Comparison

Polaroid vs Fieldlight

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

Head to head
About

Polaroid

This app enhances the analog Polaroid experience by connecting to compatible cameras for advanced features. It also includes a high-resolution scanner for digitizing physical prints and allows users to print photos from their phone.

Highlights
  • Connect compatible Polaroid cameras
  • Advanced camera modes (Portrait, Double Exposure)
  • High-resolution Polaroid scanner
  • Print phone photos as Polaroid pictures
  • Create photo grids and collages
  • Digital scrapbook for memories
Features
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Unlock the full creative power of Polaroid — the film, the camera and the community. GET INSPIRED Join photography challenges and capture beautiful imperfection to win prizes and expand your knowledge with Polaroid cameras and photography. CONNECT YOUR CAMERA Link your Now+, OneStep+, I-2 or Flip to unlock additional features like: - Portrait Mode - Double Exposure - Self Timer - Aperture Priority - Tripod Mode - Light Painting - Manual Mode HIGH-RES POLAROID SCANNER Use our in-built scanner to scan, store and share high quality digital copies of your Polaroid pictures. Works for i-Type, 600, SX-70, and Spectra film. PRINT POLAROID PICTURES Load photos from your phone into the Polaroid app and place it on top of the Lab and your favorite memories will be printed as beautifully imperfect Polaroid pictures. Or create grids and collages of two, three, four, six or nine frames to share with others. CURATE YOUR GALLERY Once scanned, create your own digital scrapbook of your favorite memories.

About

Fieldlight

Features
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Fieldlight is a focused light meter for 35mm film photographers who want a quick reading without turning exposure into a settings form. Tap the live camera preview to meter a scene, then get clear aperture and shutter recommendations using camera-native stops. Fieldlight supports aperture priority, shutter priority, and auto recommendations, with film ISO lock for loaded rolls and optional dynamic ISO for digital-style testing. Set your camera profile, avoid unavailable shutter speeds, clamp aperture limits, and get plain-language guidance when a scene is over or under the target exposure. Handheld warnings help you know when to use a tripod, while shot logging keeps the exposure details you need after the frame is made. Fieldlight also offers a Home Screen widget and Lock Screen controls for quick access to aperture priority, shutter priority, and auto. No account required.

Screenshots

Polaroid4 screens
Fieldlight4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Polaroid at Free against Fieldlight's $1.99. Fieldlight's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Polaroid is free to download; Fieldlight costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Polaroid ships an update every 3 weeks, Fieldlight weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Polaroid versus Fieldlight: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPolaroidFieldlight
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.9 (19K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews61.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings19K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size215 MB3 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperPolaroidCorey O'Neal

Bugs and requests

Polaroid

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Compatibility issues with newer iPhone models
  • Printing problems with Polaroid Lab device
  • Unreliable Bluetooth connection with cameras
  • Scanning feature not working consistently

Requested features

4 requests
  • Self-timer option in manual mode
  • Ability to customize AR photo display
  • Quicker access to frequently used settings
  • Improved photo library organization

Fieldlight

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Polaroid

No in-app purchases

None

Fieldlight

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Polaroid free?
Polaroid is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Fieldlight free?
Fieldlight costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Polaroid or Fieldlight have ads?
Neither Polaroid nor Fieldlight shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Polaroid or Fieldlight?
Polaroid ships an update every 3 weeks, and Fieldlight weekly. Most recently, Polaroid was updated on November 9, 2026 and Fieldlight on October 25, 2026.

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