DiGi SWAP vs Analog Light Meter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DiGi SWAP
Transform your old film cameras into digital devices with this innovative gadget and app. Capture images with a film-like aesthetic without needing physical film, saving your precious cameras for posterity. Requires a dedicated gadget to function.
- Converts film cameras to digital
- Saves images to iPhone
- No physical film required
- Film-like color aesthetic
- Works with film camera shutters
- Capture still images and video
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Hello (again) This is the catchphrase when the iMac first appeared in the world. It was the moment the Mac came back. Hello (again) Next, use your iPhone to turn your old film camera swap into a digital camera. Film cameras that are no longer used much. Cameras and lenses that are called famous machines and have the best mechanical beauty and functions. Use DIGI SWAP to upgrade your film camera to a digital camera. I want to leave precious cameras that are no longer in production to posterity. With that in mind, we have developed gadgets and dedicated applications for film cameras. Gadget & application "DIGISWAP" to revive film cameras on iPhone An amazing system that works with FILM CAMERA shutters is patent pending. -The captured image has a color similar to that of a film camera. -No film required. The image is saved on your iPhone. -The shutter speed and aperture are set on the film camera, and the shutter of the film camera and the application work together to shoot. The impression and fun are the best. DIGI SWAP Application description warning This app is a groundbreaking gadget-only app. It cannot be used with the app alone. You need a film camera and a dedicated gadget. Please check the details of the dedicated gadget from here. https://www.digi-swap.com/ 1. This application works like the film used for the camera. 2. This application can be used by attaching it to a dedicated gadget. 3. This application is for iPhone XS, XS max, XR, SE (2nd generation), 11, 11 pro, 11 pro max, 12, 12 mini, 12 pro, 12 pro max, 13, 13 mini, 13 pro, 13 pro max,14,14pro,14proMAX,15,15pro,15proMAX,16,16pro,16proMAX only. ①First, adjust the focus. (1)Make sure that the smartphone is installed in the dedicated gadget. Press the focus calibration on the various setting screens. (2)Focus the film camera and set the shutter to B. Hold down the shutter and press the focus calibration start button. (3)When the completion screen is displayed, the process is complete. If an error message is displayed, return to the various setting screens, and make adjustments again. ② How to shoot still images. This application acts as a film. The focus, shutter speed, and aperture are set on the film camera side. Sensitivity settings can be set in the app at the time of shooting. (1) Press the SHOT button and wait for shooting. (2) Set the sensitivity in the app. (3) Adjust the focus, aperture, and shutter speed of the film camera, wind it up, and press the shutter. (4)Save the captured image to the iPhone photo. The saved image can be enlarged and previewed by moving it to the bottom right of the screen and tapping it. When 36 shots are taken, "Film Empty" is displayed. If you want to continue shooting, tap "Film replacement" to start shooting. A playful feature that incorporates the elements of a film camera. ③How to take a video This application acts as a cinema film. Focus and aperture are set on the film camera side. On the application side, you can set the sensitivity and FPS when shooting. * Please set FPS on various setting screens (1) Press the REC button and wait for shooting. (2)Set the sensitivity in the application. (AUTO is recommended.) (3)Set the focus, aperture, and shutter speed of the film camera to (B), wind up the shutter, and then press the shutter button. * Hold down the shutter button while shooting, and release the shutter button to end movie shooting. (4)The recorded video is saved on your iPhone. * The REC mark flashes during movie recording. ④Various settings The default values are fine for the basic settings. The left side is the still image setting, and the right side is the video setting. It is recommended to set the video frame rate (FPS) to 30 depending on the model. Patented in Japan. International patent (PCT) pending.
Analog Light Meter
This app uses your device's camera to measure light exposure, displaying readings in a fun, analog-style format. It calculates EV and suggests shutter speed and aperture combinations. While it shows incident light, it actually measures reflected light.
- Camera-based light measurement
- Analog display for readings
- EV calculation
- Shutter speed and F-number suggestions
- Reflected light measurement
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A light meter app for iPhone inspired by classic analog exposure meters. Set the ISO using the button at the bottom of the screen, then select a metering mode using the button in the upper-left corner. Use the monitor at the top center of the screen to check the metering area, then tap the light meter to take a reading. Based on the measured exposure, the analog-style dial rotates to show combinations of shutter speed and aperture. 【Main Features】 ・ISO setting ・Evaluative, Partial, and Spot metering modes ・On-screen display of the metering area ・Analog-style exposure dial ・Instructions available in Japanese and English Tap the “?” button in the upper-right corner at any time to view instructions. Note: The app is visually inspired by incident-light analog exposure meters, but exposure measurements are made using the iPhone camera.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Analog Light Meter at Free against DiGi SWAP's $39.99. Analog Light Meter also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 8 months). DiGi SWAP's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Analog Light Meter is free to download; DiGi SWAP costs $39.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
DiGi SWAP ships an update every 8 months, Analog Light Meter monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DiGi SWAP | Analog Light Meter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $39.99 | Free — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | FIRE WORKS K.K. | Tadao Nishijima |
In-app purchases
DiGi SWAP
No in-app purchases
Analog Light Meter
No in-app purchases







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