Comparison

Camera Files vs GrainyCam

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Camera Files

This app helps filmmakers and videographers estimate disk space requirements for their shoots. It supports a vast array of professional camera models and codecs, providing accurate storage calculations based on frame rate, image size, and codec.

Highlights
  • Disk space estimation for shoots
  • Supports numerous professional camera models
  • Comprehensive codec information
  • Accurate storage calculations
  • Frame rate and image size configuration
  • Official manufacturer data
Features
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Planning your shoot and unsure how much disk space you’ll need? Camera Files is here to help! This app provides instant, accurate answers by exploring all the setup options available in your camera, making your shoot planning smoother and more efficient. Comprehensive Model Support: Complete list available at http://www.dotcine.com.br/apps/camerafiles/ • Apple ProRes Codecs • Arri: Alexa 265, Alexa 35, Alexa 35 Xtreme, Alexa 65, Alexa Classic, Alexa LF, Alexa Mini, Alexa Mini LF, Alexa SXT, Alexa XT, Amira • Avid Codecs • Blackmagic Design: Cinema Camera 6K, Pyxis 6K, Pocket Cinema Camera 4K, Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2, Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro, Studio Camera 4K Plus G2, Studio Camera 4K Pro G2, Studio Camera 6K Pro, Ursa Cine 12K LF, Ursa Cine 17K 65, Ursa Mini Pro 4.6K G2, Ursa Mini Pro 12K • Canon: 5D Mark IV, C50, C70, C100, C100 Mark II, C200, C300, C300 Mark II, C300 Mark III, C400, C500 Mark II, C500, C700 FF, C700 GS, C700, R5C • DJI: Air Series, Avata 2, Flip, Inspire Seires, Mavic Series, Mini Series, Neo, O4 Air Unit Pro, Spark, Zenmuse • Freefly: Ember Camera S5K, S2.5K Color, S2.5K Mono • Fujifilm: GFX Eterna 55 • Panasonic: EVA1 • Phantom: Flex4K, KT1210, KT1240, KT1610, KT1640, Miro C211, Miro C321, Miro C321 Air, Miro N5, S641, S711, S991, T2110, T2110-E225, T2410, T2540, T2540-K225, T3610, T4040, TMX 6410, TMX 7510, Veo 1010, Veo 1310, Veo 440, Veo 4K 990, Veo 4K PL, Veo 610, Veo 640, Veo-E 310L, Veo-E 340L • Red: DSMC2 Dragon-X, DSMC2 Gemini, DSMC2 Helium, DSMC2 Monstro, Epic Dragon 6K, Epic M-X 5K, Epic-W 5K S35, Epic-W 8K S35, Komodo, Ranger Gemini, Ranger Helium, Ranger Monstro, Raven 4.5K, Scarlet Dragon 6K, Scarlet M-X 5K, Scarlet-W 5K, V-Raptor [X] 8K VV, V-Raptor 8K S35, V-Raptor 8K VV, V-Raptor XL [X] 8K VV, V-Raptor XL 8K S35, V-Raptor XL 8K VV, Weapon 6K CF, Weapon 6K MG, Weapon Helium • Sony: Burano, F5, F55, FX2, FX3, FX6, FX9, FX30, Venice, Venice 2, α7S II, α7S III Designed for Professionals: Camera Files is meticulously crafted for digital cinema and video camera users who need reliable storage predictions and recording setup configurations. Directors, Producers, Directors of Photography, Camera Assistants, and DITs can now benefit from instant estimations for their storage needs. All information is sourced from official manufacturer documentation and verified against actual files and cameras in many cases. Clear and Concise Information: Understanding camera menu labels, especially codec names, can be daunting. Camera Files presents the same names used in camera menus, but with additional explanatory information. Easy and Efficient Setup: Navigating the complexities of frame rate, image size, and codec combinations in camera menus can be challenging. Camera Files simplifies this by providing direct access to every recording setup. Rapid Results: With intuitive controls, you can quickly determine the data and time required for your recordings, helping you maintain control over production limits. * Some models offer full feature access exclusively to paying subscribers. Terms Of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.dotcine.com.br/camerafiles-privacy

About

GrainyCam

Features
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GrainyCam turns your iPhone into a camera you can slow down with. Load a film stock. Shoot a roll. Develop the memories. GrainyCam combines an intentional film-camera ritual with the capture quality of iPhone. Choose a stock built for the light you are in, frame through a clean live finder, and make photographs with texture, character, and a point of view. FILM, NOT FILTERS Each original GrainyCam stock has its own color response, grain, halation, and personality. Browse the Film Shop, preview a look against your own scene, and load the one you want to shoot. SHOOT YOUR WAY • Instant: keep the ritual, save the frame now. • Roll: commit to 24 or 36 exposures and develop them together. • Dispo: a playful disposable-camera mode with a physical wind-on gesture between shots. CAPTURE WITH CONFIDENCE Use simple exposure controls when you want them, or keep the camera out of your way. On supported iPhone cameras, GrainyCam offers the device’s available HEIF and DNG RAW capture options and records each frame at the selected format and resolution. DEVELOP WITHOUT LOSING THE ORIGINAL Photo Lab opens developed frames from their retained DNG RAW or untouched HEIF source, not from a repeatedly baked export. Correct exposure, contrast, highlights, color, crop, vignette, grain, fade, and more while preserving the stock selected at capture. The film stays locked to the frame; your corrections remain yours. MAKE A ROLL WORTH SHARING Browse your Film Bag as a contact sheet, save every developed frame, or share a roll as a considered reveal. Choose the framing and pace before you export. PRIVATE BY DESIGN GrainyCam does not require an account, does not show advertising, and does not upload your photographs. Your camera library, rolls, editing sources, and challenge progress stay on your device. Some film packs, advanced Darkroom tools, and GrainyCam Pro are available as optional in-app purchases. Prices vary by region and are shown before purchase. A subscription, if selected, automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; manage or cancel in your Apple Account settings. Terms: https://402labs.app/GrainyCamTerms Privacy: https://402labs.app/GrainyCamPrivacy Support: https://402labs.app/GrainyCamSupport

Screenshots

Camera Files4 screens
GrainyCam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: GrainyCam at fortnightly against Camera Files's every 2 months. Camera Files's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Camera Files sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and GrainyCam sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Camera Files ships an update every 2 months, GrainyCam fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Camera Files versus GrainyCam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCamera FilesGrainyCam
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB93 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJOSE F DA SILVA NT402Labs LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Camera Files

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$12.991 Year
10 purchases

GrainyCam

One-time10
  • Velva$1.99
  • Cine 500T$1.99
  • Docu Chrome$1.99
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  • Glow 95$1.99
  • Vivid 100$1.99
  • Portrait 400$1.99
  • Leila Film Pack$4.99
  • Darkroom+$5.99
  • Complete Collection$14.99
  • GrainyCam Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is Camera Files free?
Camera Files is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GrainyCam free?
GrainyCam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Camera Files or GrainyCam have ads?
Neither Camera Files nor GrainyCam shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Camera Files or GrainyCam?
Camera Files ships an update every 2 months, and GrainyCam fortnightly. Most recently, Camera Files was updated on September 16, 2026 and GrainyCam on October 6, 2026.

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