# Skyflow vs CameraFTP Time Lapse

The clearest difference is update cadence: Skyflow at every 3 weeks against CameraFTP Time Lapse's every 11 months. Skyflow also leads on ratings volume (602 vs 2). CameraFTP Time Lapse's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 72%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Skyflow sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and CameraFTP Time Lapse sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CameraFTP Time Lapse holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Skyflow has 602 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Skyflow's written reviews are positive against 100% of CameraFTP Time Lapse's.

Skyflow ships an update every 3 weeks, CameraFTP Time Lapse every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Skyflow | CameraFTP Time Lapse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (602 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skyflow-time-lapse-camera/id937208291/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cameraftp-time-lapse/id1478489657/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **602** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 71.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 71 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.3 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andrei Kovalev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1770934816) | [Drive Headquarters, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/467056338) |

## What reviewers say

### Skyflow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skyflow-time-lapse-camera/id937208291)

Create professional time-lapse and stop-motion videos with advanced camera controls and a powerful editor. Adjust playback speed after shooting, apply effects, and export in high resolutions. Supports various photo and video formats for ultimate creative freedom.

**Highlights:** Adjustable playback speed after shooting, Pro camera controls (ISO, shutter, WB, focus), Support for RAW, HEIF, and ProRes formats, Advanced time-lapse editor with keyframing, Export up to 8K resolution, Long exposure effects and exposure bracketing, Stop-motion shooting mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads & Watermark | $0.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade Tier 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| HD export | $2.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade Tier 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Full version | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Brilliant app
- 🚀 Spectacular timelapse app
- 🚀 Excellent time lapse video app
- 🚀 Impressive features
- 🚀 Versatile and customizable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and errors
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- 🐛 Export and saving problems
- 🔒 Paid features hidden behind paywall
- 🔒 Unexpected pricing changes

**Reported bugs**

- Camera session errors
- Inability to complete actions
- Distorted or corrupted video output
- Timelapses not saving properly

**Requested features**

- Add intermediate zoom levels
- Implement vertical/portrait mode
- Add manual focus control
- Introduce exposure and shutter speed settings
- Implement geotagging and timestamp overlays


### CameraFTP Time Lapse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cameraftp-time-lapse/id1478489657)

Transform your smartphone into an IP camera for automatic time-lapse recording. Upload images to cloud storage for long-term retention and view them from anywhere as a video. Ideal for tracking construction projects, plant growth, and seasonal changes.

**Highlights:** Automatic image capture, Cloud storage with long retention, Remote viewing via web and mobile, Supports smartphones, tablets, and IP cameras, Batch download for offline processing, Online time-lapse video creation

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Time Lapse Service | $5.99 | one-time |
| Yearly Time Lapse Service | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Skyflow free?

Skyflow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is CameraFTP Time Lapse free?

CameraFTP Time Lapse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Skyflow or CameraFTP Time Lapse?

CameraFTP Time Lapse is rated higher. Skyflow averages 4.6 out of 5 from 602 ratings, while CameraFTP Time Lapse averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Skyflow or CameraFTP Time Lapse have ads?

Neither Skyflow nor CameraFTP Time Lapse shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Skyflow or CameraFTP Time Lapse?

Skyflow ships an update every 3 weeks, and CameraFTP Time Lapse every 11 months. Most recently, Skyflow was updated on October 26, 2026 and CameraFTP Time Lapse on September 18, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*