Comparison

FIMO vs Photo Checkup

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

Head to head
About

FIMO

This app transforms your digital photos into vintage film images with a single tap. It emulates the look of old film rolls, adding effects like dust, scratches, and light leaks. Explore a collection of classic camera interfaces and film presets for a retro aesthetic.

Highlights
  • Vintage film emulation
  • Dust and scratch effects
  • Retro color filters
  • Light leak simulation
  • Flickering and frame shakes
  • Classic camera interfaces
  • Selective 35mm film presets
Features
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FIMO captures the beauty and magic of old school vintage images right through your viewfinder. Dust and scratches, retro colors, flickering, light leaks, even frame shakes, all can be instantly added with a single tap off the finger. With FIMO, you’ll make photographs that look and sound like real film rolls pulled out of storage 30 years ago. — CLASSIC CAMERA Digital photography has never looked so analog. FIMO provides beautifully rendered skeuomorphic P&S cameras that transform your experience as you swipe through lenses, flashes, and simply rewind films. — SELECTIVE 35MM FILM SUITE Including over 8 signature presets which replicating the look of old-school camera films. * Diary 400 *Romantic 400 *BlackTea 50 *Portra 400 * Aesthetic 400 * PAN 100 * EK 80 * LM Color 100 * Business 400 * HK 200 * Yummy 100 * X-Red 50 * EPR 64 *Joey 100T *Tokyo 500 *Morandi 200 *KDchrome 64 *Natura 1600 *Portra 160NC *DE 200 *X-Mas 25T *New Year 2020 *Super HR 100 *Tri-X 400 *TS-E 50 [Fimo Pro Subscription] - With an Fimo Pro subscription, you have access to all features and paid editing materials. Watermark and advertisements will be removed automatically. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. [Terms of Use] https://fimo.app/user-agreement-en.html [Privacy Policy] https://fimo.app/privacy-policy-en.html You’re most welcome to share your story with us. If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact us as. Weibo:FIMO官方

About

Photo Checkup

Features
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Is a photo damaged, still waiting for its iCloud original, or using a format your device cannot decode? Photo Checkup checks the photos and videos you allow it to access, helps you verify findings in Photos, and exports originals to a destination you choose. UNDERSTAND THE FINDINGS • Possibly corrupted: a local file has structural or decoding problems. Verify it again in Photos. • iCloud not ready: the original is not available locally. A cloud placeholder is not treated as corruption. • Unsupported format: the device cannot decode the format; that alone does not mean the file is damaged. • Could not verify: read failures and uncertain results are reported separately. Tap a finding to copy its filename and creation date, then open Photos to locate and check it yourself. QUICK SCAN IS FREE Quick Scan checks file structure and local availability within your granted library access. Total issue counts, every iCloud finding, and guidance are free. Preview the first three possibly corrupted items at no charge. Deep Scan checks every frame in multi-frame images and decodes samples from the beginning, middle, and end of videos. It can find some issues Quick Scan misses, but does not scan every video frame. Unchanged items have local availability rechecked before valid previous results are reused. VERIFIED EXPORT Export authorized photo and video originals to local folders, compatible external storage, or SMB/NAS shares available in the system Files picker. Available destinations depend on your device connections and file provider support. Photo Checkup calculates SHA-256 while reading the source, then rereads the written file and compares its hash. Only a match is marked successful. Organize exports by year and month, keep Live Photo image and video resources together, and get a per-item manifest and readable report. After an interruption, choose the same folder to continue. Completed copies are verified again. A matching hash confirms that the copy matches the source data read; it does not prove the original was healthy or replace periodic backup checks. Keep the app in the foreground during large exports. A CLEARER EXPORT FLOW A fixed bottom bar keeps Choose Folder, Pause, and Resume within reach. Progress takes priority while exporting, and results move to the top when it finishes. Separate counts show verified, reverified, failed, and unprocessed items, with layouts that adapt to larger system text. The screen stays awake during foreground exports and returns to its previous auto-lock setting when paused or finished. Share a text summary of the current export through the system share sheet. It contains only the status, counts, and authorization scope—not photos, original filenames, or directory paths. Per-file details remain in your chosen export folder. YOUR ACCESS, YOUR CHOICE Media analysis and hash verification run on your device. Photos, videos, and results are not uploaded to the developer. Scanning does not download iCloud originals. A separate export switch lets PhotoKit read missing originals from your iCloud only when enabled. If you choose a remote folder, the system file provider transfers copies as you direct. The app does not delete, compress, or modify library originals. With Limited Photos Access, scans and exports include only the items you have authorized. A one-time purchase unlocks the full possibly corrupted list, Deep Scan, and Verified Export. No subscription. Existing customers can restore their purchase. Photo Checkup is a detection and export tool. It does not repair damaged files.

Screenshots

FIMO4 screens
Photo Checkup3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Photo Checkup at none against FIMO's shown. Photo Checkup also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). FIMO's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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. FIMO sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per year and Photo Checkup sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FIMO ships an update every 2 weeks, Photo Checkup every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
FIMO versus Photo Checkup: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFIMOPhoto Checkup
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (258 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews59.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings258 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size376 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGuangzhou Hongxiao Network Technology Co.,Ltd.正平 孙

Bugs and requests

FIMO

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes on launch for some users
  • Purchased films disappearing after updates
  • Video feature not working as expected
  • Difficulty restoring in-app purchases
  • Inconsistent performance on newer devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add timer functionality
  • Option to save original unprocessed photos
  • Ability to purchase individual film stocks
  • Faster switching between film stocks
  • Live preview of film effects before shooting

Photo Checkup

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

FIMO

Subscriptions1
  • fimo pro for 1 year3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time9
  • IF PAN100$0.99
  • Aesthetic400$0.99
  • Yummy 100$0.99
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  • X-Red50$0.99
  • Morandi200$0.99
  • GOLD 200$0.99
  • Portra 160NC$1.99
  • X-Mas 25T$1.99
  • New Year 2020$1.99
1 purchases

Photo Checkup

One-time1
  • Full Unlock$4.99

Questions

Is FIMO free?
FIMO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Photo Checkup free?
Photo Checkup is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FIMO or Photo Checkup have ads?
FIMO shows ads; Photo Checkup does not.
Which is updated more often, FIMO or Photo Checkup?
FIMO ships an update every 2 weeks, and Photo Checkup every 2 days. Most recently, FIMO was updated on November 2, 2026 and Photo Checkup on October 29, 2026.

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