# MetaLog vs Crown & Flint

The clearest difference is price: Crown & Flint at Free against MetaLog's $0.99. Crown & Flint also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.8) and review sentiment (88% vs 67%). MetaLog's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Crown & Flint is free to download; MetaLog costs $0.99 up front. Crown & Flint sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MetaLog asks for nothing beyond the download.

Crown & Flint holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of MetaLog's written reviews are positive against 88% of Crown & Flint's.

MetaLog ships an update every 3 weeks, Crown & Flint every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MetaLog | Crown & Flint |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.8 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metalog/id1475309518/reviews) | **[4.7 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crown-and-flint/id6459054973/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **16** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 2 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Christopher Curzio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475309517) | [Don Goodman-Wilson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1127996349) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Crown & Flint

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crown-and-flint/id6459054973)

This app helps analog photographers manage their film, track camera settings, and meter light accurately. It allows users to record detailed metadata for each shot and organize their film collection from purchase to archival. The interface is optimized for ease of use, even for left-handed operation.

**Highlights:** Accurate light meter, Record camera and lens settings, Track film stock and metadata, Manage film collection lifecycle, Reference images for film identification, Optimized for left-handed operation

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Mode | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MetaLog free?

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

### Is Crown & Flint free?

Crown & Flint is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MetaLog or Crown & Flint?

Crown & Flint is rated higher. MetaLog averages 3.8 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Crown & Flint averages 4.7 from 16 ratings.

### Do MetaLog or Crown & Flint have ads?

Neither MetaLog nor Crown & Flint shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MetaLog or Crown & Flint?

MetaLog ships an update every 3 weeks, and Crown & Flint every 9 days. Most recently, MetaLog was updated on October 24, 2026 and Crown & Flint on October 24, 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.*