# 8mm+ vs FilmLook

The clearest difference is rating: FilmLook at 5.0 against 8mm+'s 4.1. FilmLook also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). 8mm+'s advantage is ratings volume (280 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 8mm+ sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and FilmLook sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FilmLook holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 8mm+ has 280 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

8mm+ ships an update every 2 months, FilmLook every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 8mm+ | FilmLook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (280 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8mm-plus/id1491585178/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filmlook-photo-editor/id6808182913/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **280** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 13.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 21 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [7Logic LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896725818) | [Sadman Kabir Soumik](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896547533) |

## What reviewers say

### 8mm+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8mm-plus/id1491585178)

Transform your videos into charming vintage footage with retro effects and filters. Simulate the look of old 8mm film recorders and videotape glitches for unique social media content. Recreate the nostalgic feel of old cameras with creative editing tools.

**Highlights:** Old camera effects, Vintage video creation, Retro filters, Simulate videotape glitches, Creative editing tools

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 8mm+ unlimited Full Access | $4.99 | per 7 days |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔥 Accurate Super 8 simulations
- 👍 Features as advertised (free version)
- 🚀 Great app functionality (paid)
- 🌟 Positive feedback on specific features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Extremely high subscription cost
- 🚫 Unusable without subscription
- ❌ Forced subscription pop-ups
- ⏳ Short trial period
- 💰 Unjustifiable annual cost

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot exit payment menu
- Cannot close subscription pop-up
- Recording not working
- App crashes when selecting themes
- Accidentally subscribed, cannot cancel

**Requested features**

- Upload video instead of only recording
- Transfer footage to photo library


### FilmLook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filmlook-photo-editor/id6808182913)

This app offers a wide array of original photo filters and cinematic color grading tools to enhance your images. It provides precise control over adjustments like exposure and contrast, allowing you to achieve a unique aesthetic for portraits, landscapes, and everyday moments. All editing is done locally on your device for privacy.

**Highlights:** 106 original photo filters, Cinematic color grading, Vintage film presets, Selective portrait looks, Adjustable filter strength, Analog film grain, Offline editing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FilmLook Monthly | $2.00 | per month |
| FilmLook Yearly | $20.00 | per year |
| FilmLook Lifetime | $50.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 8mm+ free?

8mm+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is FilmLook free?

FilmLook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 8mm+ or FilmLook?

FilmLook is rated higher. 8mm+ averages 4.1 out of 5 from 280 ratings, while FilmLook averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do 8mm+ or FilmLook have ads?

Neither 8mm+ nor FilmLook shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 8mm+ or FilmLook?

8mm+ ships an update every 2 months, and FilmLook every 3 weeks. Most recently, 8mm+ was updated on October 21, 2026 and FilmLook on October 26, 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.*