Comparison

X half vs Koetsuku

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

Koetsuku

Features
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Koetsuku-cho is a voiceover recording and audio preparation app for short-form video creators. When you want to add your own voice to YouTube Shorts, TikTok, Instagram Reels, or other short videos, Koetsuku-cho helps you record while reading your script, compare multiple takes, adjust the audio, and export it for your editing workflow. Key Features - Record while reading your script - Save projects with titles, scripts, and notes - Manage multiple takes for each project - Choose the take you want to use - Adjust pitch, speaking speed, volume, silence, and noise - Use presets for short videos, bright narration, calm narration, commentary, and news-style delivery - Check the approximate duration while preparing your audio - Export audio through the iOS share sheet - Send audio to Files, AirDrop, video editing apps, or other destinations supported by iOS Record With Your Script on Screen Each project can store a title, script, and notes. During recording, your script stays on screen, so you do not need to switch between apps. You can also adjust the script display to make it easier to read. Manage Multiple Takes Record several takes, listen back, compare them, and choose the one you want to use. This makes it easier to keep track of which recording belongs to which script. Prepare Audio for Short Videos Koetsuku-cho provides simple audio controls for creators who want to use their own voice in videos. You can adjust: - Pitch - Speaking speed - Volume - Silence trimming - Noise reduction The app also includes presets designed for common narration styles, such as short videos, bright voice, calm voice, commentary, and news-style narration. Export Through the iOS Share Sheet When your audio is ready, you can export it through the iOS share sheet. You can save it to Files, send it with AirDrop, or pass it to video editing apps and other destinations supported by iOS. On-Device Storage Your recordings, scripts, project information, notes, and settings are saved on your device. Koetsuku-cho does not require login or account registration, and it does not upload your audio or scripts to an external server. No AI Voice Generation or Voice Cloning Koetsuku-cho is not an AI voice generation app. It does not create synthetic voices, clone voices, copy another person's voice, or imitate celebrities, creators, voice actors, or public figures. Record your own voice, prepare it for video, and export it when you are ready.

Screenshots

X half4 screens
Koetsuku4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: X half at none against Koetsuku's 1. Koetsuku's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly). On price, ads, 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. Koetsuku sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. X half asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

X half ships an update monthly, Koetsuku every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
X half versus Koetsuku: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterX halfKoetsuku
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (30 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews12.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings30 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size137 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFUJIFILM CorporationHARVEST LAB

In-app purchases

None

X half

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Koetsuku

One-time1
  • プレミアムプラン(制限解除)$4.99

Questions

Is X half free?
X half is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Koetsuku free?
Koetsuku is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do X half or Koetsuku have ads?
Neither X half nor Koetsuku shows ads.
Which is updated more often, X half or Koetsuku?
X half ships an update monthly, and Koetsuku every 2 days. Most recently, X half was updated on October 27, 2026 and Koetsuku on October 24, 2026.

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