Comparison

XP4N vs Multichannel REC

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

Head to head
About

XP4N

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
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Based on the legendary XPAN with its unique cinematic panoramic 65x24 images, XP4N turns any scene into a movie set; every shot into a movie still. - Shoot in the amazing 65:24 cinematic aspect ratio - Simulate 8 distinct film types (some inspired by popular film types, such as Cinestill 800T) - NO ADS, NO SUBSCRIPTIONS, NO IN-APP-PURCHASES! - Use all available lenses - Haptic and visual feedback when taking pictures - Use volume up key as shutter button - EV compensation by swiping - Access to the high-resolution sensor (if available and enabled in settings) - Option to save as lossless HEIF files - Saves EXIF and GPS data in photos This app is designed to simulate the cinematic qualities of the XPAN, including emulation of 8 distinct film stocks that are often paired with this camera: NIGHT MODE Based on the Cinestill 800T film character with its moody teal cast and signature "halation" (red halos) around bright spots in the image. BALANCED MODE Inspired by Vision3 250D film stock, with its versatile personality and typical Hollywood-style color and contrast curves. DAYLIGHT MODE Based on the popular Portra 400 film; soft and warm hues and moderate contrast profile. Great for skin tones and dreamy landscapes. GRITTY MODE Inspired by the Lomography Metropolis film, which adds a "bleached" look that is reminiscent of gritty 90s movies. BLACK & WHITE MODES Following the characteristics black & white films, one mode offers a punchy and contrasty B&W style, while the other is soft and dreamy. NEON NIGHT (NEW) Enhances bright spots in night photos and adds vibrant, saturated glows for a "cyberpunk" vibe ETHEREAL (NEW) Classic soft focus mode, without the need to put grease on your lens! XP4N is consciously made to be the ultimate one-trick-pony. A point and shoot camera with only a single button: the shutter button. The internal image processing engine does the rest, based on your preferred film mode setting. (so don't expect deep camera controls... ;-). The resulting images are carefully tuned to have the pleasant silky quality of film and to get away from the oversharpened, hyper-punchy look typical of today's digital cameras.

About

Multichannel REC

Features
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Multichannel REC turns your iPhone or iPad into a professional multichannel field recorder. Plug in a USB-C or Class-Compliant audio interface and capture up to 128 channels straight to broadcast-standard files — no computer required. RECORDING • Up to 128 channels from any Class-Compliant USB audio interface • WAV / RF64 for single files larger than 4 GB • 44.1, 48 or 96 kHz · 16-bit or 24-bit • Rock-solid background recording — keep capturing with the screen off BROADCAST METADATA • Full BWF + iXML metadata: scene, take, notes • A JSON sidecar written alongside every take • Edit metadata live while recording • UCS (Universal Category System) tagging, Soundminer-compatible — instant and on-device, or with the optional Gemini engine using your own key MONITORING & METERING • Real-time VU meters and live waveform for every channel • Ambisonic Decoder for the SPCMIC: monitor in stereo (XY, ORTF) or KU100 binaural • AirPods head-tracking keeps the sound field anchored as you turn your head • "Particles" visualizer — see the direction of sources in real time ORGANIZE IN THE FIELD • Tag takes with GPS and find them on a map with clustering • Attach reference photos (slate, mic placement) from the camera or your library • Live Activity / Dynamic Island shows recording status at a glance • iCloud Drive sync, AirDrop and full Files-app access to every recording Built for sound recordists, location-sound and field-recording professionals, and anyone who needs more than two channels in their pocket. Multichannel REC stores everything on your device. No ads, no analytics, no account. See our Privacy Policy for the single optional cloud feature.

Screenshots

XP4N4 screens
Multichannel REC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: XP4N at $1.99 against Multichannel REC's $44.99. XP4N also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 8 months) and chart position (#140 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

XP4N costs $1.99 and Multichannel REC $44.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

XP4N ships an update every 2 days, Multichannel REC every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
XP4N versus Multichannel REC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXP4NMultichannel REC
Price$1.99 — better$44.99
Rating4.7 (44 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews86.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings44 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#140 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBram BosAlvaro de Iscar Gonzalez

Bugs and requests

XP4N

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App feels laggy at times
  • 48MP camera option doesn't increase image resolution

Requested features

10 requests
  • Portrait mode
  • Tap to focus and focus/exposure lock
  • Selfie mode
  • Self-timer
  • HDR or max-latitude mode for post-processing
Show 5 more
  • No-filter mode
  • Tri-X 400 film simulation
  • Sprocket emulation
  • Ability to change focus point
  • Preview of image in viewfinder before capture

Multichannel REC

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

XP4N

No in-app purchases

None

Multichannel REC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is XP4N free?
XP4N costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Multichannel REC free?
Multichannel REC costs $44.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do XP4N or Multichannel REC have ads?
Neither XP4N nor Multichannel REC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, XP4N or Multichannel REC?
XP4N ships an update every 2 days, and Multichannel REC every 8 months. Most recently, XP4N was updated on October 25, 2026 and Multichannel REC on October 12, 2026.

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