# Reciprocity Timer vs Crown & Flint

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Crown & Flint at 92% against Reciprocity Timer's 33%. Crown & Flint also leads on price (Free vs $1.99) and rating (4.7 vs 2.5). Reciprocity Timer's advantage is chart position (#78 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Crown & Flint is free to download; Reciprocity Timer costs $1.99 up front. Reciprocity Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Crown & Flint sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Crown & Flint holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 15 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Reciprocity Timer's written reviews are positive against 92% of Crown & Flint's.

Reciprocity Timer ships an update every 2 months, Crown & Flint every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and August 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reciprocity Timer | Crown & Flint |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reciprocity-timer/id459691262/reviews) | **[4.7 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crown-and-flint/id6459054973/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **15** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **91.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#78** | — |
| Size | 28 MB | 109 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pump Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/459691265) | [Katsudon Unipessoal Lda](https://appshunter.io/developer/1127996349) |

## What reviewers say

### Reciprocity Timer

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

**Currently charting:** #78 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

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 |


### Crown & Flint

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crown-and-flint/id6459054973)

This app helps analog photographers manage their film, track camera settings, and meter light accurately. It allows users to record detailed metadata for each shot and organize their film collection from purchase to archival. The interface is optimized for ease of use, even for left-handed operation.

**Highlights:** Accurate light meter, Record camera and lens settings, Track film stock and metadata, Manage film collection lifecycle, Reference images for film identification, Optimized for left-handed operation

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Mode | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reciprocity Timer free?

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

### Is Crown & Flint free?

Crown & Flint is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Reciprocity Timer or Crown & Flint?

Crown & Flint is rated higher. Reciprocity Timer averages 2.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Crown & Flint averages 4.7 from 15 ratings.

### Do Reciprocity Timer or Crown & Flint have ads?

Neither Reciprocity Timer nor Crown & Flint shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Reciprocity Timer or Crown & Flint?

Reciprocity Timer ships an update every 2 months, and Crown & Flint every 9 days. Most recently, Reciprocity Timer was updated on September 21, 2026 and Crown & Flint on August 22, 2026.

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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.*