Life Lapse review

Life Lapse is aimed at people making stop motion for social feeds rather than long films. The camera shoots in 4K UHD with a ghost overlay of the last frame, and an interval timer captures frames without touching the phone, which reduces shake on a handheld setup. Frames are stitched into a video automatically, then you add music, sound effects, filters and speed changes, and frame the result with built-in guides for Instagram and TikTok. The app also includes dozens of tutorials and a mode that blends stop motion with live action from one shot. It is quick to learn, and its US App Store listing shows a 4.8 average from about 9.5K ratings. Value is the weak point. Pro is a subscription from $6.99 a week or $8.99 a month, the 7-day trial rolls into an annual plan unless canceled, and it runs only on iPhone.

Who it is for

Creators making short stop motion clips for social media

Price

Free app; Stop Motion Pro from $6.99 per week or $8.99 per month (US App Store).

Stop Motion Pro Monthly $8.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 11, 2026.

Key features

• Shoots in 4K UHD with a ghost overlay and an interval timer for hands-free capture
• Auto-stitches captured frames into a video
• Dozens of in-app tutorials on stop motion techniques
• Music, sound effects, filters and speed controls
• Built-in guidelines for Instagram and TikTok framing

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Free download with a 7-day Pro trial
• Strength: Interval timer lets you shoot without touching the phone
• Strength: 4.8 average from 9.5K ratings on the US App Store
• Weakness: iPhone only, with no iPad, Android or desktop version
• Weakness: Pro is sold as a subscription, and the trial converts to the annual rate unless canceled
• Weakness: Built for social clips rather than classroom projects

Key facts

• Price: Free; Pro $6.99 weekly or $8.99 monthly; Lifetime Access $129.00
• Platforms: iPhone (iOS 15 or later)
• Free trial: 7 days of Pro
• Age rating: 4+ on the App Store

Where it ranks

Life Lapse is No. 5 in our Best Stop Motion Animation Software verdict.