Lapse AlternativesJournaling Apps & Social Networks like Lapse

Lapse is described as 'Invite-only app that transforms your phone into a disposable camera, allowing users to take 36 shots that develop randomly throughout the day, share snaps with friends, and automatically curate monthly photodumps and albums' and is a Journaling app in the social & communications category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Lapse for a variety of platforms, including iPhone, Android, iPad, Android Tablet and F-Droid apps. The best Lapse alternative is Memory: Daily Photo Journal, which is free. Other great apps like Lapse are Life on Film, Whee, Retro and Daily You.

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  1. Memory: Daily Photo Journal icon

    Memory: Daily Photo Journal

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    Document your daily life with ease through photo journals, using reminders to capture highlights while organizing photos into collections. Experience privacy with no data collection as everything remains locally stored, ensuring your memories are personal and private. iCloud sync available.

    21 Memory: Daily Photo Journal alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
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    Memory: Daily Photo Journal Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Calendar View
    3.  Ad-free

    Memory: Daily Photo Journal VS Lapse

     

    • Memory: Daily Photo Journal is the most popular iPhone alternative to Lapse.

    • Memory: Daily Photo Journal is the most popular free alternative to Lapse.

    • Memory: Daily Photo Journal is Freemium and ProprietaryLapse is Free and Proprietary
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    Life on Film

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    Turn your everyday photos into stunning, vintage-style videos with Life on Film! Create aesthetic, film-like videos using photos from your camera roll or capture new moments with our built-in vintage camera.

    24 Life on Film alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    Life on Film Features

    1.  Custom templates
    2.  Photographic filters
    3.  Vintage effect
    4.  Video templates
    5.  Background Music
    6.  Personal background music

    Life on Film VS Lapse

     

    • Life on Film is the most popular iPad alternative to Lapse.

    • Life on Film is Freemium and ProprietaryLapse is Free and Proprietary
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    Whee

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    Whee is a new social app created to keep you connected with your close friends through life's spontaneous moments. Capture and share real-life photos that only your friends can see, allowing you to be your most authentic self.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Android
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    Whee Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Dark Mode

    Whee VS Lapse

     

    • Whee is the most popular Android alternative to Lapse.

    • Whee is Free and ProprietaryLapse is also Free and Proprietary
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    Retro

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    Retro is a privacy-focused social app enabling users to share photos, videos, and screenshots with friends on a weekly basis, without distractions or need for editing, and offering control over past and present content visibility.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
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    Retro Features

    1.  Weekly Report
    2.  User Profiles
    3.  Social feed

    Retro VS Lapse

     
  6. Daily You icon

    Daily You

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    Capture the moments that matter. Daily You helps you log your thoughts, track your mood, and keep a diary of meaningful moments, every day. Whether you're journaling, reflecting, or just noting what made you smile, Daily You gives you a private space that's truly yours.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    • Linux
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Calendar View
    2.  Mood Tracking
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Ad-free

    Daily You VS Lapse

     

    • Daily You is the most popular Linux alternative to Lapse.

    • Daily You is the most popular Open Source alternative to Lapse.

    • Daily You is Free and Open SourceLapse is Free and Proprietary
    • Daily You is Privacy focusedLapse is not according to our users
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    Snapchat

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    A playful and interactive multimedia messaging app offering ephemeral photo and video sharing. Control view time, get alerts for screenshots, and engage with friends through gamified interactions and video calls.

    121 Snapchat alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Windows
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
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    Top Snapchat Features

    1.  Record videos
    2.  Friend Tagging
    3.  Content Discovery
    4.  GPS Location Sharing
    5.  Cloud Sync
    6.  Self Destructing Messages
    7.  Face Filter
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Passkey Support
    10.  Two-factor Authentication
    11.  VoiP Calls
    12.  Expiring Stories

    Snapchat VS Lapse

     

    • Snapchat is the most popular Web-based, Windows & Android Tablet alternative to Lapse.

    • Snapchat is Freemium and ProprietaryLapse is Free and Proprietary
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    BeReal

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    BeReal is the simplest photo sharing app to share once a day your real life in photo with friends.

    21 BeReal alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    BeReal Features

    1.  Dark Mode

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    1 Second Everyday

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    1 Second Everyday is a video diary that makes it easy to take your day-to-day moments and create a meaningful movie of your life.

    9 1 Second Everyday alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    1 Second Everyday VS Lapse

     
  11. One Shot icon

    One Shot

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    OneShot is made to remind you of the special moments. Because every day has at least one. And that's what counts in life! So make it your habit and remember the happy days!

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Calendar View
    3.  Mood Tracking
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  No Tracking

    One Shot VS Lapse

     
  12. Leap Second icon

    Leap Second

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    Leap Second is the most comprehensive video journal app to capture, trim, and stitch your 1 second daily videos. Relive your favorite memories with Leap Second and easily share your life’s story with your friends and family. Playback and enjoy the highlight reel of your life!

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    Leap Second VS Lapse

     

    • Leap Second is the most popular Mac alternative to Lapse.

    • Leap Second is Free and ProprietaryLapse is also Free and Proprietary
  13. Locket Widget icon

    Locket Widget

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    Locket is a widget that shows you live pictures from your friends, right on your Home Screen. It’s like a portal to the people you care about — a little glimpse at what they’re up to throughout the day.

    12 Locket Widget alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • Android
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    Locket Widget Features

    1.  iOS widget

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    drumroll

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    drumroll allows you to see your life flash before your eyes by turning your camera roll into an endless, high-speed, flashback reel!.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
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    drumroll Features

    1.  Album shuffle mode

    drumroll VS Lapse

     
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