36Exp lite vs Memo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
36Exp lite
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Experience the joy and nuance of film photography with the 36Exp lite camera app! Select from 5 great Free Film profiles, take 36 exposures, then develop and admire your efforts. Just like film! Want more film profiles, pro camera features, and advanced film effects like halation? Check out the full featured 36Exp app. This process mimics the analog experience you get when taking pictures on a film camera. Allowing the photographer to slow down and focus on composition. This app is perfect for both the aspiring film photographer learning about the benefits of shooting film and the seasoned analog master! Features ---------------- Automatic exposure 5 free film profiles based on analog properties Fixed iso per film roll Camera lens selection Film grain configuration Flash enable Film Simulations ---------------- Fuji Pro 400H Ilford HP5 Kodak Portra 160 Polaroid PX 70 Creative Simulations -------------------- Expired Green (This is a Lite version of the full 36Exp app with limited features and promotes other indie app developers with minimal non-tracking ads) *Film names in the app are just for reference and do not represent the film stock. Where possible they try and replicate the characteristics.
Memo
Emulate the look of classic analog cameras with realistic film grain, colors, and aberrations. Capture new photos or import existing ones to apply vintage filters and customize camera settings for a unique retro aesthetic.
- Realistic film photography emulation
- Vintage camera effects
- In-app photo capture
- Import and edit photos
- Customizable camera settings
- Film grain and color emulation
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Capture realistic film photography on your phone using emulated analog cameras. Memo is designed to reproduce the characteristic colors, grain and visual aberrations that classic vintage cameras are known for. You can capture pictures through the in-app camera or import photos to edit. The cameras are fully customizable so that you can make adjustments that fit your photos. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://appostrophe.com/memo/privacy-policy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 36Exp lite at none against Memo's 2. Memo's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 8 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Memo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per year. 36Exp lite asks for nothing beyond the download.
36Exp lite ships an update every 8 months, Memo every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 36Exp lite | Memo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.7 (898 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 72.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 898 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 76 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Thomas Schucker | SCRL AB |
Bugs and requests
36Exp lite
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Memo
Reported bugs
2 issues- Losing photo metadata when converting images
- Inability to unlock additional cameras
Requested features
2 requests- Save photos to camera roll
- One-time purchase option
In-app purchases
36Exp lite
No in-app purchases
Memo
- Memo Gold7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Memo Gold$29.991 Year
