Ghost overlay
Yesterday's photo sits semi-transparent over the viewfinder. You move until your face lines up, then shoot.
Your skin is changing.
Prove it.
One selfie a day, same light, same pose. A ghost overlay of yesterday's photo lines your face up, the screen lights it, and a month later you have a before and after nobody can argue with.
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Why the photos line up
Most before and after photos fail for the same three reasons: different light, different angle, different distance. Skinlapse removes all three.
Screen as your light
A bright frame around the preview lights your face the same way every evening, even in a dark bathroom.
One photo per day
Retaking replaces today. Past days stay locked, which is what makes the series count as proof.
Streaks that forgive
Miss one evening and the streak survives. Miss two and it resets. Progress counts photos, not calendar days.
The core in four screens
Take the photo, drag the slider, export the video.
What is Skinlapse?
Skinlapse is a daily progress camera for skin. You take one selfie a day under the same conditions, and the app turns the series into a before and after slider and a timelapse video you can share. It documents, it does not diagnose: there is no skin scan, no score and no advice. Everything is stored on your iPhone, with no account and no cloud. The app is free; Skinlapse Pro adds HD exports without a watermark, a video range you choose and a proof sheet.
Common questions
Is Skinlapse free?
Yes. Taking photos, the streak, the before and after slider and the standard video export stay free. Skinlapse Pro adds HD exports without a watermark, a video range with the first and last photo you choose, and a proof sheet with up to 6 dated days. Pro is a monthly or yearly subscription or a one-time purchase. It can start with a free trial, and the app shows the trial length before you confirm.
Does Skinlapse analyse my skin?
No. It is a camera with a memory, not a medical app. There is no scan, no score and no diagnosis.
Where are my photos stored?
On your iPhone, inside the app's encrypted container. Skinlapse never uploads your photos. There is no server and no account, so nobody, including us, can see them. If you back up your iPhone, they are included like the data of other apps.
What happens if I get a new phone?
Save a copy first. In Settings there is “Save all photos to Photos”, which writes your whole journey into your own Photos library with the original dates.
Can I use it for hair, a beard or fitness?
Yes. Anything that changes slowly and needs the same pose every day works the same way.
Which iPhones are supported?
Every iPhone running iOS 17 or later.
Guides
Short, practical writing about documenting a change you cannot see day to day.
Method
How to take before and after photos that actually show progress
Same light, same pose, same distance. The four rules that decide whether a before and after photo is evidence or just two photos.
ExpectationsWhy skin often looks worse in weeks 2 to 4
The dip in the middle of a skincare routine is normal and predictable. Knowing that is the difference between quitting and finishing.
TrackingHow to track skin progress without guessing
What to record, how often, and which checkpoints actually tell you whether something is working.
Start on day one.
Thirty seconds tonight, a video in a month.
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