Comparison

KODAK Cinema Tools vs NANLINK

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

Head to head
About

KODAK Cinema Tools

This app provides essential tools for filmmakers working with celluloid film. It includes a film calculator for run time and a depth of field calculator for precise focus control. Additionally, it offers access to a contact directory and a list of film processing labs.

Highlights
  • Film Calculator for run time
  • Depth of Field Calculator
  • Online contact directory
  • List of film processing labs
  • Supports multiple film formats (Super 8, 16, 35, 65 mm)
Features
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Filmmaker Tools The KODAK Cinema Tools App, provides essential film making tools for filmmakers that use celluloid film in their projects. The app features a film calculator and a depth of field calculator designed to simplify ongoing arithmetic. Additionally, the app provides access to an online contact directory and a list of labs to get film processed. With KODAK Cinema Tools and KODAK film, focus on the more important details of your project without compromise! App Features Overview: KODAK Film Calculator KODAK’s Film Calculator eliminates the need for ongoing arithmetic. If you are shooting 16 mm film at 24 fps with 58 feet of film left, how much running time do you have? No need to scratch your head, or try to figure out which crew member can do the correct computation. With just a few simple touches, KODAK’s Film Calculator provides the answer! Use this KODAK Cinema tool to determine the run time for any length of film in any format, including Super 8, 16, 35 and 65 mm. Film length can be entered in feet or meters. It’s easy, accurate and at your fingertips whether you’re on set or on location. KODAK Depth of Field Calculator Get in focus with the KODAK Depth of Field Calculator! Do you want deep or shallow focus? Use Kodak’s Depth of Field Calculator app to help you determine the settings you need to get the focus you want. For example, if you are using 35 mm film, and the subject is at 10 feet, your focal length is 50 mm, and your F-stop is 8, this app will calculate your near limit, far limit, hyperfocal distance and circle of confusion. Simply enter the values you know in the KODAK Depth of Field Calculator app and instantly have the answers you need to capture the image you envision. It’s easy to use and takes the guesswork out of the equation! The KODAK Depth of Field Calculator app is designed to be used with any film format, including Super 8, 16, 35 and 65 mm. F-stops range from F1.4 – F22, with 1/3 stops included. KODAK Contact Tool KODAK’s Contact Tool helps you stay in touch. Whether you need a quick question answered or help with your current or future production, tap the Contact Now button, and summon a Kodak representative online. Or you can browse the Kodak directory of worldwide offices. We are here to help you! With KODAK apps and KODAK film, focus on the more important details of your project without compromise!

About

NANLINK

Control lighting fixtures wirelessly via Bluetooth or 2.4G. Create complex lighting effects for film and video production by managing individual or multiple lights simultaneously. Enhance production efficiency with intuitive scenario and group-based controls.

Highlights
  • Wireless lighting control
  • Bluetooth and 2.4G support
  • Individual fixture control
  • Synchronous multi-fixture control
  • Scenario and group management
  • Create lighting effects
Features
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NANLINK APP, a wireless lighting control application designed and developed by Guangdong Nanguang Photo&Video Systems Co.,Ltd, allows for controlling light fixtures via Bluetooth Network and 2.4G Wireless Protocol. The APP is compatible with devices that run on IOS and iPadOS operating systems. Based on the design concept of scenario and group, NANLINK can assist gaffers and cinematographers with the creation of fascinating lighting effects through the full control of individual fixture and multiple fixtures synchronously, thus to achieve more production efficiency at the shooting scenes.

Screenshots

KODAK Cinema Tools4 screens
NANLINK4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: KODAK Cinema Tools at 4.6 against NANLINK's 2.0. KODAK Cinema Tools also leads on review sentiment (55% vs 19%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). NANLINK's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

KODAK Cinema Tools holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 216 and 93 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of KODAK Cinema Tools's written reviews are positive against 19% of NANLINK's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KODAK Cinema Tools ships an update every 6 weeks, NANLINK fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
KODAK Cinema Tools versus NANLINK: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKODAK Cinema ToolsNANLINK
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (216 ratings) — better2.0 (93 ratings)
Positive reviews54.5% of reviews — better19.4% of reviews
Number of ratings216 — better93
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB82 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEastman Kodak CompanyGuangdong Nanguang Photo&Video Systems Co., Ltd

Customer experience

KODAK Cinema Tools

All ratings209 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral2.4%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews66 reviews
Positive54.5%
Neutral13.6%
Negative31.8%

NANLINK

All ratings93 ratings
Positive21.5%
Neutral5.4%
Negative73.1%
Written reviews72 reviews
Positive19.4%
Neutral5.6%
Negative75.0%

Bugs and requests

KODAK Cinema Tools

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

NANLINK

Reported bugs

59 issues
  • Lights spontaneously lose connection
  • Short delay between tapping light and settings appearing
  • Presets buried several levels deep
  • Lights spontaneously lose connection
  • Short delay between tapping into a light and the settings coming up
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  • Fixture groups not working after upgrading to Nanlink 2.0
  • Lose signal if further than 8ft from unit
  • App lagging and poorly working
  • Constantly drops connection
  • App constantly crashes
  • Recent update erased presets
  • Grouping issues after update
  • Cannot add fixtures to groups
  • App won't work without supplying personal info
  • Layout doesn't adapt well to iPad, wasted space
  • Login difficult, fields won't allow pasting from password manager
  • No import of existing scenes on iPad
  • App not working with Pavotubes
  • Bluetooth not working for T8-7x
  • Inconsistent operation, will not pair with lights
  • Exiting and reopening app locks up trying to re-pair
  • App asks for excessive permissions (photos, emails, texts)
  • New update killed presets and dropped connection to all fixtures
  • App doesn't work with new iPhones (dynamic island)
  • Cannot go back from one tube's settings to the previous screen
  • Settings don't seem to save
  • CCT mode doesn't work at all
  • Driving mode ambient dimming won't work
  • Poor Bluetooth connection, short range
  • Menu button placement issues (near phone's clock)
  • Never saves profiles or auto-connects to fixtures
  • App broken with iOS 16.2
  • Most of the effects not working
  • App can't find FS-150
  • Cannot complete registration (activation code never emailed)
  • App is abysmal, not user friendly
  • Cannot connect to Forza 300b
  • Settings changes on iPhone don't affect light
  • Lose connection as soon as 2 lights are connected
  • App is a complete waste of time, does nothing
  • Never responsive, struggles to keep up with changing settings
  • Server down, cannot create account or log in
  • App crashes on login
  • App crashes upon login attempt
  • App crashes every time on sign in
  • Overrides light values when connecting
  • Impossible to fine-tune a light on a set unless connected beforehand
  • Won't connect
  • Fail connection in groups
  • Slow app
  • Doesn't see most fixtures
  • Cannot get verification code to create an account
  • App freezes repeatedly after entering name, password, and verification code
  • Cannot login, stuck or frozen at login page
  • App freezes repeatedly after entering name password and verification code
  • App crashes on login with iPhone 13 pro
  • App crashes at login
  • App crashes upon login attempt
  • App crashes every time on sign in

Requested features

13 requests
  • Allow individual light adjustment within groups
  • Make connection more stable
  • Make settings appear instantly
  • UX overhaul, make important settings accessible
  • Put preset saving feature front and center
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  • Adaptive interface for iPads
  • Master control to adjust all lights simultaneously
  • Add a 'Streetlight' mode effect
  • Allow users to choose between HSI & CCT control for transmitter box
  • Add a demo mode
  • Offline mode for app usage
  • Gang effects across groups of lights for consistency
  • Allow multicolor effects at assignable points

In-app purchases

None

KODAK Cinema Tools

No in-app purchases

None

NANLINK

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is KODAK Cinema Tools free?
KODAK Cinema Tools is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NANLINK free?
NANLINK is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, KODAK Cinema Tools or NANLINK?
KODAK Cinema Tools is rated higher. KODAK Cinema Tools averages 4.6 out of 5 from 216 ratings, while NANLINK averages 2.0 from 93 ratings.
Do KODAK Cinema Tools or NANLINK have ads?
Neither KODAK Cinema Tools nor NANLINK shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KODAK Cinema Tools or NANLINK?
KODAK Cinema Tools ships an update every 6 weeks, and NANLINK fortnightly. Most recently, KODAK Cinema Tools was updated on October 24, 2026 and NANLINK on October 24, 2026.

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