Comparison

Mango Exposure vs Silverlog ND

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

Head to head
About

Mango Exposure

Calculate precise long exposure times with ND filter compensation and depth of field parameters. Supports various sensor sizes and measurement units, with a built-in timer for extended shots. Offers light and dark modes for iOS devices.

Highlights
  • ND filter compensation up to 20 stops
  • Multiple filter notation formats
  • Built-in countdown timer
  • Hyperfocal distance calculation
  • Support for various sensor sizes
  • Switchable measurement units (meters/feet)
  • Light and dark appearance modes
Features
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Calculate long exposure times and depth of field with precision. ## Long Exposure ## - Up to 20 stops of ND filter compensation - Multiple filter notation formats (stops, optical density, ND number) - Built-in countdown timer for exposures over 5 seconds ## Depth of Field ## - Hyperfocal distance, near limit, and far limit - Supports APS-C, full frame, Micro Four Thirds, medium format, and large format sensors - Switch between meters or feet & inches ## Designed for iOS ## - Light and dark appearance - iPad multitasking support ## Pricing ## - Free with ads - One-time purchase to remove ads Happy photographing! – Yilei

About

Silverlog ND

Features
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Silverlog ND calculates the corrected exposure time when using neutral density filters, including stacking multiple filters together. HOW IT WORKS Enter your base exposure without filters, then select one or more ND filters. Instantly see the corrected shutter speed accounting for the combined filter density. FEATURES • Single and stacked ND filter calculation • 16 filter strengths from ND2 (1 stop) to ND100000 (16.5 stops) • Shows combined stop reduction • ND number, stops and optical density reference • Base exposure input in standard shutter speed increments • Works offline — no internet connection needed • Clean, focused interface • Dark mode support USEFUL FOR • Long exposure photography with ND filters • Waterfall and seascape smooth water effects • Motion blur in daylight conditions • Stacking filters for extreme exposures Part of the Silverlog photography toolkit. No account required. No data collected.

Screenshots

Mango Exposure4 screens
Silverlog ND4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Silverlog ND at every 5 days against Mango Exposure's every 2 weeks. Silverlog ND also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 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. Mango Exposure sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Silverlog ND sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mango Exposure ships an update every 2 weeks, Silverlog ND every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Mango Exposure versus Silverlog ND: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMango ExposureSilverlog ND
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMango Umbrella LLCSimon Westgate

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Mango Exposure

One-time1
  • Remove ads$1.99
5 purchases

Silverlog ND

One-time5
  • Nice One$0.99
  • Legend$2.99
  • Absolute Hero$4.99
Show 2 more
  • Guardian Angel$9.99
  • Actual Saint$29.99

Questions

Is Mango Exposure free?
Mango Exposure is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Silverlog ND free?
Silverlog ND is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mango Exposure or Silverlog ND have ads?
Neither Mango Exposure nor Silverlog ND shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mango Exposure or Silverlog ND?
Mango Exposure ships an update every 2 weeks, and Silverlog ND every 5 days. Most recently, Mango Exposure was updated on October 15, 2026 and Silverlog ND on October 28, 2026.

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