Comparison

LFTools vs Roshutsucho

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

Head to head
About

LFTools

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LFTools is an app for Large Format and Film Photographers. In version 1.5.0 LFTools contains 2 Tabs. The first one is the 'LF Tools' tab, with several sub sections. Each section has a tool to calculate certain properties which are used in large format photography. Like extended exposure times with regard to bellows extension or the magnification from a bellows draw for a given focal length. The second tab, 'Film Reciprocity', contains the Film Reciprocity Calculator. This calculator is of interest for all film photographers who are interested in long time exposure. With the Film Reciprocity Calculator one can overcome the so called reciprocity failure, which is inherent to almost all films. It is quite simple to use, one just has to select a film, shutter speed and aperture an the tool automatically creates a table with extended exposure times. The app comes with a pre-populated list of films from Ilford. Ilford was the only manufacture who publishes the p factor for their films. Al be it, the user can add its own films for calculation.

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Roshutsucho

Features
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How long with an ND filter? How much extra exposure does your film need? Roshutsucho brings exposure calculations and a timer together for film and digital photography. FREE TO USE • ND filter calculator: calculate exposure times for ND2 through ND1000 • Exposure timer: start from a calculated result, pause and resume, and enable a completion alert • Sunny 16: find aperture and shutter speed combinations for ISO and light conditions • EV/LV converter: explore the relationship between exposure values and camera settings • Restore your previous settings for the next shoot PRO — ONE-TIME PURCHASE • Integrated calculator: start with a metered exposure or Sunny 16, apply ND compensation, then film reciprocity correction. See each step and the final time • Named presets: save and recall multiple shooting setups • Reciprocity correction: estimate longer exposures for the included film stocks • Push/pull calculations, bellows extension correction and flash guide number calculations Pro is a one-time purchase, not a subscription. The purchase screen shows the current local price. Purchase restoration is supported. MADE FOR THE FIELD A dark interface with English and Japanese support. Calculations, presets and the timer work offline; purchases and restoration require a connection. No ads or account registration. Optional usage sharing is off by default. Roshutsucho is a calculation tool. It does not measure light with your camera or remotely operate the shutter. Film correction is an estimate: consult film documentation and account for your shooting conditions. The timer supports 1 second to 24 hours. Completion alerts require notification permission; sound may be affected by silent mode, Focus or other device settings. Support: support@vjconnect-software.com

Screenshots

LFTools4 screens
Roshutsucho4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LFTools at none against Roshutsucho's 1. Roshutsucho's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Roshutsucho sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. LFTools asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LFTools ships an update every 3 months, Roshutsucho every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
LFTools versus Roshutsucho: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLFToolsRoshutsucho
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS1815.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRuediger MerzHiroyuki Yamamoto

In-app purchases

None

LFTools

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Roshutsucho

One-time1
  • Roshutsucho Pro$4.99

Questions

Is LFTools free?
LFTools is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Roshutsucho free?
Roshutsucho is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LFTools or Roshutsucho have ads?
Neither LFTools nor Roshutsucho shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LFTools or Roshutsucho?
LFTools ships an update every 3 months, and Roshutsucho every 4 months. Most recently, LFTools was updated on November 8, 2026 and Roshutsucho on November 5, 2026.

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