# Reciprocity Timer vs LF Companion

The clearest difference is price: LF Companion at Free against Reciprocity Timer's $1.99. LF Companion also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.5) and review sentiment (75% vs 33%). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

LF Companion is free to download; Reciprocity Timer costs $1.99 up front. Reciprocity Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. LF Companion asks for nothing beyond the download.

LF Companion holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 18 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Reciprocity Timer's written reviews are positive against 75% of LF Companion's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reciprocity Timer | LF Companion |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reciprocity-timer/id459691262/reviews) | **[4.7 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lf-companion/id1491692758/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **18** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 28 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 12.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pump Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/459691265) | [Anthony Forsythe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1491692757) |

## What reviewers say

### Reciprocity Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reciprocity-timer/id459691262)

This app helps film photographers calculate exposure compensation for reciprocity failure. It offers a standard version for basic calculations and a pro version with advanced features like note-taking and custom film databases. It also includes an exposure timer and filter compensation tools.

**Highlights:** Reciprocity compensation calculations, Exposure timer, Filter compensation slider, Note-keeping feature, Custom film and camera databases, Film stock favorites

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Reciprocity Timer Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


### LF Companion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lf-companion/id1491692758)

This app assists photographers by simulating a large format camera viewfinder and offering tools for composition. It also allows for digital contact sheet creation and film negative review.

**Highlights:** 4x5 viewfinder simulation, Customizable grid sizes, Invert colors for film review, Digital contact sheet creation, Save photos with filters

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reciprocity Timer free?

Reciprocity Timer costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is LF Companion free?

LF Companion is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Reciprocity Timer or LF Companion?

LF Companion is rated higher. Reciprocity Timer averages 2.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while LF Companion averages 4.7 from 18 ratings.

### Do Reciprocity Timer or LF Companion have ads?

Neither Reciprocity Timer nor LF Companion shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*