Comparison

X half vs Rolls

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

Head to head
About

X half

Enhance your digital camera experience by wirelessly transferring photos and videos to your smartphone or tablet. Develop images captured in FILM CAMERA MODE directly within the app. It also offers location data synchronization for your photos.

Highlights
  • Wireless image and video transfer
  • Develop FILM CAMERA MODE photos
  • View photos in Gallery and Album
  • Location information synchronization
  • Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity
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The “X half” app is an application that can be used in conjunction with Fujifilm's X half digital cameras to maximize your experience of X half world. By pairing the camera with the app via Bluetooth®, you can transfer captured images and videos to your smartphone or tablet, and view the transferred images in Gallery and Album. Photos taken in FILM CAMERA MODE can be developed with this app for viewing. In addition to Bluetooth®, the Wi-Fi® is also used to transfer captured images and movies. FUJIFILM provides “Activity Record”, a network service that automatically summarizes daily photographic activities in a diary format. To use the “Activity Record”, you need to use the “FUJIFILM XApp” app in addition to this app. The network service may not be available in your region or country. [Compatible Cameras] Please refer to the URL below: https://www.fujifilm-x.com/support/compatibility/software/x-half-app/ Please update the camera with the latest firmware. Please refer to the URL below to download the firmware: https://fujifilm-x.com/support/download/firmware/cameras/ [Compatible OS] Please refer to the URL below: https://www.fujifilm-x.com/support/compatibility/software/x-half-app/ [Supported languages] English(US), English(UK), Japanese/日本語, French/Français, German/Deutsch, Spanish/Español, Italian/Italiano, Turkish/Türkçe, Simplified Chinese/中文简, Russian/Русский, Korean/한국, Thai/ไทย, Indonesian/Bahasa Indonesia [Notes] “X half” provides a function that synchronizes the location information of a smartphone with the camera and records it in the captured image. To reduce the battery drain of your smartphone, please set the location information synchronisation interval to a longer time from the “X half” menu. * The Bluetooth® word and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by FUJIFILM Corporation is under license. * Wi-Fi® is registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance®. * iPhone, iPad, iPad Pro, iPad mini, iPad Air, and iPadOS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries and regions. * IOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. and other countries and is used under license.

About

Rolls

Features
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Remember the hype of splitting a disposable camera with your best friends on a road trip? The satisfying click of the plastic gear, the limit of 27 frames, and that unbearable, beautiful wait to get the film developed? Because you couldn't delete or review the shots, every single shutter press mattered. You actually lived in the moment instead of staring at a screen trying to perfect a pose. Rolls brings that exact magic back to your phone, but with a twist—it’s built for your entire crew. Rolls is a shared disposable camera that multiplies. Whether you are a bride planning her dream wedding, a maid of honor throwing a bachelorette party, or just heading out for a weekend getaway, Rolls turns every guest into your personal photographer. Just create an event, set the countdown timer, choose the frame limit per person, and share the QR code. Your friends can join instantly and pick from six classic film stocks—from the sun-drenched warmth of K-Gold to the moody aesthetic of F-Classic. Once they take their first photo, their film is locked in for the night. No filters swapping, no deleting, no retakes. Just pure, unedited reality. The real magic happens when the party ends. If you set the room to "Reveal After Event," nobody can see any photos while the party is still going. Instead of huddled around phones editing captions, everyone is on the dance floor, laughing, crying, and being fully present. When the timer hits zero, it’s like the whole squad enters the darkroom together. Hundreds of raw, candid moments captured from dozens of different angles unlock all at once. You get to flip through the gallery and discover the side of the party you missed—the unprompted laughs, the tears during the speeches, and the hilarious, unfiltered expressions of your favorite people. Rolls is built for everyone. If you’re hosting a corporate gala and need to keep things clean, the After Review mode lets the host vet photos before they hit the shared gallery. Got friends who don't want to download another app or are on different devices? Rolls runs flawlessly via a web browser so nobody gets left out of the memory capsule. Once the developing is done, the host can download the high-res originals with one click. Adorned with a vintage orange timestamp and raw film grain, these photos become a collective time capsule of a night you’ll never want to forget. Photography shouldn't be a performance for social media. It should be about capturing a feeling. No do-overs means every shot is honest. The wait means everyone stays in the room. Grab a roll for your next party. Welcome to Rolls.

Screenshots

X half4 screens
Rolls4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: X half at none against Rolls's 6. X half also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.6). Rolls's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, ads 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. Rolls sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. X half asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

X half ships an update monthly, Rolls weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
X half versus Rolls: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterX halfRolls
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (29 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews12.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings29 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size137 MB65 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperFUJIFILM CorporationCheng Hung Lo

In-app purchases

None

X half

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Rolls

One-time6
  • Small$1.99
  • Medium$3.99
  • Big$9.99
Show 3 more
  • Large$19.99
  • Grand$39.99
  • Festival$79.99

Questions

Is X half free?
X half is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rolls free?
Rolls is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do X half or Rolls have ads?
Neither X half nor Rolls shows ads.
Which is updated more often, X half or Rolls?
X half ships an update monthly, and Rolls weekly. Most recently, X half was updated on October 25, 2026 and Rolls on October 9, 2026.

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