# Analog Buddy — Companion for Film Cameras > Companion for Film Cameras (iPhone/iPad app by Alperen Derici.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/analog-buddy/id6760268456 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Alperen Derici](https://appshunter.io/developer/1841641089) - Category: Photo & Video, Productivity - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 16.0 · 44 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2026-03-13 - Data updated: 2026-07-04 - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/analog-buddy/id6760268456/reviews.md ## What is Analog Buddy? **The minimalist creative camera and photo styling app.** Analog Buddy gives you a full toolkit for capturing, styling and sharing photos — from metering the light before you shoot, to posting a styled Story in seconds. --- **LIGHT METER** A real-time light meter powered by your camera's sensor. Reads EV, recommends shutter speed and aperture for any ISO. Displays your scene type — Sunny, Cloudy, Shade, Indoor, Low Light — so you always know where you stand. Available on the home screen widget too. **FRAME TRACKER** Log every frame you shoot. Camera profiles hold your lens and film preferences — type any ISO/ASA or maximum aperture. Create a roll with any frame count for bulk-rolled stock. Track each frame, add GPS coordinates, write a note, attach a reference photo. Add roll-level notes for expired film — how stale, storage, push/pull plans. **FILM SCANNER** Hold your negatives up to the light and scan them with your iPhone. Black & white inversion in seconds. Color C-41 and slide E-6 modes available with Pro. Adjust exposure with the EV slider. Pinch to zoom. **PHOTO SIMULATION** Transform any photo with 20+ analog color presets — Portra warmth, Tri-X contrast, Gold grain, Velvia punch. Adjust exposure, highlights, shadows, fade, grain size and amount. Save your own custom presets with Pro. **LIVE FILM CAMERA** Shoot through a real-time CIColorMatrix film simulation. Apply era filters to travel from 1940s Kodachrome warmth to 2000s digital edge. Every frame is processed before you press the shutter. Pinch to zoom, tap to focus. Saves to Camera Roll. Pro feature. **INSTANT CAMERA** A Polaroid-style camera that develops your shot right on screen. Choose from multiple frame styles, add story templates, and share to Instagram or anywhere else with one tap. **ANALOG JOURNAL** A freehand canvas for your creative ideas. Draw with pen, pencil, chalk, watercolor or oil paint. Write, paste photos, drop stickers and film-strip elements. Every page is fully yours. Export all pages as a PDF photo book. One page free, unlimited with Pro. **FLASH CALCULATOR** Guide Number formula on your fingertips. Set your GN and distance to get the correct aperture instantly. **FILM BATH** A built-in darkroom timer for developing your own film. Pre-loaded recipes — D-76 stock, HC-110 (B), Rodinal 1:50. Each step (developer, stop, fix, wash) plays in sequence with audible cues. Pro: save your own custom recipes with adjustable temperatures and times. **HOME SCREEN WIDGETS** Free iOS home screen widgets: live Light Meter (small and medium), a Quick Capture shortcut to the film camera, a Quick Launch pad with one-tap access to Meter, Film Cam, Scanner and Film Sim, and the Quick Shoot widget — on iOS 17+ you can advance the frame counter straight from the widget without opening the app. --- **FREE FEATURES** - Real-time light meter - 1 camera profile & film roll - Film scanner (black & white) - 3 photo simulation presets - Flash calculator - Analog journal (1 page) - Film Bath with built-in recipes - Home screen widgets (incl. interactive Quick Shoot) **PRO FEATURES** - Unlimited camera profiles & film rolls - GPS location tagging on every frame - Color film scanner (C-41) & slide (E-6) - 20+ simulation presets & custom presets - Live film simulation camera - Instant camera with all 5 story templates & frame customization - Full frame history with reference photos - Unlimited journal pages - Custom film developer recipes --- 10 languages: English, Turkish, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, Russian. Privacy Policy: https://analogbuddy.com/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://analogbuddy.com/terms ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Analog Buddy Pro - Annual | $5.99 | per year | | Analog Buddy Pro - Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days | | Analog Buddy Pro - Monthly | $0.99 | per month | ## Version history (last 4 releases) ### 1.1.2 — 2026-05-13 - Story Templates: 5 analog-style frames for your instant photos — Grain Dark, Minimal, Kodak, Film Strip & Newspaper - Share to Instagram: one tap sends your photo to Instagram's story composer as a moveable sticker over your chosen template - Light Meter refresh: cleaner readout layout and smoother scene-type transitions ### 1.0.3 — 2026-03-30 Analog Buddy Pro — unlock all features with a subscription. Unlimited cameras, GPS tagging, color film scanner (C-41 & E-6), 20+ film simulation presets, instant camera mode, and CSV/JSON export. Instant Camera — take a photo and watch it develop like real instant film. Shake to speed up. Customize frame color, add captions and date stamps, share to Instagram Stories. Film Simulation — now with 20+ presets, custom preset saving, exposure/contrast/highlights/shadows/saturation/temperature/fade controls, and before/after comparison slider. Film Scanner — pinch-to-zoom now works correctly. New torch (flashlight) toggle, exposure compensation slider, and tap-to-focus for precise negative scanning. How to Use — new in-app guide explaining each feature with tips. Manage Plan — dedicated screen to upgrade, restore purchases, manage subscription, and redeem offer codes. ### 1.0.2 — 2026-03-18 Film Simulation — apply 8 classic film stock looks (Kodak Portra 400, Gold 200, Tri-X 400, HP5 Plus, CineStill 800T and more) to any photo with grain, vignette and color grading. Before/after comparison slider included. Onboarding — new users now see a 5-page introduction to the app's features on first launch. Camera profiles — optionally record film format (35mm, 120, 4x5, Polaroid) and maximum aperture alongside each camera. Bug fixes — photo add/replace/delete in Frame History now works correctly. ### 1.0 — 2026-03-13 No release notes. ## More apps by Alperen Derici - [Rembetika](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rembetika/id6762800032) All apps by Alperen Derici: https://appshunter.io/developer/1841641089 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-07-04.*