# XP4N vs FilmMeter

The clearest difference is price: FilmMeter at Free against XP4N's $1.99. FilmMeter also leads on review sentiment (96% vs 87%). XP4N's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and chart position (#73 vs unranked). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

FilmMeter is free to download; XP4N costs $1.99 up front. FilmMeter sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. XP4N asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for XP4N against 4.8 for FilmMeter. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 44 and 64 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of XP4N's written reviews are positive against 96% of FilmMeter's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | XP4N | FilmMeter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xp4n/id6670213512/reviews) | **[4.8 (64 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filmmeter/id6753060069/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 44 | **64** |
| Positive reviews | 86.8% of reviews | **96.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | Every 2 days |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#73** | — |
| Size | 3 MB | 143 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bram Bos](https://appshunter.io/developer/325340444) | [宗 侯](https://appshunter.io/developer/1841159038) |

## What reviewers say

### XP4N

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

**Currently charting:** #73 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


### FilmMeter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filmmeter/id6753060069)

This app transforms your iPhone into a professional light meter for film photography. It offers real-time metering, LiDAR ranging for accurate focus, and comprehensive film roll management. Features include reciprocity calculation, ND filter compensation, and an exposure log to streamline your shooting workflow.

**Highlights:** Real-time light metering, LiDAR ranging and depth of field, Film roll and camera management, Reciprocity and ND filter compensation, Long exposure timer, Exposure logging

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy me a coffee | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy me lunch | $2.99 | one-time |
| 请我吃块蛋糕 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 赞助开发 | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is XP4N free?

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

### Is FilmMeter free?

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

### Which has better reviews, XP4N or FilmMeter?

FilmMeter is rated higher. XP4N averages 4.7 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while FilmMeter averages 4.8 from 64 ratings.

### Do XP4N or FilmMeter have ads?

Neither XP4N nor FilmMeter shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, XP4N or FilmMeter?

XP4N ships an update every 2 days, and FilmMeter every 2 days. Most recently, XP4N was updated on October 28, 2026 and FilmMeter on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*