Interval vs PrimeLapse
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Interval
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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 ā your frames are still there EXPORT - Save to Photos or share anywhere - Export as GIF at 240px, 320px, or 640px ā 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 ā 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.
PrimeLapse
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PrimeLapse is a pro-focused timelapse camera for iPhone. Capture individual frames for full control, or record Direct Video timelapses straight to HEVC up to 4K. Built for photographers and filmmakers who want real manual control, not a one-tap novelty timelapse. TWO WAYS TO SHOOT ⢠Individual Frames: Every shot saved as HEIF, JPEG, ProRAW, or RAW for grading and flexible export. ⢠Direct Video Timelapse: Frames written straight into an MP4 video file while you shoot, with no separate photo files. ⢠In-App Rotation: Rotate individual frames directly in the album after capture. MANUAL PRO CAMERA ⢠Complete manual control: ISO, shutter speed, manual/auto focus (AF/MF), white balance (presets or Kelvin + tint), and exposure compensation. ⢠Switch lenses and optical zoom (Ultra Wide, Wide, Tele, Front depending on your iPhone model). ⢠High resolution: 12 MP or 48 MP where supported. ⢠Optional GPS location in photo and video metadata. DIRECT VIDEO TIMELAPSE OPTIONS ⢠1080p or 4K resolution. ⢠16:9 or 4:3 (portrait-friendly) aspect ratios. ⢠24, 25, or 30 fps. ⢠SDR, HDR, or Apple Log (on supported devices). NEW: SMART AUDIO & MOTION BLUR ⢠Background Audio: Keep listening to your music uninterrupted during capture and playback. ⢠Motion Blur on Export: Add cinematic motion blur when exporting (Pixel Motion Blur on iOS 26+, frame blending on earlier versions). PRO EXPORT ⢠Render photo-frame projects to HEVC up to 4K in-app. ⢠High-quality bit rates up to 100 Mbps. ⢠Frame rates including 12 fps stop-motion, 24, 25, and 30 fps. ⢠Save directly to Photos or export via Files. PROJECTS & PREVIEW ⢠Every timelapse is organized as a dedicated project. ⢠Advanced Player: Pinch-to-Zoom and pan (playing or paused), live timeline scrubbing, and playback speeds (0.5Ć / 1Ć / 2Ć). ⢠Correct Portrait Rendering: Portrait frame projects now automatically render and display upright. ⢠Quick Preview folder for single test shots. ⢠Multi-select, export, or delete individual frames easily. ⢠On-device storage overview. TRIAL & PRIMELAPSE PRO ⢠Free Trial: Up to 50 frames per project and 10 preview photos. ⢠PrimeLapse Pro: Unlocks up to 3,600 individual frames per recording, unlimited Direct Video timelapses, and unlimited preview shots. *Note: Feature availability such as 48 MP, ProRAW, and Apple Log depends on your iPhone hardware model.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Interval at every 10 days against PrimeLapse's every 4 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Interval sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PrimeLapse sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Interval ships an update every 10 days, PrimeLapse every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | Interval | PrimeLapse |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days ā better | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 ā better | 17.6 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Marinko Brdarevic | JAN DREBES |
In-app purchases
Interval
- Interval Pro$4.99
PrimeLapse
- PrimeLapse Pro$5.99








