Manual Camera Controls
Control TimeLapsed shutter, ISO, focus, white balance, interval and zoom. Save profiles and use supported iPhone aperture and Camera Control features.
See the Screens & WorkflowTimeLapsed 2.0
Released October 11, 2026 · iPhone, iPad & Apple Watch
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.

Watch TimeLapsed in Action · iPhone
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 YouTubeThe Released App
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Star Trails, Aircraft & Comets
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.


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.

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.

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.

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.

Air Traffic · Captured on iPhone 18 Pro Max
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.
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Cloudy Sunset · Captured on iPhone 18 Pro Max
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.
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Star Trails · Captured on iPhone 18 Pro Max
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 TrailsTimeLapsed in the Field
A Falcon Heavy launch filmed from 60 miles away. Follow its path through the night sky in this TimeLapsed capture.
Watch on YouTubeTimeLapsed 2.0 · Our Flagship Camera
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.
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Set aperture on supported iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max lenses. Adjust the camera with Camera Control on supported iPhones.
Capture & PlanTwo cameras. A sky full of possibilities.Capture front and back together on supported hardware. Plan Sun, Moon, stars and aircraft paths before the first frame.
iPad & Apple WatchA bigger workspace. A smaller remote.Review the map and timeline on iPad. Start a take, change capture mode and adjust supported controls from Apple Watch.
Built Into TimeLapsed
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 Simulator33 features, six parts of the workflow. Open any feature for the controls, real app screens, and a practical way to use it.
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Set exposure, choose a cadence and keep the view you want throughout the recording.
Control TimeLapsed shutter, ISO, focus, white balance, interval and zoom. Save profiles and use supported iPhone aperture and Camera Control features.
See the Screens & WorkflowRecord timelapses and real-time video in TimeLapsed 2.0. Set capture intervals, use portrait or widescreen framing, and pause and resume video.
See the Screens & WorkflowUse TimeLapsed dual-camera layouts for video and timelapse on supported devices. Arrange picture-in-picture or stacked views before recording.
See the Screens & WorkflowStart TimeLapsed with built-in camera profiles or save your own exposure, interval, color and frame-blending setup for repeatable captures.
See the Screens & WorkflowBuild TimeLapsed camera automations with timed settings, exposure and interval ramps, color changes and trail effects. Preview the timeline before capture.
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Build the effect live, keep a clean source and bring other cameras into the same workflow.
Create light paintings in TimeLapsed with a live blended preview, camera profiles, trail controls and remote operation. Capture the movement as it develops.
See the Screens & WorkflowBuild star trails, traffic trails and light paintings live in TimeLapsed with frame blending, adjustable history, masks, glow and trail controls.
See the Screens & WorkflowCreate comet tails and rolling light trails in TimeLapsed. Adjust trail length, fade, glow and color for stars, aircraft, traffic or light painting.
See the Screens & WorkflowUse TimeLapsed Horizon Mask to keep sky trail processing away from the foreground when recording star trails and other night scenes.
See the Screens & WorkflowUse TimeLapsed Anchor Lock to help correct mounted-camera bumps, and saved-position guidance to return your framing to a reference.
See the Screens & WorkflowSave an effects-free companion movie alongside a processed TimeLapsed capture, then try a different trail or blending treatment after the shoot.
See the Screens & WorkflowPreview, tune and render star trails and comet effects from existing videos in TimeLapsed Video Frame Blender, including companion and imported footage.
See the Screens & WorkflowImport still-image sequences from Photos or Files into TimeLapsed and turn frames from other cameras into timelapses and edited video projects.
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Choose a place, a time and a direction before setting up the camera.
Plan TimeLapsed compositions with the Sun, Moon and stars. Review the sky for a location and date before setting up a night or daylight capture.
See the Screens & WorkflowFind TimeLapsed dark and moonless windows, inspect Milky Way visibility and compare upcoming nights alongside weather and light pollution.
See the Screens & WorkflowExplore TimeLapsed light-pollution maps and Bortle panels, compare nearby dark sky locations, and get directions for a planned night shoot.
See the Screens & WorkflowCheck TimeLapsed forecasts, weather radar and forecast-based rain alerts for outdoor timelapses, sky photography and mounted camera sessions.
See the Screens & WorkflowUse TimeLapsed Air Traffic Watch with your own flight-provider keys to review aircraft data and predicted paths for aircraft-trail photography.
See the Screens & WorkflowExplore the built-in TimeLapsed Simulator with a virtual camera, location map and playback timeline. See the app interface and plan your next capture.
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Keep the moments that matter, assemble the story and give it the sound and framing it needs.
Build a TimeLapsed trip film from several takes. Mark Moments, split clips, adjust speed and framing, and finish with titles and music.
See the Screens & WorkflowBuild TimeLapsed videos with layered editing, speed, color, LUTs, titles, advanced transitions, voiceovers, music generation, and flexible 4K export.
See the Screens & WorkflowOrganize TimeLapsed sessions, photos, videos, albums, projects, favorites, bookmarks, frame grabs, Moment movies, and external-display playback.
See the Screens & WorkflowFind royalty-free music for TimeLapsed videos, listen while shooting, organize playlists and favorites, and connect Apple Music for playback.
See the Screens & WorkflowUse a framed, translucent reference image over the TimeLapsed camera view while drawing on real paper and recording the artwork taking shape.
See the Screens & WorkflowShape TimeLapsed captures with color controls, LUTs, tilt shift, glow and simulated night-vision or thermal effects, then refine the film in the editor.
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Operate from a distance and connect the screen, storage and accessories for the session.
Preview and control TimeLapsed capture from another device. Run a mounted phone remotely and connect compatible Canon cameras where supported.
See the Screens & WorkflowUse 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 & WorkflowTimeLapsed Pro writes media to compatible USB-C drives, memory cards, SSDs, and hard drives, with powered storage and HDMI available together.
See the Screens & WorkflowSend the finished camera picture to a compatible monitor, TV or projector while keeping controls on the device.
See the Screens & WorkflowUse a separately licensed production output for paid shows, installations and commercial display work.
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Review the session, share a useful setup and get help when a scene is unfamiliar.
Review TimeLapsed capture history with exposure, weather, battery, CPU, memory and thermal-state statistics. Track personal records or join the leaderboard.
See the Screens & WorkflowDiscover and share TimeLapsed videos, images, camera profiles and automations in the Community. Find ideas and adapt a shared setup to your own scene.
See the Screens & WorkflowUse optional TimeLapsed Analyze Scene for AI camera recommendations. Review the suggestions and choose which settings to apply before capture.
See the Screens & WorkflowThe 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.
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.
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.
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.
Yes. Existing full-version owners keep lifetime Pro through Restore Purchases.
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.
English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Hindi, Russian and Turkish. That is English plus 11 additional 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.