FX Preset Manager vs j. Camera
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FX Preset Manager
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FX Preset Manager has a simple UI that lets you capture and retrieve your film simulation presets for supported FujiFilm cameras. The UI is designed for fast entry and retrieval to keep you doing what you love, taking photographs. Supports light and dark modes so you can keep that night vision for astrophotography or low-light situations and not draw attention to yourself. Go beyond the limited in-camera preset storage by carrying your favorite presets in your pocket, ready to transfer* to the camera. *Requires manual entry due to camera software limitations.
j. Camera
Capture photos with a distinct analog feel using three unique film looks. Experience real-time grain and authentic tone curves without AI or presets. Enjoy a simple, intuitive interface designed for a beautiful shooting experience.
- Three distinct film grades
- Real-time grain effect
- Live preview of effects
- Dual and single camera modes
- Left/right-handed controls
- On-screen flash preview
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Hi, I'm Jeff Hodsdon. I enjoy beautiful photos and the experience of taking them. I made this for camera for others because I feel it is a great experience to use. I appreciate you! Three film looks. Real-time grain. No presets, no AI, no clutter. j. Camera gives you three distinct analog film grades — black & white, deep cool, and warm golden — each rendered live on screen before you shoot. What you see is what you get. Built around real film stock techniques: organic grain, tone curves, and color grading via 3D LUTs. Every photo has texture and character. - Three film grades, switchable in one tap - Live preview of every effect - Dual-camera and single-camera modes - Left or right-handed controls - Flash with on-screen preview Point it at something you love. -j Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: j. Camera at every 6 weeks against FX Preset Manager's every 11 months. FX Preset Manager's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
FX Preset Manager ships an update every 11 months, j. Camera every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FX Preset Manager | j. Camera |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Peter Witham | Jeff Hodsdon |
In-app purchases
FX Preset Manager
No in-app purchases
j. Camera
No in-app purchases
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