Comparison

Shutter Button vs Unspooled

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

Unspooled

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Unspooled는 필름 한 롤의 시작부터 마지막 프레임까지 촬영 정보를 기록하는 필름 카메라 노트입니다. 필름과 촬영 ISO를 선택하고 각 프레임의 카메라·렌즈·조리개·셔터속도·위치·날씨·메모를 남겨 보세요. 촬영 기록과 참고 사진은 기기에 저장됩니다. 주요 기능 • 필름 롤과 남은 프레임 관리, 스캔 완료 롤 보관 • 필름별 추천 룩, 그레인, 할레이션을 적용한 참고 사진 • 조리개 우선·셔터 우선·수동 노출계와 다양한 측광 방식 • 프레임별 장비·노출·위치·날씨·메모 기록 • 참고 사진과 촬영 위치 지도 • LiDAR 지원 기기의 피사체 거리 표시 • 장노출 결과 시뮬레이션 첫 필름 롤은 무료입니다. 이후에는 보상형 광고를 끝까지 볼 때마다 롤 1개를 추가할 수 있습니다. 광고를 원하지 않으면 일회성 구매인 Unspooled Pro로 롤 제한과 장노출 시뮬레이션, 촬영 지도, 스캔 이미지 연결·촬영 정보 내보내기를 영구 해제할 수 있습니다. Unspooled는 실제 필름 결과를 보장하는 전문 측정 장비가 아닌 촬영 기록 도구입니다. Unspooled is a film photography notebook for recording every frame from the start of a roll to the end. Choose your film and shooting ISO, then keep camera, lens, exposure, location, weather, and notes for each shot. Records and reference photos stay on your device. Features • Manage active and archived film rolls • Film-specific looks, grain, and halation for reference photos • Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, and Manual light meter modes • Record gear, exposure, location, weather, and notes per frame • Reference photos and a shooting map • Subject distance on LiDAR-supported devices • Long-exposure simulation Your first roll is free. After that, watch a rewarded ad to add one roll at a time, or buy Unspooled Pro once to unlock unlimited rolls, long-exposure simulation, the shooting map, scanned-image linking, and metadata export. Unspooled is a logging tool, not a professional meter or a guarantee of actual film results.

Screenshots

Shutter Button4 screens
Unspooled4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Shutter Button at none against Unspooled's shown. On price, update cadence, 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

Both are free to download. Shutter Button sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Unspooled sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shutter Button ships an update every 5 days, Unspooled every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Shutter Button versus Unspooled: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShutter ButtonUnspooled
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSEUNGHYUK CHOIKYOYOUNG LEE

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Shutter Button

One-time2
  • Profile, Additional Features$3.99
  • Remote Release Activation$10.99
1 purchases

Unspooled

One-time1
  • Unspooled Pro$2.99

Questions

Is Shutter Button free?
Shutter Button is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Unspooled free?
Unspooled is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Shutter Button or Unspooled have ads?
Unspooled shows ads; Shutter Button does not.
Which is updated more often, Shutter Button or Unspooled?
Shutter Button ships an update every 5 days, and Unspooled every 3 days. Most recently, Shutter Button was updated on October 3, 2026 and Unspooled on October 8, 2026.

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