Comparison

Reciprocity Timer vs PixConsent

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

Head to head
About

Reciprocity Timer

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
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Manage your film photography from start to finish!  Reciprocity Timer has 2 Version - the "Standard" Version does NOT include advanced features but can be used to calculate reciprocity on a range of common films. The "Pro" Version is available for an additional $9.99 USD (via in-app-purchase) unlocks a range of advanced features. The initial purchase price allows you to calculate reciprocity for all the films included by selecting an observed exposure time. This $1.99 US non-pro version is suitable for people who just need to calculate an exposure that includes reciprocity adjustments for commonly used films. It will suit many users who don't require or need to upgrade to the pro version for features like note keeping or a camera database etc. It's most suitable if you are new to film. More advanced film users and photographers may want to pay to upgrade after their initial purchase to the pro version. If you use a pro-feature you'll be prompted to upgrade for an additional $9.99 US. This will unlock all the additional features including the Zone Editor, Note, Camera and Film Holder database as well as custom films and filters. There is no need to upgrade if you just want to calculate and time reciprocity for a particular film and you always use the same camera. The app includes in-app purchase to unlock pro features including a note-keeping feature, the ability to add custom films and the ability to select often used film stock as favorites. Once you upgrade then the one app does it all - notes, filters, exposure calculations, custom films, zone system editor, film holder management as well as the reciprocity math! A comprehensive film reciprocity calculator for photographers. Select a film type and metered exposure time - the calculator will provide a reciprocity compensated exposure time. The app includes an exposure timer so you can time your long exposures. You can also use a slider to adjust exposure when you have filters attached. The app supports a wide range of film stocks and allows the user to add various common exposure filters such as NDs and Polarizers. Keep detailed notes and share them. Share your adjusted exposure times with colleagues. This app makes film photography a breeze. You may need to setup Reciprocity Timer in Settings -> Notification Center to ensure the app's timer can notify you when exposures are ending and your device is asleep. Watch companion app now included. To install the app use the Apple Watch App on your phone. Ensure your watch and phone are paired an unlocked and scroll down the list of available apps to Reciprocity Timer. Select Install. You can also turn on "Automatically Install Apps".

About

PixConsent

Features
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PixConsent helps photographers, videographers, studios and agencies collect clear, fast and professional image-rights consent. Create a project, generate a QR code, collect signatures on your iPhone or remotely, then keep a sealed PDF with the key proof elements: identity, date, location, signature, proof photo and consent clauses. Built for real shoots: • offline signing directly on iPhone; • QR signing on the participant's own phone; • event QR for multiple signatures with the same code; • minor flow with parent or legal guardian; • signed PDF sealed with a SHA-256 hash; • professional profile, logo and photographer signature; • document export and sharing; • team sync for Team and Agency plans. PixConsent is privacy-first: Free and Pro data stay local by default. Team and Agency enable cloud sync so a studio can collaborate, share projects and access signatures across devices. Available plans: • Free: 2 active projects, 5 documents per month, 500 MB. • Pro: unlimited projects and documents, event QR, unlimited PDFs, 2 GB. • Team: everything in Pro + team sync, 3 included seats, 6 GB. • Agency: everything in Team + expanded seats and storage, 5 included seats, 20 GB. Add-ons let you add cloud storage or extra seats depending on your plan. Subscriptions renew automatically and can be managed or cancelled from Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Terms of Use: https://www.primo-studio.fr/app/pixconsent/cgu Privacy Policy: https://www.primo-studio.fr/app/pixconsent/privacy Support: https://www.primo-studio.fr/app/pixconsent/support

Screenshots

Reciprocity Timer4 screens
PixConsent4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PixConsent at Free against Reciprocity Timer's $1.99. PixConsent also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Reciprocity Timer's advantage is chart position (#86 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

PixConsent is free to download; Reciprocity Timer costs $1.99 up front. Reciprocity Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PixConsent sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Reciprocity Timer ships an update every 2 months, PixConsent every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Reciprocity Timer versus PixConsent: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReciprocity TimerPixConsent
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating2.5 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#86 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPump InteractivePrimo-Studio.fr

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Reciprocity Timer

One-time1
  • Reciprocity Timer Pro$9.99
10 purchases

PixConsent

Subscriptions10
  • Storage +10 GB$2.991 Month
  • Team Seat Pack$3.991 Month
  • Agency Seat Pack$3.991 Month
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  • Storage +50 GB$8.991 Month
  • Team7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Storage +100 GB$14.991 Month
  • Agency7 Days trial$22.991 Month
  • Pro Annual7 Days trial$44.991 Year
  • Team Annual7 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • Agency Annual7 Days trial$229.991 Year

Questions

Is Reciprocity Timer free?
Reciprocity Timer costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is PixConsent free?
PixConsent is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Reciprocity Timer or PixConsent have ads?
Neither Reciprocity Timer nor PixConsent shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Reciprocity Timer or PixConsent?
Reciprocity Timer ships an update every 2 months, and PixConsent every 3 weeks. Most recently, Reciprocity Timer was updated on September 25, 2026 and PixConsent on September 22, 2026.

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