Comparison

CineMath vs Message Receipts

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

Head to head
About

CineMath

This app provides filmmakers and video professionals with a suite of twelve frame-accurate calculation tools. It helps with speed percentages, clip length adjustments, bitrate calculations, upload times, and more. Supports various frame rates, film formats, and offers offline operation.

Highlights
  • Frame-accurate calculations
  • Speed percentage calculator
  • Target length and bitrate tools
  • Timecode and frame conversion
  • Aspect ratio calculations
  • Offline operation
  • Supports multiple film formats
Features
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CineMath is the professional calculator suite designed specifically for filmmakers, video editors, and production professionals. Twelve essential tools with frame-accurate precision and intuitive modern design. PROFESSIONAL CALCULATIONS: • Speed Percentage - Calculate frame rate conversion percentages with precision • Target Length - Determine clip length adjustments for perfect timing • Target Bitrate - Calculate optimal compression settings for any file size • Upload Time - Estimate transfer times for large video files • Time to Data - Convert runtime to storage requirements • Data to Time - Calculate maximum runtime from available storage • Time to Film - Calculate required film stock from recording time • Film to Time - Calculate recording time from available film stock • Aspect Ratio - Professional resolution and ratio calculations with smart pixel rounding • Timecode Calculator - Add, subtract, multiply, and divide timecodes • Timecode to Frames - Convert timecode to precise frame counts • Frames to Timecode - Convert frame counts to timecode values PROFESSIONAL FEATURES: • Frame-accurate calculations for 23.976, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60 fps and custom rates • Film format support: Super 8mm, Super 16mm, Super 35mm, 65mm, and IMAX • Smart Pixel Rounding Engine - Automatically rounds to broadcast standards and encoding-compatible values • Calculation History with advanced search and organization (Premium) • Professional Sharing - Export calculations as formatted text (Premium) • Bulk Operations - Select and share multiple calculations at once (Premium) • Dark and light mode support with professional design • Offline operation - no internet required • Universal app supporting iPhone, iPad, and Mac (Catalyst) • Professional precision for demanding workflows PERFECT FOR: • Film and video editors • Post-production professionals • Cinematographers and directors • Analog film production planners • Content creators and YouTubers • Broadcast engineers • Film students and educators • Anyone working with video timecode and technical specifications CineMath eliminates guesswork with precision calculations trusted by professionals. Download free and upgrade to CineMath Professional for advanced features. Privacy-focused: All calculations performed locally on your device.

About

Message Receipts

Features
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Message Receipts lets you create realistic looking prop iMessage screenshots. All features of iMessage are supported including: • Reactions • SMS and iMessage • Replies • Images • Encryption status • Do not disturb mode • Group chats • Chat names and images • Avatar images The iMessage thread that the app creates exactly follows the same display logic as the real iMessage app, including: • Correct timestamp frequency • Colors • Spacing, margins, padding • Sizing • Fonts In short, it looks exactly like a real iMessage thread would. Why would someone want to do this? Here's a few reasons: • Motion picture and photography prop • Advertisements • Memes • Jokes on friends • Social media content Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

CineMath4 screens
Message Receipts4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Message Receipts at daily against CineMath's every 4 days. CineMath's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. CineMath sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Message Receipts sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CineMath ships an update every 4 days, Message Receipts daily. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
CineMath versus Message Receipts: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCineMathMessage Receipts
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBradford Operations LLCWNM Live

In-app purchases

1 purchases

CineMath

One-time1
  • CineMath Professional$4.99
1 purchases

Message Receipts

One-time1
  • Unlock Screenshots$9.99

Questions

Is CineMath free?
CineMath is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Message Receipts free?
Message Receipts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CineMath or Message Receipts have ads?
Neither CineMath nor Message Receipts shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CineMath or Message Receipts?
CineMath ships an update every 4 days, and Message Receipts daily. Most recently, CineMath was updated on September 21, 2026 and Message Receipts on October 10, 2026.

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