# PhotoChron - timelapse selfie

> PhotoChron lets you take a photo a day, week or month and build timelapse videos

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.photochron](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.photochron)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.photochron`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Andy Dyer-Smith
- **Category:** PHOTOGRAPHY
- **Downloads:** 95,886
- **Rating:** 3.03 / 5 (852 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.0.5
- **Last updated:** 2018-05-29
- **First published:** 2012-07-16
- **Publisher country:** GB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-07
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.photochron)
- **Website:** [http://www.photochronapp.com](http://www.photochronapp.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://sites.google.com/view/photochron/home](https://sites.google.com/view/photochron/home)

## Description

PhotoChron is a Chrome extension designed for users who want to visually capture their transformation over time by taking photos daily, weekly, or monthly. The extension helps users create stunning timelapse videos, allowing you to watch yourself change over periods like workout routines, Movember tracking, or baby growth milestones.

Key features include cloud backup to Google Drive, customizable reminders, HD or SD video output, and easy sharing options to YouTube, Facebook, and more. Users can align photos perfectly using overlay guides, edit misaligned shots, and add existing photos from their gallery. PhotoChron streamlines the process of documenting your life's changes and sharing memorable moments with friends and family.

## Rankings

- #224,710 — Overall

## Review summary

### Pros

- Ghost feature to align pictures
- App allows users to track personal growth over time
- Long-time users appreciate its functionality

### Cons

- Backup and restore functionality is unreliable
- Notifications do not work unless the app is opened
- Recent updates have caused issues with photo alignment and image quality

## Similar extensions and apps

- [Facelapse - Face Timelapse](https://chrome-stats.com/d/io.skripi.facelapse) — 66,346 users, 4.46 / 5
- [Daily Selfie: Photo Timelapse](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.diary.dailyselfie) — 11,889 users, 4.19 / 5
- [Click - Daily Photo Time Lapse](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.click.click_dailyphototimelapse) — 178 users
- [Daily Selfie Timelapse –FaceTL](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.iwao.facetl) — 230 users
- [Selfie Time Lapse](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.isidroid.sfa) — 68,772 users, 3.30 / 5
- [FaceLapse - Daily](https://chrome-stats.com/d/kr.tez.facelapse) — 16 users
- [Daily Body Selfie Timelapse](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.iwao.bodytl) — 130 users
- [Facelog: Face Timelapse Video](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.app.facelog) — 1,151 users
- [Lapser: Daily Photo Timelapse](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.downgatelabsllc.lapser) — 1,405 users
- [Timer Selfie Camera](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.Richhantek.TimerSelfieCameraFreedom) — 15 users
- [Timer Selfie Camera](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.Richhantek.TimerCamera) — 2,684 users
- [Day N: Capture daily changes](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.nontick.dayn) — 1,546 users

---

Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.photochron)