine for your camera. Point your phone at any spot and instantly see a ghost overlay of the last photo you took there. Line up your shot, tap the shutter, and get an automatic side-by-side comparison showing how things changed. GHOST OVERLAY Stand anywhere you've photographed before and ReShoot finds your old photo using GPS and compass direction. A transparent ghost appears over your live camera so you can line up the exact same shot. THEN vs NOW COMPARISONS Every time you retake a photo, ReShoot generates a side-by-side comparison. See the "Then" and "Now" with an exact timeline showing how much time passed — minutes, days, months, or years. LOCATION GALLERY Browse every photo you've ever taken at your current spot, organized by date. Filter by time range and tap any photo to use it as your ghost overlay. SHARE & EXPORT Save comparisons to your photo library or share them instantly via Messages, Instagram, AirDrop, or any app on your phone. PERFECT FOR • Parents watching kids grow at the same spots • Fitness progress in the same mirror • Construction & renovation progress • Real estate before & after • Seasonal landscape changes • Travel — revisit the same views years later PRIVACY FIRST No accounts. No cloud. No tracking. No ads. No subscriptions. Everything stays on your device. One purchase, yours forever.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ReShoot at every 5 days against TimeLayer's every 3 months. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
TimeLayer ships an update every 3 months, ReShoot every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TimeLayer | ReShoot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 73 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Harun Kaymak | Annie Cohen |
In-app purchases
TimeLayer
No in-app purchases
ReShoot
No in-app purchases
