Comparison

Theta vs ND Filter EV

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

Head to head
About

Theta

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Theta-Meter X Theta-Meter X is a companion application designed to work with compatible Theta-Meter hardware devices.  The app connects via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE 4.0 or higher) or Wi-Fi and displays real-time electrical resistance  measurements from objects connected to the device’s electrodes. Key Features: - Real-time visualization of electrical resistance changes - Clear analog-style needle indicator for dynamic monitoring - Bluetooth LE and Wi-Fi connectivity - Simple, user-friendly interface - Stable data transmission from supported hardware devices How It Works When connected to a compatible device, the app measures and displays variations in electrical resistance detected between  attached electrodes. The needle indicator provides a continuous visual representation of resistance fluctuations, allowing  users to observe dynamic changes over time. Intended Use Theta-Meter X is designed for general experimental, educational, and technical purposes involving electrical resistance measurement.  It is intended for use with compatible hardware devices only. Important Notice This application and the associated hardware are not medical devices. They are not intended for diagnosing, treating, curing,  preventing, or mitigating any disease or health condition. The app does not provide medical, therapeutic, or psychological advice.

About

ND Filter EV

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This is a calculator for photographing using ND (Neutral-density) filters with any number of stops. ND STOPS lets you set the exposure without ND filter in a blue field, and see the result below. EV ALTERNATIVES gives you a dual combo alternatives of ISO, APERTURE and SHUTTER SPEED SWEET SPOTS is not always accurate, but in many cases lenses has its sweet spot at about 40% up on the aperture range. SETTINGS lets you choose which stops you want to see in the ND STOPS PAGE and at what EV (exposure value) interval in all pages. To see more apps like this, go to www.discobajas.com

Screenshots

Theta2 screens
ND Filter EV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Theta at Free against ND Filter EV's $0.49. ND Filter EV's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17). On update cadence, 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

Theta is free to download; ND Filter EV costs $0.49 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Theta ships an update every 3 months, ND Filter EV every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Theta versus ND Filter EV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThetaND Filter EV
PriceFree — better$0.49
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS1713.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB0 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMikhail FedorovStein Erik Nilsen

In-app purchases

None

Theta

No in-app purchases

None

ND Filter EV

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Theta free?
Theta is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ND Filter EV free?
ND Filter EV costs $0.49, with no in-app purchases.
Do Theta or ND Filter EV have ads?
Neither Theta nor ND Filter EV shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Theta or ND Filter EV?
Theta ships an update every 3 months, and ND Filter EV every 4 months. Most recently, Theta was updated on October 29, 2026 and ND Filter EV on October 25, 2026.

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