Comparison

Blend vs Lapsify

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

Head to head
About

Blend

Easily merge and layer photos to create unique double exposure effects and stunning collages. This powerful yet simple tool allows for special effects, filters, and frames to enhance your images. Perfect for social media sharing and creating eye-catching content.

Highlights
  • Double exposure editing
  • Photo layering
  • Special effects
  • Filters and frames
  • Photo collage maker
  • Carousel post design
  • Customizable grids
Features
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Blend photos together for amazing results. With Blend you have double exposure editing like never before. Add a cool twist to your photos and create images you could not have imagined! Blend is simple and easy to use, yet powerful. Layer your photos. Combine your photos easily with one click. Use special effects to draw and erase layers. Choose from various filters and frames. Love your blend and share it on Instagram. - Create Unique Photo Collages and Instagram Carousels with Blend Whether you're an influencer, creator, or simply love sharing memories, Blend Photo Collage Maker has everything you need to make your posts stand out. - Endless Collage Templates Designed for Every Aesthetic Explore a wide range of curated templates, from clean and minimalist to bold and creative. Every layout is handcrafted by our design team for premium quality and flexibility, with new templates added regularly to keep your feed fresh. - Smooth, Swipeable Carousel Designs Design eye-catching swipe-through carousel posts that flow perfectly. Blend’s simple tools make it easy to connect your photos into panoramic carousels or scroll-through layouts that tell a story. - Custom Grids and Layouts for a Polished Feed Build cohesive photo grids and multi-post Instagram layouts that tie your content together beautifully. Mix and match grids, carousels, and collage templates for unlimited creative combinations. - Showcase More Photos in Every Post Go beyond Instagram’s limits. Add over 10 photos in one project to express your full story. Perfect for creators who want more room for visuals and ideas. - Flexible Canvas for Complete Creative Control Work your way with Blend’s freeform canvas. Zoom in to perfect details or zoom out for the full view. Design freely and bring your ideas to life without constraints. Subscription pricing and terms: Blend offers three auto-renewing subscription options: $3.99 per week $7.99 per month $39.99 per year These prices are for United States customers. Pricing in other countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence. Your Blend subscription will automatically renew at the end of each term and your credit card will be charged through your iTunes account. You can turn off auto-renew at any time from your iTunes account settings but refunds will not be provided for any unused portion of the term. Read more about our terms and conditions here: Terms of Use: https://architectapps.co/terms-of-use/ Privacy Policy: https://architectapps.co/privacy-policy/

About

Lapsify

Features
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Shoot. Overlay. Look back. Lapsify is a fixed-point timelapse app built for one thing: taking the same shot, again and again. Ghost Overlay shows your previous photo as a translucent layer on the camera, so anyone can line up the same frame. Turn your day-to-day changes into a single timelapse video and share it with family or on social media. ▼ Perfect for ・Capturing your child's growth in the same pose every month ・Tracking weight loss or fitness with before & after photos ・Watching plants and vegetable gardens grow ・Documenting DIY projects and artwork over time ・Recording construction and renovation progress ▼ Key features ・Ghost shooting: overlay your previous photo with adjustable opacity ・Timelapse video: export your photos as one video (set how long each photo is shown) ・Before / After slider: overlay two photos to visualize the change ・Bulk import: bring in existing photos from your library, keeping their EXIF dates ・Project metadata: log values such as weight and height for each project ・Reminders: daily notifications so you never miss a shot ・Multiple projects: keep kids, plants, fitness and more in separate projects ・Backup / restore: export all photos and project data as a ZIP file ・Dark and light mode ・Available in English and Japanese ▼ Privacy first ・All photos are stored only on your device. Nothing is uploaded to the cloud ・Lapsify never sends your photos anywhere ・No account or email address required ▼ Lapsify Premium All core features are free. Upgrade to Premium to unlock: ・Unlimited projects (the free plan allows up to 3) ・4K video export ・No watermark on videos ・No ads Choose a monthly or yearly plan (free trial available for new subscribers). ▼ Support Questions or requests? Reach us through our support page. Support: https://www.nos-co.jp/apps/support/lapsify Privacy Policy: https://www.nos-co.jp/apps/privacy/lapsify

Screenshots

Blend4 screens
Lapsify4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Blend at none against Lapsify's shown. Blend also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Blend sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Lapsify sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blend ships an update every 8 days, Lapsify monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Blend versus Lapsify: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlendLapsify
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (3.6K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews56.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.6K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size174 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOwen SchickNOS K.K.

Bugs and requests

Blend

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Work area reverts to tiny size
  • App crashes during editing
  • Screenshot function not working as expected

Requested features

3 requests
  • More free editing tools and filters
  • Ability to resize and reposition layers
  • Improved stability and reliability

Lapsify

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Blend

Subscriptions4
  • Unlock All 1 Week Subscription$7.997 Days
  • Unlock 1 Month Subscription3 Days trial$17.991 Month
  • Blend Photos 1 Year3 Days trial$39.991 Year
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  • Blend Photos 1 Year3 Days trial$44.991 Year
One-time4
  • Remove Watermark$1.99
  • Unlock Frames$1.99
  • Unlock Filters$1.99
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  • Unlock All$4.99
2 purchases

Lapsify

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Blend free?
Blend is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lapsify free?
Lapsify is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Blend or Lapsify have ads?
Lapsify shows ads; Blend does not.
Which is updated more often, Blend or Lapsify?
Blend ships an update every 8 days, and Lapsify monthly. Most recently, Blend was updated on October 24, 2026 and Lapsify on October 24, 2026.

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