Comparison

Interval vs Lapsecho

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

Head to head
About

Interval

Features
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Make a stop-motion video in the time it takes to read this. No timeline. No clutter. Onion skin shows your last frame behind the live view, so every move lands. Time-lapse mode is one tap away. Export as video or GIF. One purchase, no subscription, ever. CAPTURE - Stop-motion mode: tap to capture, frame by frame - Onion skin: see your previous frame to guide the next - Burst mode: press and hold the shutter to fire a run of frames - Time-lapse mode: set your interval and let it run - Auto-capture with custom frame limits - Aspect ratios from square to 16:9, set before you shoot - Grid overlay and tap-to-focus - Pinch to zoom with native lens switching - Exposure, white-balance, and focus lock between frames - Self-timer: 3s, 5s, or 10s before the first frame - Shoot in portrait or landscape PREVIEW - Scrub through your frames on a filmstrip - Delete frames you don't want - Loop playback to check your timing - Close the app and come back — your frames are still there EXPORT - Save to Photos or share anywhere - Export as GIF at 240px, 320px, or 640px — free - Export in 1080p, or 4K with Pro INTERVAL PRO (one-time upgrade) - 4K export - Manual frame rate, 1 to 30 FPS - No watermark One purchase. Yours forever. No subscription. Time-lapse runs while Interval is open on screen — it's built for minutes and hours, not overnight. Interval is for animators, hobbyists, and anyone turning still moments into motion, without a steep learning curve. Built by a designer who wanted a simpler animation tool.

About

Lapsecho

Features
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Lapsecho is a camera app focused on timelapse and fixed-point observation. Capture a plant, a construction site, or the sky—either one photo a day from the same framing, or continuous interval shots compiled into a video. Everything stays on your device. ■ Two modes ・Shoot now (interval timelapse) Clouds, sunsets, cooking, crafts, study sessions. Set the interval and use blackout power-saving mode during long runs. ・Fixed-point observation Plants, renovations, kids growing up, before/after. A ghost overlay helps you match the previous shot. ■ Alignment tools ・Ghost overlay (opacity control) ・Rule-of-thirds grid ・Gyro level indicator ■ Stable capture ・Tap to lock AE / AF / AWB ・Shooting planner (interval × duration → frame count & length) ・Blackout mode (dims the screen during interval capture) ・Auto-stop when battery is low (keeps frames already captured) ■ Projects ・Save frames per project ・Rename, pin, sort by last capture ・Frame list with preview and delete ■ Export ・Compile frames to MP4 on device ・Per-frame duration, crossfade, fps (24/30/60) ・Preview and save to Photos ■ Data Photos and projects are stored locally. No account required. No cloud sync. ■ Lapsecho Pro (one-time purchase) Free tier includes all shooting features. Pro removes the export watermark, enables higher-resolution export, unlimited projects, and hides the ad on the export screen. See in-app details. ※ A tripod or fixed mount is recommended for timelapse. Handheld use may not suit all subjects.

Screenshots

Interval3 screens
Lapsecho4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Interval at none against Lapsecho's shown. Lapsecho's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Interval sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Lapsecho sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Interval versus Lapsecho: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIntervalLapsecho
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarinko BrdarevicHARVEST LAB

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Interval

One-time1
  • Interval Pro$4.99
1 purchases

Lapsecho

One-time1
  • Lapsecho Pro$3.99

Questions

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

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