Capture photos with a retro aesthetic inspired by 1980s film cameras. Offers automatic shooting for ease or manual controls for creative freedom, allowing you to master photography principles.
4.8(13 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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4.7 avg rating
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Updated August 2026
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Filmfolio: Log & Light Meter by Clement Premnath
Analog Film Diary & Scan CloudStrong Contender
📷 Photo & Video
4.6(13 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
Manage your analog photography workflow with this app. Track film rolls, log frames, and store high-resolution scans securely in the cloud. Features a built-in light meter and a comprehensive film library.
Luxilux Light Meter by Christian Lobach
Measure the perfect exposureWorth Considering
📷 Photo & Video
4.9(75 ratings)
$5.99
This app functions as a portable light meter for photographers, especially those using film cameras without built-in meters. It allows for precise exposure readings, offers various shooting modes, and lets you save your settings with preview images.
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Massive Dev Chart Timer
Film Developing Tool
$9.99
This app provides an offline film development chart and a multi-step timer for photographers. It includes customizable agitation, darkroom themes, and support for various developing and fixing steps. It also offers automated compensation for development time and temperature.
Offline film development chartMulti-step timer with sound notificationsCustomizable agitation schemes
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InPhoto
by ALUCIN
Free
📷 Photo & Video
(0)
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DoF Calculator
by 永晓 邵
Free
$0.99 | 100% OFF
Calculate depth of field for your photos by inputting sensor format, aperture, focal length, and focus distance. It also helps determine hyperfocal distance for optimal focus. Adjust circle of confusion for precise results and switch between metric and imperial units.
Depth of field calculationHyperfocal distance calculationAdjustable circle of confusion
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illumeter
Light Meter In Your Pocket
Free
This app functions as a portable light meter, allowing users to measure exposure values like aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. It offers features for logging shots with location and settings, and provides customization options for a personalized user experience.
Exposure measurement (Aperture, Shutter Speed, ISO)Tap-to-focus exposure lockExposure compensation
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Flicks - Disposable Camera
Vintage Filter Photo Editing!
Free
Capture photos with a vintage aesthetic using a digital disposable camera simulation. Apply retro filters and watch your images develop daily for a nostalgic photo editing experience.
Digital disposable camera simulationSeven vintage filter optionsRetro photo editing
📷 Photo & Video
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LightMeter & Shot Log for Film
Check Shutter Speed + Aperture
Free
📷 Photo & Video
(0)
10
Light Meter Pro
Measure Light: ISO, LUX
Free
This app helps photographers and videographers measure light accurately for perfect exposure. It offers real-time data, customizable alerts, and a user-friendly interface to enhance creative projects.
Precision light measurementsReal-time data monitoringCustomizable lighting alerts
📷 Photo & Video
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free with in-app purchases