# MetaLog vs 36 Exposures

The clearest difference is rating: 36 Exposures at 5.0 against MetaLog's 3.8. 36 Exposures also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). MetaLog's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $7.99) and ratings volume (12 vs 2). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

MetaLog costs $0.99 and 36 Exposures $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

36 Exposures holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MetaLog has 12 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of MetaLog's written reviews are positive against 100% of 36 Exposures's.

MetaLog ships an update every 3 weeks, 36 Exposures weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MetaLog | 36 Exposures |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $7.99 |
| Rating | [3.8 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metalog/id1475309518/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/36-exposures/id6752371751/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 2 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Christopher Curzio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475309517) | [3sparks Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689216503) |

## 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


### 36 Exposures

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/36-exposures/id6752371751)

This app helps 35mm film photographers log shots, manage gear, and track film data digitally. It features a built-in light meter, location tagging, and metadata export for preserving your photographic information.

**Highlights:** Camera & Lens Library, Film Roll Tracking, Shot Logging, Built-in Light Meter, Location Capture, Metadata Export, iCloud Sync

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MetaLog free?

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

### Is 36 Exposures free?

36 Exposures costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MetaLog or 36 Exposures?

36 Exposures is rated higher. MetaLog averages 3.8 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while 36 Exposures averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do MetaLog or 36 Exposures have ads?

Neither MetaLog nor 36 Exposures shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MetaLog or 36 Exposures?

MetaLog ships an update every 3 weeks, and 36 Exposures weekly. Most recently, MetaLog was updated on October 24, 2026 and 36 Exposures on October 7, 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.*