# Camera Logger vs MetaLog

The clearest difference is price: Camera Logger at Free against MetaLog's $0.99. Camera Logger also leads on iOS requirement (8.1 vs 17.6). MetaLog's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (12 vs 3). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Camera Logger is free to download; MetaLog costs $0.99 up front. Camera Logger sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. MetaLog asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.7 for Camera Logger against 3.8 for MetaLog. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 12 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Camera Logger's written reviews are positive against 70% of MetaLog's.

Camera Logger ships an update every 4 weeks, MetaLog every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Camera Logger | MetaLog |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-logger/id1069148493/reviews) | **[3.8 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metalog/id1475309518/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **12** |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 70.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 14 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.1** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Indie Film Gear LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/412384883) | [Christopher Curzio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475309517) |

## What reviewers say

### Camera Logger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-logger/id1069148493)

Streamline your filmmaking process by digitizing camera logs. This app eliminates paper waste, simplifies sharing with your team and producers, and automatically fills in recurring information, incrementing take numbers for efficiency.

**Highlights:** Digital camera logging, Eliminate paper waste, Easy log sharing, Auto-fill recurring info, Automatic take increment, Customizable fields

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Save Unlimited Production Data | $6.99 | one-time |
| Save Unlimited Production Data and Remove Ads | $7.99 | one-time |


### MetaLog

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metalog/id1475309518)

This app helps film photographers meticulously record and log photo settings, locations, and equipment details. It offers a simple interface for tracking film rolls, individual shots, and managing your camera gear for cataloging or post-processing.

**Highlights:** Log film roll details (load/unload dates, frames), Record photo settings (lens, aperture, shutter speed, location), Intelligent pre-fill and filtering for quick logging, Manage multiple film rolls and cameras, Pinpoint photo locations on a map, Export logged data as CSV, Create a gear inventory with camera/lens details

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Camera Logger free?

Camera Logger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MetaLog free?

MetaLog costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Camera Logger or MetaLog?

MetaLog is rated higher. Camera Logger averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while MetaLog averages 3.8 from 12 ratings.

### Do Camera Logger or MetaLog have ads?

Neither Camera Logger nor MetaLog shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Camera Logger or MetaLog?

Camera Logger ships an update every 4 weeks, and MetaLog every 3 weeks. Most recently, Camera Logger was updated on October 7, 2026 and MetaLog on October 10, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*