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TimeLapsed 2.0

Released October 11, 2026 · iPhone, iPad & Apple Watch

The most advanced mobile camera system.

TimeLapsed is the most advanced mobile device camera system ever imagined, and created. Capture timelapses, video and live light trails on iPhone, iPad or Android. Automate camera changes, plan the sky and edit the finished film.

Updated for iOS 27. Aperture on supported iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max lenses, side Camera Control adjustments, and dual-camera capture on compatible hardware.

English + 11 more languages. Available on the App Store and Google Play.

White and subtly blue star trails and aircraft paths captured on iPhone with TimeLapsed
Star Trails · Captured With TimeLapsed

Watch TimeLapsed in Action · iPhone

Control the aperture.
Watch the timelapse.

See the camera running on iPhone 18 Pro Max, with aperture adjustments in the live TimeLapsed view. Watch the controls and the picture together.

Watch the Demo on YouTube

The Released App

Inside TimeLapsed 2.0

10 Current App Store Screenshots · Scroll to Explore

TimeLapsed 2.0 timelapse camera and star trail preview
01 · Time. Under your control.
TimeLapsed manual camera controls and supported aperture settings
02 · Take control. Down to the aperture.
TimeLapsed Camera Actions timeline with timed changes and ramps
03 · Build the shot. Let it unfold.
TimeLapsed companion recording and Video Frame Blender
04 · Record it clean. Reinvent it later.
TimeLapsed Horizon Mask and Anchor Lock framing tools
05 · Keep the sky moving. Keep the ground still.
TimeLapsed Sky Planner, Dark Hours, weather and dark sky map
06 · Know where. Know when.
TimeLapsed Trips, takes and video editing
07 · Every take. One bigger story.
TimeLapsed drawing reference overlays and creative camera effects
08 · Create in real life. See it take shape.
TimeLapsed Apple Watch remote controls and connected camera rig
09 · Your camera. Your whole setup.
TimeLapsed capture statistics, Community and Moments
10 · Your time. Your progress.

Star Trails, Aircraft & Comets

White trails. A dark sky.

Blend the sky into arcs. Keep a full history, or let each trail fade behind a bright head. Adjust the trail while the camera runs, or rework a captured movie in Video Frame Blender.

Smooth white and subtly blue star arcs with bright heads and softly fading comet tails against a dark night sky
Comet-Style Star Trails · Illustration Based on TimeLapsed Captures
White comet-style star trails with blue tails and tree silhouettes, captured with TimeLapsed on iPhone 18 Pro Max

Star Trails · Captured on iPhone 18 Pro Max

Stars with a bright head and a fading tail.

A real iPhone capture showing how the stars change when the older light fades away.

A warm golden-hour horizon above a lake and dock, captured with TimeLapsed on iPhone 15 Pro Max

Golden Hour · Captured on iPhone 15 Pro Max

Stay for the changing light.

The same camera can follow the light over the water, from the warm horizon into evening.

White aircraft light trails crossing a dark sky above a lake, captured with TimeLapsed on Android

Air Traffic Trails · Captured on Android

Keep the whole flight path.

Full trails hold on to the light, showing each turn and crossing in one picture.

Aircraft comet trails with bright white heads and fading tails above a lake, captured with TimeLapsed on Android

Comet Trails · Captured on Android

Let the oldest light fade.

Comet trails put the newest light out front, with a tail that fades behind it.

Aircraft light trails above a lake and grassy shoreline, captured with TimeLapsed on iPhone 18 Pro Max

Air Traffic · Captured on iPhone 18 Pro Max

Watch the flights cross the shore.

The aircraft leave white paths above the water while the camera keeps the shoreline in the frame. Open the image to see the full portrait capture.

Explore Air Traffic Watch
Unedited cloudy sunset above a lake, with golden sunlight reflected on the water, captured on iPhone 18 Pro Max

Cloudy Sunset · Captured on iPhone 18 Pro Max

The sunset, just as it was captured.

An unedited capture of the clouds and sunlight over the lake. The full portrait composition and original colors are preserved in this web-sized preview.

Explore Timelapse Capture
White star trails crossing thin clouds above a tower with red warning lights, captured on iPhone 18 Pro Max

Star Trails · Captured on iPhone 18 Pro Max

White trails above the tower.

Thin cloud softened the stars that night. Their bright white trails cross the sky while the tower's red lights stay fixed in the frame.

Explore Comet Trails

TimeLapsed in the Field

Falcon Heavy, 60 miles away.

A Falcon Heavy launch filmed from 60 miles away. Follow its path through the night sky in this TimeLapsed capture.

Watch on YouTube

TimeLapsed 2.0 · Our Flagship Camera

Set the camera. Plan the sky.Keep your hands off the tripod.

iPhone does the capture. iPad gives the sky, forecast and editing timeline room to breathe. Apple Watch puts camera controls on your wrist, so adjusting the shot does not mean touching the phone.

Explore TimeLapsed
TimeLapsed star-trail capture on a silver-framed iPad, with the camera HUD and unprocessed inset visible
TimeLapsed aperture controls on a framed iPhone showing city traffic trails at dusk
TimeLapsed aircraft preview in the prepared Apple Watch case, with the crown and side button visible
TimeLapsed 2.0 on iPad, iPhone and Apple Watch · App Store Artwork

TimeLapsed for Android · Available Now

TimeLapsed is built for Android phones with manual camera settings and the GPU and processor capacity for live image processing. Camera access and sustained performance vary by device. Download TimeLapsed on Google Play.

Get it on Google Play

Get TimeLapsed for Android

Built Into TimeLapsed

TimeLapsed Simulator

Explore a location before setting up the tripod. Aim the virtual camera, inspect the map and move through the timeline. Keep the scene, camera settings and framing together while you work out the shot.

Explore the Simulator
TimeLapsed Simulator on iPhone while the selected location loads
Simulator on iPhone while the selected location loads

A Camera Worth Getting to Know

33 features, six parts of the workflow. Open any feature for the controls, real app screens, and a practical way to use it.

01 · TimeLapsed 2.0

The Camera

Set exposure, choose a cadence and keep the view you want throughout the recording.

The Camera

TimeLapsed Manual aperture control on a supported camera, with an illustrated scene beneath the captured camera controls
TimeLapsed ISO controls and capture settings, with an illustrated scene beneath the captured camera controls
TimeLapsed Camera Control adjustment over the live view, with an illustrated scene beneath the captured camera controls
Manual aperture control on a supported cameraISO controls and capture settingsCaptured iOS Controls · Illustrated Camera Preview

02 · TimeLapsed 2.0

Light Trails & Frame Blending

Build the effect live, keep a clean source and bring other cameras into the same workflow.

Light Trails & Frame Blending

TimeLapsed A recorded light-painting take in the iPad viewer
TimeLapsed Frame blending applied to a light-painting video
TimeLapsed Comet trail controls in the live camera, with an illustrated scene beneath the captured camera controls
A recorded light-painting take in the iPad viewerFrame blending applied to a light-painting videoCaptured iOS Controls · Illustrated Camera Preview

03 · TimeLapsed 2.0

Sky, Weather & Field Planning

Choose a place, a time and a direction before setting up the camera.

Sky, Weather & Field Planning

TimeLapsed Sun, Moon and star directions for the selected date
TimeLapsed Camera framing and field-of-view controls
TimeLapsed Aircraft paths over the planned sky
Sun, Moon and star directions for the selected dateCamera framing and field-of-view controls

Simulator

Explore the built-in TimeLapsed Simulator with a virtual camera, location map and playback timeline. See the app interface and plan your next capture.

See the Screens & Workflow

04 · TimeLapsed 2.0

From Take to Finished Film

Keep the moments that matter, assemble the story and give it the sound and framing it needs.

From Take to Finished Film

TimeLapsed Trip history and recorded journeys
TimeLapsed Distance, timeline and places from a trip
TimeLapsed Review and export the trip movie
Trip history and recorded journeysDistance, timeline and places from a trip

Music

Find royalty-free music for TimeLapsed videos, listen while shooting, organize playlists and favorites, and connect Apple Music for playback.

See the Screens & Workflow

05 · TimeLapsed 2.0

Your Camera Setup

Operate from a distance and connect the screen, storage and accessories for the session.

Your Camera Setup

TimeLapsed Open Remote Control from app navigation
TimeLapsed Start the paired iPhone camera from Apple Watch
TimeLapsed Confirm opening the camera on iPhone
Open Remote Control from app navigationStart the paired iPhone camera from Apple Watch

Apple Watch

Use TimeLapsed on Apple Watch for camera preview and recording controls. Free preview and record controls are included; advanced Watch controls require Pro.

See the Screens & Workflow

06 · TimeLapsed 2.0

Your Progress & Community

Review the session, share a useful setup and get help when a scene is unfamiliar.

Your Progress & Community

TimeLapsed Capture totals and recording-time charts
TimeLapsed Battery, memory and thermal-state statistics
TimeLapsed Sessions and timing on the calendar
Capture totals and recording-time chartsBattery, memory and thermal-state statistics

Start Free. Go Further With Pro.

The core camera, built-in profiles and watermarked 1080p exports are free. Advanced workflows, clean exports and additional planning tools require Pro. Existing full-version owners keep lifetime Pro through Restore Purchases.

Watch preview and record controls are free; advanced Watch controls require Pro. Production Display has a separate license. Hardware and accessory features depend on compatible equipment.

Try the Field Tools

Check a location in the field planner or inspect departures before your next recording. For rehearsal, open the Simulator inside TimeLapsed and explore the virtual camera view.

Before You Download

Is TimeLapsed 2.0 available now?

Yes. TimeLapsed 2.0 was released on the App Store on October 11, 2026, for iPhone and iPad, with an Apple Watch experience. TimeLapsed 2.0 is also available on Google Play for compatible Android phones.

What can I use for free?

The core camera, built-in profiles and watermarked 1080p exports are free. Advanced workflows, clean exports and additional planning tools require Pro. Apple Watch preview and record controls are free; advanced Watch controls require Pro.

Do previous full-version owners keep their purchase?

Yes. Existing full-version owners keep lifetime Pro through Restore Purchases.

Can I blend footage from another camera?

Yes. Video Frame Blender works with existing movies, and image-sequence import brings still frames in through Photos or Files. You can also keep an effects-free companion movie alongside a processed capture.

Which languages does TimeLapsed support?

English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Hindi, Russian and Turkish. That is English plus 11 additional languages.

English + 11 More Languages

TimeLapsed 2.0 supports 12 languages across the iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch experiences. Use the camera and tools in the language that works for you.

  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • German
  • Italian
  • Brazilian Portuguese
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Simplified Chinese
  • Hindi
  • Russian
  • Turkish

Take the app with you

Download TimeLapsed.

Capture on iPhone, iPad or a compatible Android phone. Apple Watch controls are available with the iOS app.

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Available now on Google Play.

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