Shadow Camera vs Lapsecho
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Shadow Camera
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Shadow Camera helps you recreate any photo pose, perfectly — no guessing, no ten retakes. Pick a reference photo and it appears as a see-through guide right on your live camera. Drag it into place, pinch to resize and line up your pose — a live match score turns the frame green when you've got it. Then shoot. HOW IT WORKS • Choose any photo or video from your gallery, or browse Pose Ideas • It floats over your live camera as a translucent, movable guide • Match the pose — the live percentage shows how close you are • Capture — every shot saves in full quality FEATURES • Live match score with a green "got it" frame • Pose Ideas: browse a library of poses by category • Video references that play in sync with your recording • Silhouette and Outline guides from any reference (Pro) • Precision opacity and color tint for the guide (Pro) • Dual camera: front and back at once, for photos and video (on supported iPhones) • Picture layer: place a product or logo on screen and it's saved into your shot • Photo styles: six looks, from Warm & Vivid to B&W • AI-generated references with Apple's Image Playground (on supported devices) • Camera controls you know: grid, timer, flash, 4:3 and 16:9, zoom, tap to focus and exposure, 60 fps video, volume-button shutter and QuickTake • Share side by side: the reference and your shot in one image PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account needed. Your reference photos and captures stay on your device. Pose Ideas searches photos through Pexels, and crash diagnostics and subscription status are handled by Sentry and RevenueCat. FREE TO USE The camera and gallery-based pose matching are always free. Pose Ideas, AI references and video references can be used a few times a day for free; Shadow Camera Pro unlocks them without limits, together with the Pro guides and controls. Whether you're recreating a friend's pose for a couples photo, matching a pro shot for your content or nailing that one angle — Shadow Camera makes it effortless. EULA (Terms & Conditions): https://digitalsmo.com/eula/
Lapsecho
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Shadow Camera 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
Both are free to download. Shadow Camera sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Lapsecho sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Shadow Camera | Lapsecho |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Samet Sarial | HARVEST LAB |
In-app purchases
Shadow Camera
- Monthly pro$3.991 Month
- Shadow Camera Pro Yearly3 Days trial$24.991 Year
Lapsecho
- Lapsecho Pro$3.99









