Comparison

TPSCamera vs Abound

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

Head to head
About

TPSCamera

This app helps professionals easily film and analyze tasks with time-stamped photos and videos. It standardizes operations for improved efficiency by recording process times and durations. The tool simplifies traditional time observation methods.

Highlights
  • Time-stamped photographs
  • Video recording with stop function
  • Process number and date/time stamps
  • Organized storage in separate folders
  • Cycle skip function
  • Maximum 99 processes
Features
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Use of this application allows easy time observation filming of various tasks and operations with iPHONE and iPAD. This application was created by professionals at production sites as a tool for work improvement. Picture resolution is reduced to accommodate speed. Use of the time observation camera allows accurate time observation of standard operations in a short time. It is a simple application combining photography and time stamps. Conventional time observation tasks were a complicated process of watching the operation with a stop watch in one hand and recording the time. Time observation was not standardized and the method employed differed by individual. The time observation camera standardizes the operation while preventing variance in timing. Because increased work and operation efficiency requires standardization, and there can be no improvement in processes without it, you can get the most benefit from this application after you have standardized operations. 【Before using the Time Observation Camera】 1 Decide on standard operations. 2 Work with the standardized operations until employees are able to follow them without variation. 3 Check that employees are repeating the operation according to the standardized procedures. The time observation camera can be used to greater advantage after employees are able to follow standardized operations without variation. 【How to use Time Observation Camera】 1 Standardized operations are filmed with the time observation camera to check the number of processes. 2 Set up the number of processes on the time observation camera. 3 Film 10 cycles (number of process ×10) with the time observation camera. 4 Enter in the time observation sheet as you check the photographs. 5 Create a Standard Operation Combination slip based on the information obtained through time observation sheet analysis. 6 Begin improvement activities. 7 Use the time observation camera during the improvement activities as well as at the end of the time observation process. 【Main Functions】 Time-stamped photographs are taken by pressing the button at the start of each process Add information available with time stamps, such as SPLIT, LAP, Process Number, date and time While looking at the result of time observation on the photographs Make a video recording along with still photography and stop at the same time ※It is a 10-minute movie shooting time. Time observation photographs are stored and organized in separate folders for each observation Selected photographs can be transferred to a photo folder Cycle skip function (when forgetting to press) Maximum number of processes is 99 It can be applied to a wide variety time observations. 【Required environment】 iOS9 or later equipped with camera iPod, iPad, iPhone 5 or more

About

Abound

Capture, edit, and share 3D models from your iPhone or iPad. Turn photos into detailed 3D models or scan entire spaces with ease. Visualize, measure, and export your creations for use in professional software or share them instantly with others.

Highlights
  • 3D model capture from photos
  • Space scanning with mini-map
  • Intuitive editing tools
  • Scale-accurate measurements
  • Augmented reality visualization
  • Export to professional software
  • Cross-device syncing
Features
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Capture, create, edit, and share in 3D with Abound, the intuitive 3D scanning and creation platform for iPhone, iPad, and Web. Scan real-world objects and spaces, or use AI Mode to create 3D models from a photo or a text prompt. From photorealistic captures to brand-new creations, Abound makes 3D fast, accessible, and ready for your workflow. Capture the real world or create with AI • Turn photos into detailed 3D models with camera zoom, auto-timer, and manual focus options • Scan spaces as you walk with a mini-map, interactive camera views, and real-time raytrace preview • AI Mode lets you create 3D models from a photo or by describing what you want Edit with speed and precision • Crop, rotate, and clean up scans with intuitive tools • Take precise, scale-accurate measurements • View your scans in the real world with augmented reality Organize and find everything • Browse your library in an interactive, zoomable grid • Search, sort, and filter with ease • Organize scans into folders • Explore geolocated scans with Map View Export into your workflow • Use models in Blender, Unity, Unreal, SketchUp, Maya, and more • Export meshes in USDZ, OBJ, GLTF, FBX, and STL • Export point clouds in LAZ, PLY, and XYZ • Create and export cinematic 4K videos of your scans Access your work anywhere • Sync your library across iPhone, iPad, and Web with an Abound account • Sign in with Apple or Google for seamless cross-device access • View and manage your scans any time at abound3d.com Abound Web • Embed interactive 3D scans on the web with a single line of HTML • Upload DSLR photo sets or videos for professional-grade model creation Share and collaborate instantly • Send scan links that work in any browser, on any platform • Keep scans private or share them publicly • Invite others to view, comment, or download • Share via Messages, email, or third-party apps Your data stays under your control • LiDAR scans are processed on your device, with no Internet required • Photos are deleted immediately after processing on our servers • Your scans stay yours until you choose to share Fast, accessible, and built for creators • Full support for Dark Mode and Dynamic Type • Manage raw scan data with the built-in Storage browser Go Pro with Abound • Unlock premium features including unlimited creations, higher resolution models, and advanced export formats Learn more: abound3d.com Terms of Use: abound3d.com/terms Privacy Policy: abound3d.com/privacy Follow us: @abound_3d on X and Instagram

Screenshots

TPSCamera3 screens
Abound4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Abound at Free against TPSCamera's $4.99. Abound also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 9 months). TPSCamera's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (75% vs 53%). On ads 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

Abound is free to download; TPSCamera costs $4.99 up front. Abound sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. TPSCamera asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TPSCamera ships an update every 9 months, Abound every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
TPSCamera versus Abound: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTPSCameraAbound
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating—4.5 (856 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews — better53.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—856 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB146 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMicrolink Corp.Abound Labs Inc.

Customer experience

TPSCamera

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Abound

All ratings856 ratings
Positive88.4%
Neutral3.4%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews185 reviews
Positive53.0%
Neutral7.6%
Negative39.5%

Bugs and requests

TPSCamera

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Abound

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes on launch or during scanning
  • LiDAR not working on compatible devices
  • Scans failing to process or upload successfully
  • Subscription issues and unexpected charges
  • Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Support for newer iPhone models with LiDAR
  • Improved stability and reliability
  • Better export options and file formats
  • Ability to recover or restore deleted scans
  • More transparent and flexible pricing

In-app purchases

None

TPSCamera

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Abound

Subscriptions2
  • Abound Pro7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Abound Pro7 Days trial$79.991 Year

Questions

Is TPSCamera free?
TPSCamera costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Abound free?
Abound is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TPSCamera or Abound have ads?
Neither TPSCamera nor Abound shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TPSCamera or Abound?
TPSCamera ships an update every 9 months, and Abound every 6 weeks. Most recently, TPSCamera was updated on October 9, 2026 and Abound on October 19, 2026.

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