Comparison

Shutter Button vs FilmDevMate

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

Head to head
About

Shutter Button

This app functions as a Bluetooth camera remote, offering an integrated exposure meter and a LiDAR-based rangefinder. It supports various exposure modes and metering methods, along with zoom and frameline features for precise shot composition. Additional modes include bulb and timer functions for extended shooting capabilities.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth camera remote
  • Exposure meter (AV, TV, M modes)
  • LiDAR rangefinder
  • Exposure compensation
  • Framelines for various formats
  • Bulb and timer modes
  • Instax Style Log feature
Features
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Film Oddments Bluetooth Camera Remote with Exposure Meter and Rangefinder This app serves as a Bluetooth-enabled camera remote, incorporating both an exposure meter and a rangefinder. Compatible with film cameras and all cameras equipped with a mechanical shutter release, the app allows remote shutter control via Bluetooth. Exposure Meter (AV, TV, M Modes) Supports exposure compensation in 1/3-stop increments and displays exposure values from -5 to +5 EV. LiDAR Rangefinder Accurately measures distances using your iPhone’s built-in LiDAR sensor. *Requires a device equipped with a LiDAR sensor. Key Features: - Exposure Meter: AV, TV, and M modes, exposure compensation, integrated remote shutter control - Rangefinder: Distance measurement using LiDAR sensor Selectable exposure modes and metering methods include: - iPhone AE Metering - Average Metering - Framing Area Average Metering - Spot Metering Zoom Function: - Supports focal lengths from 13mm to 550mm Framelines: - Includes framelines for 135 full-frame and selected medium-format sizes Improved dials and touch feedback: - Added haptic feedback (vibration) Frame your shot and preview composition accurately. Additional Features: Shutter Trigger: Capture photos instantly with a single button press Bulb Mode: Hold the shutter open for long-exposure photography Timer Mode: Hands-free shooting with adjustable timer settings Timed Bulb Mode: Automatic control of long exposures with preset timers Shutter Depth Adjustment: Precisely control the shutter release depth Log Feature Added - A new “Instax Style Log” toggle is available under Exposure Meter → Settings. - Press and hold the shutter button on the Exposure Meter screen for at least 1 second to save the current metadata to the native Photos app. - You can enter custom text under Exposure Meter → Settings → Value Settings, which will be recorded with each log. *Swipe up on the Exposure Meter screen to open Exposure Meter → Settings. Demo Video: https://youtu.be/dvUyKOs7xEY LiDAE Demo Video: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/azueoZaa90M

About

FilmDevMate

Features
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Film developing, start to finish From finding a recipe to running the timer to logging your results. FilmDevMate brings the entire developing process into one app. ■ Find and share developing recipes Browse recipes organized by film and developer combination. Follow recipes shared by other users, or publish the ones you've dialed in yourself. Need to push or pull? Just pick the stops — the adjusted developing time is calculated instantly. ■ A hands-free timer The timer runs each step straight from the recipe, and you can edit steps to match your own workflow. It keeps perfect time in the background and notifies you when each step ends — no more clutching a stopwatch. ■ Conquer the developing world Every roll you develop claims new territory. Fill in your own developing map and battle users around the world for turf. ■ Let the app do the math Calculate dilution ratios with the mixer and convert units in a couple of taps. No measuring mistakes — just focus on developing. ■ Your logs become your skill Review past sessions in History and rerun the timer with the same settings in one tap. The dashboard shows your developing stats by format and film stock at a glance. Develop another roll today, with FilmDevMate.

Screenshots

Shutter Button4 screens
FilmDevMate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FilmDevMate at none against Shutter Button's 2. FilmDevMate also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 days). Shutter Button's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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

Both are free to download. Shutter Button sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. FilmDevMate asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shutter Button ships an update every 5 days, FilmDevMate every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Shutter Button versus FilmDevMate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShutter ButtonFilmDevMate
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSEUNGHYUK CHOIYeji Hong

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Shutter Button

One-time2
  • Profile, Additional Features$3.99
  • Remote Release Activation$10.99
None

FilmDevMate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shutter Button free?
Shutter Button is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FilmDevMate free?
FilmDevMate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Shutter Button or FilmDevMate have ads?
FilmDevMate shows ads; Shutter Button does not.
Which is updated more often, Shutter Button or FilmDevMate?
Shutter Button ships an update every 5 days, and FilmDevMate every 2 days. Most recently, Shutter Button was updated on October 3, 2026 and FilmDevMate on October 10, 2026.

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