Lapsecho vs SameFrame
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
SameFrame
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Capture change without changing the frame. SameFrame helps you recreate the same photograph over time. Place an earlier image over the live camera as an adjustable guide, line up the angle, zoom and composition, then capture a consistent follow-up. Use SameFrame for home renovations, gardens, restoration projects, fitness progress, hair growth, pets, artwork, construction records and any change worth seeing clearly. CAPTURE THE SAME VIEW Use a previous photograph as a translucent guide over the live camera. Adjust its opacity, use the grid and level, and line up the scene before taking your next photograph. COMPARE WHAT CHANGED View two photographs with an interactive before-and-after slider, create a side-by-side comparison, or use additional Pro comparison modes to make subtle changes easier to see. BUILD A VISUAL TIMELINE Organise photographs into projects, choose any previous frame as your next reference and set an optional reminder for your next capture. SAMEFRAME FEATURES • Live ghost-image camera overlay • Adjustable guide opacity • Grid and device-level assistance • Front and rear camera support • Project-based photo timelines • Optional capture reminders • Interactive before-and-after slider • Side-by-side image export • Additional Pro guides and comparison modes • Face ID or passcode app lock • Full project and original-image export • iPhone and iPad support PRIVATE BY DESIGN SameFrame requires no account. Your projects and photographs are stored locally on your device. Images are not uploaded for analysis, and sharing or exporting happens only when you choose it. Some advanced features require a one-time SameFrame Pro purchase. We use standard terms: "Standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/"
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: SameFrame 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. Lapsecho sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SameFrame sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Lapsecho | SameFrame |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HARVEST LAB | Thomas Richardson |
In-app purchases
Lapsecho
- Lapsecho Pro$3.99
SameFrame
- SameFrame Pro$0.99









