# Crown & Flint vs XP4N

The clearest difference is price: Crown & Flint at Free against XP4N's $1.99. XP4N's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 9 days). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Crown & Flint is free to download; XP4N costs $1.99 up front. Crown & Flint sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. XP4N asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Crown & Flint against 4.7 for XP4N. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 44 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 88% and 87% positive.

Crown & Flint ships an update every 9 days, XP4N every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Crown & Flint | XP4N |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crown-and-flint/id6459054973/reviews) | **[4.7 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xp4n/id6670213512/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **44** |
| Positive reviews | **87.5% of reviews** | 87.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#168** |
| Size | 92 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Don Goodman-Wilson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1127996349) | [Bram Bos](https://appshunter.io/developer/325340444) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### XP4N

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xp4n/id6670213512)

**Currently charting:** #168 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Capture stunning panoramic photos with a cinematic aspect ratio. Emulate the look of 8 distinct film types, from moody night shots to soft daylight portraits. Enjoy a simple, ad-free, and subscription-free photography experience.

**Highlights:** 65:24 cinematic aspect ratio, 8 distinct film type simulations, No ads, subscriptions, or in-app purchases, Haptic and visual feedback, EV compensation by swiping, Save as lossless HEIF files, EXIF and GPS data saving

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎥 Excellent film simulations
- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 🎨 Realistic XPan aspect ratio
- 💰 Good value for money
- 📸 Enjoyable photography experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔊 Volume buttons used as shutter
- 🔍 Lack of focus control
- 🎨 Some film simulations too heavy-handed
- 🔍 Viewfinder preview doesn't match final image

**Reported bugs**

- App feels laggy at times
- 48MP camera option doesn't increase image resolution

**Requested features**

- Portrait mode
- Tap to focus and focus/exposure lock
- Selfie mode
- Self-timer
- HDR or max-latitude mode for post-processing


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Crown & Flint free?

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

### Is XP4N free?

XP4N costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Crown & Flint or XP4N?

XP4N is rated higher. Crown & Flint averages 4.7 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while XP4N averages 4.7 from 44 ratings.

### Do Crown & Flint or XP4N have ads?

Neither Crown & Flint nor XP4N shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Crown & Flint or XP4N?

Crown & Flint ships an update every 9 days, and XP4N every 2 days. Most recently, Crown & Flint was updated on November 3, 2026 and XP4N on November 8, 2026.

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