Aperic vs TimeRoll
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Aperic
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Aperic is a pro-grade camera for iPhone, built for the moments where the default Camera app gives up. — THREE DAYS FREE — Every new download unlocks the full Pro feature set for three days, no card required. Keep what you love after the trial with Monthly ($4.99) or Yearly ($39.99). — MANUAL EVERYTHING — Lock ISO, shutter speed, white balance, and focus to exactly where you want them. Live, on-screen readouts. Smooth amber sliders that never fight you. A single Done button to bring it all back to auto. — PRORES, LOG, MULTI-CAM — Shoot ProRes for grading-grade footage. Apple Log and HLG for HDR delivery. Record from multiple lenses at once (where supported) so you never miss a reverse angle. SDR, P3, and ProRes 422 / 422 HQ / 422 LT in the same picker. — BUILT FOR COMPOSING — A real cinema viewfinder: live histogram, RGB or luma, with red-channel clipping. Rule-of-thirds, golden, and 4x4 grids. Optional level horizon. Focus peaking in yellow, red, green, blue, or magenta. Zebras with adjustable IRE. Aspect-ratio frames from 16:9 to 1:1. — LENS PICKER FOR PRO iPhones — 0.5x, 1x, 2x, 5x, 10x chips on the left edge. Real zoom factors that match what your lenses actually shoot — no marketing math. Pinch to zoom freely between them. — CLEAN COMPOSING MODE — One tap on the eye toggle next to the gear hides every chip, slider, and button on screen — leaving only the shutter, mode picker, camera flip, gear, and the toggle itself. Frame your shot like you would through a real viewfinder. Tap again to bring it all back. — FAST. FOCUSED. — No accounts. No analytics. No ads. Your captures stay on your device. The app's job is to get out of your way and let you shoot. — SUBSCRIPTION TERMS — Aperic Pro auto-renews at the end of each billing period until cancelled. You can cancel anytime in Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions; cancellations take effect at the end of the current period. Your free 3-day trial is applied automatically on first download and doesn't renew — it simply lets you use every Pro feature before you decide. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://aperic-privacy.vercel.app/
TimeRoll
This app functions as a film camera and a photo journal, allowing users to capture moments without instant previews. Once a roll is full, it's developed to reveal a collection of scattered memories as a single chapter.
- Name and fill custom-length film rolls
- Shoot without instant previews
- Develop full rolls to see moments together
- Apply consistent Story film looks
- Edit RAW negatives after development
- Organize photos in a private Time Archive
- Create custom photo layouts
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TimeRoll is a film camera that keeps every shot sealed until the roll is full—and a photo journal built one roll at a time. Name a trip, a gathering, time with someone you love, or an ordinary week. Choose 12, 24, 36, or 72 frames and fill the roll at your own pace. After each shot, there is no instant preview. You see the progress, not the photos. When the roll is developed and opened, scattered moments return together as one chapter of time. THE RITUAL OF A ROLL • Name the time you want to keep, then choose a fixed length and a Story film look • Shoot without instant previews, keeping your attention in the moment • Develop a full roll and discover the whole story at once A DISTINCT LOOK. AN EDITABLE NEGATIVE. Story film looks carry color, tone, and grain across the entire roll instead of placing a different effect on every photo. Supported RAW captures can be revisited after opening: adjust exposure, temperature, curves, and selective color, then save the version that feels closest to the memory. NOT A FEED. YOUR TIME ARCHIVE. Each roll keeps its name, dates, and story. Browse Time Archive by month, year, or opening date, and add notes to the photos worth keeping. There are no likes to chase and no pressure to turn your life into a public feed. GIVE THE ROLL A FORM Turn one photo or a complete roll into paper-framed photos, custom grids, long roll layouts, or four-frame film strips. Save and share a complete memory—not just another isolated image. START FREE. UPGRADE WHEN YOU NEED MORE. The free version includes one active 12-frame roll with Story 01. TimeRoll Pro unlocks 24-, 36-, and 72-frame rolls, up to six active rolls, every film look, editable RAW negatives, and additional paper styles. Choose an auto-renewing annual subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase. The annual plan renews unless canceled in Apple Account settings. Local pricing appears before purchase. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Photos, roll names, and notes are designed to stay on your device. Content leaves TimeRoll only when you choose to save or share it. Not a faster way to get photos. A more deliberate way to remember what you lived. Moments worth cherishing will always find their way back to you. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://gettimeroll.com/en/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: TimeRoll at fortnightly against Aperic's every 5 weeks. 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. Aperic sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and TimeRoll sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Aperic ships an update every 5 weeks, TimeRoll fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | Aperic | TimeRoll |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 119 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Saed Zakari | 玉成 戴 |
In-app purchases
Aperic
- Aperic Pro — Monthly$4.991 Month
- Aperic Pro — Yearly$39.991 Year
TimeRoll
- TimeRoll Pro Annual1 Month trial$4.991 Year
- TimeRoll Pro Lifetime$12.99









