Comparison

FilmBox by Photomyne vs Flashbulb

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

Head to head
About

FilmBox by Photomyne

Transform old film negatives into digital photos with this AI-powered scanner app. Simply use a backlight source and your phone's camera to reveal and scan hidden memories. The app automatically inverts colors and enhances images for optimal results.

Highlights
  • AI-powered negative scanning
  • Automatic color inversion
  • Image enhancement
  • Voice control for capture
  • Unlimited scanning (premium)
  • Photo backup and sharing (premium)
Features
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Brought to you by the developer who built the smartest photo scanner app, Photomyne is proud to now offer an AI-powered negative film scanner app that will blow you away. See how those hidden negative memories are instantly revealed and scanned. IT’S AUTOMATIC - JUST ADD CAMERA FILM NEGATIVES: 1. Open a backlight source on your computer (or use the link provided in the app) 2. Hold the film strip vertically in front of the light 3. Long-press the capture button or simply say “Go” (if voice control is enabled) 4. See negatives magically scanned and images revealed The app’s scanning algorithm automatically inverts colors and enhances the image so you get the best possible scans of your old film negatives. OPTIONAL IN-APP UPGRADE: The first few photos are free. For unlimited use, consider purchasing an optional paid plan (in-app purchase). Here are the premium features you get with a paid plan: * Unlimited scanning * Unlimited photo saving and sharing * Photo backup and access on other devices and online. The app offers an optional paid plan via monthly/yearly auto-renewing subscriptions**, as well as a One-Time plan which is paid for by a single upfront payment (valid for 2 years). These offer unlimited access to the premium mentioned above. **Payment will be charged to your App Store account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will automatically renew itself unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings in the App Store. If offered, if you choose to use our free trial, any unused portion of the free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Got any questions? We’d love to connect: support@photomyne.com Privacy Policy: https://photomyne.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://photomyne.com/terms-of-use

About

Flashbulb

Features
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Flashbulb is a shared camera for trips with friends. Start a roll together. Take photos when prompted. Nobody sees a single one until it develops when you get home. No previews. No retakes. No endless camera roll. Just the moment. Create a shared roll with friends or a personal roll for yourself. Capture moments across a vacation, a month, a season, or everyday life, then wait for the photos to develop later. Load a roll, take photos when prompted, and let anticipation do the rest. Every frame stays sealed until it develops into a memory reel you can revisit later. Whether you're traveling with friends, taking a road trip, spending a summer abroad, or simply paying more attention to the everyday, Flashbulb helps you capture what it actually felt like to be there. During a roll, Flashbulb sends occasional prompts at unexpected moments. Whatever is happening becomes part of the story: airport floors, late-night trains, rainy windows, half-eaten dinners, quiet mornings, familiar streets, the strange in-between moments you would have forgotten otherwise. When the roll develops, your photos are revealed together as a chronological memory reel. FEATURES • Shared rolls Create collaborative disposable-camera rolls with friends. • Personal rolls Capture a week, month, season, or chapter of your life. • Sealed photos Frames stay hidden until they develop later. • Random prompts Receive occasional prompts to capture real moments as they happen. • One-shot photography No retakes. No reviewing. Just the moment. • Film-inspired aesthetic Inspired by disposable cameras and analog photography. • Memory reels Relive your roll as a chronological story. • Private by default Only you or invited participants can view a developed roll.

Screenshots

FilmBox by Photomyne4 screens
Flashbulb4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Flashbulb at none against FilmBox by Photomyne's 10. Flashbulb also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). On price 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. FilmBox by Photomyne sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Flashbulb asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FilmBox by Photomyne ships an update every 2 months, Flashbulb every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
FilmBox by Photomyne versus Flashbulb: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFilmBox by PhotomyneFlashbulb
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (6.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews45.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings6.2K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size158 MB35 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperPhotomyne LTDeduard cloete

Bugs and requests

FilmBox by Photomyne

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frequent crashes and freezes
  • Inability to scan more than a few photos without subscribing
  • Inconsistent performance with different lighting setups
  • Distortion and blurriness in scanned images

Requested features

4 requests
  • Option to disable auto-cropping
  • Better color correction and enhancement tools
  • Support for more negative sizes and formats
  • Ability to save scans without a subscription

Flashbulb

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

FilmBox by Photomyne

Subscriptions4
  • Unlimited (Monthly)2 variants$7.991 Month
  • Unlimited (Monthly)$9.991 Month
  • Unlimited (Yearly)3 Days trial$29.991 Year
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  • Unlimited (Yearly)3 Days trial2 variants$39.991 Year
One-time4
  • FilmBox membership$19.99
  • Unlimited scanning (2 years)$29.99
  • Unlimited scanning (2 years)$39.99
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  • Unlimited scanning (2 years)$49.99
None

Flashbulb

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FilmBox by Photomyne free?
FilmBox by Photomyne is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Flashbulb free?
Flashbulb is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FilmBox by Photomyne or Flashbulb have ads?
FilmBox by Photomyne shows ads; Flashbulb does not.
Which is updated more often, FilmBox by Photomyne or Flashbulb?
FilmBox by Photomyne ships an update every 2 months, and Flashbulb every 3 days. Most recently, FilmBox by Photomyne was updated on November 7, 2026 and Flashbulb on October 31, 2026.

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