Comparison

Aperic vs PrimeLapse

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

Head to head
About

Aperic

Features
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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/

About

PrimeLapse

Features
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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 (0.5Ɨ / 1Ɨ / 2Ɨ). • 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.

Screenshots

Aperic4 screens
PrimeLapse4 screens

Verdict

The call

Aperic and PrimeLapse are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Aperic sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and PrimeLapse sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Aperic ships an update every 6 weeks, PrimeLapse every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Aperic versus PrimeLapse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterApericPrimeLapse
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSaed ZakariJAN DREBES

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Aperic

Subscriptions2
  • Aperic Pro — Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Aperic Pro — Yearly$39.991 Year
1 purchases

PrimeLapse

One-time1
  • PrimeLapse Pro$5.99

Questions

Is Aperic free?
Aperic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PrimeLapse free?
PrimeLapse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Aperic or PrimeLapse have ads?
Neither Aperic nor PrimeLapse shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Aperic or PrimeLapse?
Aperic ships an update every 6 weeks, and PrimeLapse every 4 weeks. Most recently, Aperic was updated on October 8, 2026 and PrimeLapse on October 4, 2026.

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