XP4N vs Film Camera
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Film Camera
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Bring the soul of classic film into your iPhone. Film Camera features many meticulously crafted filters that faithfully simulate real film stocks — from the warm, creamy skin tones of Kodak Portra 400 to the cinematic tungsten hues of CineStill 800T. Every filter is tuned to reproduce the authentic color, contrast, vignette, and grain of its real-world counterpart. MANY CLASSIC FILM STOCKS ・Kodak Portra 400 — Warm skin tones, soft highlights, the portrait standard ・Kodak Ektar 100 — Ultra-vivid colors, finest grain, landscape perfection ・Kodak Gold 200 — Iconic warm yellow cast, deep nostalgia ・Kodak Tri-X 400 — Legendary B&W, high contrast, bold grain ・Fujifilm Superia 400 — Cool tones, subtle green shift, everyday natural ・Fujifilm Pro 400H — Pastel softness, dreamy low-saturation aesthetics ・CineStill 800T — Cinema film tungsten balance, signature red halation ・Ilford HP5 Plus 400 — Rich grey tones, smooth B&W gradation ・And more to discover REAL-TIME PREVIEW See the full film effect live as you compose your shot — color grading, contrast, vignette, all applied instantly. Swipe through films using the rotary wheel picker and find the perfect look before you press the shutter. EDIT ALBUM PHOTOS Not just for shooting. Load any photo from your library, try different film styles in real time, and save when you find the one. Give your existing photos that analog warmth. KNOW YOUR FILM Every film stock comes with a detailed info card: history, year of introduction, ISO, format, and key characteristics. It's not just a filter — it's a journey into film photography. VINTAGE FILM FRAMES & TIME WATERMARK A curated collection of high-quality vintage film frames that bring the look of real darkroom prints to your photos. From aged borders to iconic sprocket holes, each frame adds an authentic analog finish. Add a date or time watermark so every shot feels like a freshly developed print. Swipe up from the bottom drawer to adjust both film frames and time watermark in one place. When you apply a frame, your photo is automatically fitted to the border for a clean, polished result. INTUITIVE CONTROLS ・Rotary wheel picker with haptic feedback ・Bottom drawer — swipe up to browse and switch film frames ・Post-capture preview with save or discard The simplest way to shoot with soul.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is chart position: XP4N at #140 against Film Camera's unranked. Film Camera's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $1.99) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On update cadence, 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
XP4N costs $1.99 and Film Camera $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
XP4N ships an update every 2 days, Film Camera daily. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | XP4N | Film Camera |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | $0.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (44 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 87.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 44 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | #140 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bram Bos | TSUNG YU CHIANG |
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
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- No-filter mode
- Tri-X 400 film simulation
- Sprocket emulation
- Ability to change focus point
- Preview of image in viewfinder before capture
Film Camera
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
XP4N
No in-app purchases
Film Camera
No in-app purchases









