# Drop Calculator vs ProFilm Meter

The clearest difference is price: Drop Calculator at Free against ProFilm Meter's $14.99. ProFilm Meter's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and chart position (#147 vs unranked). On rating, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Drop Calculator is free to download; ProFilm Meter costs $14.99 up front. Drop Calculator sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. ProFilm Meter asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Drop Calculator against 5.0 for ProFilm Meter. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Drop Calculator | ProFilm Meter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $14.99 |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drop-calculator/id6443909592/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/profilm-meter/id6761498714/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#147** |
| Size | 1 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Randy Ennis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1650503392) | [Scott Henderson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889935226) |

## What reviewers say

### Drop Calculator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drop-calculator/id6443909592)

This tool helps artists calculate the precise number of drops of light-sensitive emulsion needed for alternative process printing. It supports various printing methods and allows for customization of drop counts, measurement systems, and user presets for different paper types and processes.

**Highlights:** Calculates total drops needed, Breaks down drops per component, Customizable drop count adjustment, Supports two or three-part processes, Create and save user presets, Metric or Imperial measurement options

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Breakfast Taco | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dos Tacos | $1.99 | one-time |
| Dos Tacos and Iced Tea | $3.99 | one-time |
| Puffy Taco Plate | $5.99 | one-time |
| Tex-Mex Taco Plate | $9.99 | one-time |


### ProFilm Meter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/profilm-meter/id6761498714)

**Currently charting:** #147 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

This app acts as a comprehensive light meter and exposure toolkit for film photographers. It supports various film formats and calculates complex exposure adjustments like reciprocity failure and bellows compensation. Features include real-time metering, film stock libraries, and flash metering.

**Highlights:** Precision reflected-light meter, On-device film stock library, Reciprocity failure correction, Bellows compensation calculation, RA4 Color Reversal estimates, Flash metering and trigger, Lens-independent viewfinder zoom

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Drop Calculator free?

Drop Calculator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ProFilm Meter free?

ProFilm Meter costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Drop Calculator or ProFilm Meter?

Drop Calculator and ProFilm Meter are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Drop Calculator or ProFilm Meter have ads?

Neither Drop Calculator nor ProFilm Meter shows ads.

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