Comparison

Reciprocity Timer vs MultiCam Fusion

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

MultiCam Fusion

Features
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MultiCam Fusion is a professional multi-camera recorder for modern iPhones. Record synchronized camera feeds from the front camera and rear lens stack, where your device supports Apple multi-cam capture. Choose all available cameras, front plus rear, or rear lens stack modes, then control codec, resolution, bitrate, frame rate, Apple Log support, and native stabilization mode. For advanced capture, adjust shutter, ISO, exposure bias, focus, and white balance directly beside the live preview. Apply controls to one selected feed or all active cameras. Record to app storage or a Files location, including external USB-C SSDs on supported iPhones. Exports are packaged for professional workflows with individual feed videos, sync preview, metadata, calibration estimates, and machine-readable dataset manifests. Those manifests preserve feed roles, timing, dimensions, approximate intrinsics, recording settings, and reconstruction hints so captures can move into external photogrammetry and 3D Gaussian Splatting workflows using tools such as COLMAP and OpenSplat.

Screenshots

Reciprocity Timer4 screens
MultiCam Fusion4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MultiCam Fusion at none against Reciprocity Timer's 1. MultiCam Fusion also leads on price ($0.99 vs $1.99). Reciprocity Timer's advantage is chart position (#185 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). On ads 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

Reciprocity Timer costs $1.99 and MultiCam Fusion $0.99 up front. Reciprocity Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MultiCam Fusion asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Reciprocity Timer versus MultiCam Fusion: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReciprocity TimerMultiCam Fusion
Price$1.99$0.99 — better
Rating2.5 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#185 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPump InteractiveVinicius Lube

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Reciprocity Timer

One-time1
  • Reciprocity Timer Pro$9.99
None

MultiCam Fusion

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Reciprocity Timer free?
Reciprocity Timer costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is MultiCam Fusion free?
MultiCam Fusion costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Reciprocity Timer or MultiCam Fusion have ads?
Neither Reciprocity Timer nor MultiCam Fusion shows ads.

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