Comparison

FormLapse vs ShapeLapse

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

Head to head
About

FormLapse

Effortlessly track your body transformation with daily photos that automatically align to create a smooth time-lapse. Build a consistent habit with reminders and view your progress alongside weight trends. All your data stays private on your device.

Highlights
  • Auto-aligned time-lapse creation
  • Daily photo habit builder
  • Weight logging and trend overlay
  • On-device data privacy
  • Face blurring for sharing
  • Multiple purchase plans
Features
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Take a quick body photo every day and watch your progress turn into a smooth timelapse video. FormLapse auto-aligns position, tilt and scale, so you don't need to line up a ghost overlay or use a tripod. Casual shots are fine. Your photos never leave your iPhone: no network connection, no account. Weight loss, cutting, bulking, getting in shape: changes you can't see in the mirror day to day become obvious when weeks and months of progress pics play back to back. FormLapse makes that as easy as possible. ■ Auto-aligned timelapse ・Automatically corrects the position, tilt and scale of each daily photo ・No need to match an outline when shooting. Just take the photo as usual ・Creates a smooth body transformation timelapse ・Optionally show your weight on the video ■ Before & after ・Slider or side-by-side comparison ・9:16 share card for social media ・Pinch to zoom and fine-tune the position ■ Weight log ・Log your weight right after taking the photo (or later) ・Weight graph to see your trend ・Calendar shows the days you took photos ■ Privacy ・Everything is processed on your device, with no network connection ・No account required ・Face blur for worry-free sharing ■ Stay consistent ・Photo reminders ・Home Screen widget ■ Plans (one-time purchase, no subscription) [Free] ・Timelapse of the last month ・Standard quality [Standard] ・Timelapse of the last 6 months ・Full HD quality ・Save and share before/after images ・Playback speed control ・Brightness evening ・Apple Health integration ・Auto-save [Premium] ・Unlimited timelapse span ・Weight graph overlay ・Fine playback speed control ※ Videos on every plan include a small FormLapse mark. ※ One-time purchase, not a subscription.

About

ShapeLapse

Features
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ShapeLapse turns your training progress into something you can actually see. Shoot the same poses every day, and ShapeLapse builds a timelapse video for each pose — weeks and months of change, visible in seconds. WHO IT'S FOR • Lifters and dieters who want proof their work is paying off • Anyone taking progress photos but drowning in an unorganized camera roll • People who need that extra push to stay consistent HOW IT WORKS 1. Mount your phone on a tripod or shelf and mark your standing spot 2. Register the poses you want to track (e.g. Front Relaxed, Bicep Flex, Back) 3. Tap Start — the voice guide takes over Countdown, capture, and moving to the next pose all happen automatically. You never need to look at the screen. YOUR GROWTH, AS A MOVIE Photos are organized by pose and date automatically. Generate a timelapse with one tap, save it to Photos, or share it anywhere. Playback speed adapts to how many photos you have. PRIVACY FIRST All photos stay on your device. Nothing is ever uploaded to a server. FITLAPSE PREMIUM (subscription) • Unlimited poses (free plan includes 1 pose) • No watermark on videos • Date overlay on timelapses • Adjustable timelapse speed Monthly and yearly plans are available. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://mikotommsh.github.io/support-pages/shapelapse/privacy.html

Screenshots

FormLapse4 screens
ShapeLapse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ShapeLapse at 13.0 against FormLapse's 18.0. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. FormLapse sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and ShapeLapse sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
FormLapse versus ShapeLapse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFormLapseShapeLapse
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShuhei YamamotoSHOTARO OGAWA

In-app purchases

3 purchases

FormLapse

One-time3
  • スタンダード$2.99
  • プレミアムへアップグレード$4.99
  • プレミアム$7.99
2 purchases

ShapeLapse

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$22.991 Year

Questions

Is FormLapse free?
FormLapse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ShapeLapse free?
ShapeLapse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FormLapse or ShapeLapse have ads?
Neither FormLapse nor ShapeLapse shows ads.

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