# X half vs ShuttR

The clearest difference is price: X half at Free against ShuttR's $6.99. X half also leads on ratings volume (29 vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). ShuttR's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 2.1) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

X half is free to download; ShuttR costs $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ShuttR holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: X half has 29 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

X half ships an update monthly, ShuttR fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | X half | ShuttR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $6.99 |
| Rating | [2.1 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-half/id6743934694/reviews) | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shuttr-shutter-speed-tester/id6790870659/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **29** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 12.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 137 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FUJIFILM Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/412362805) | [Christian Haemmerle](https://appshunter.io/developer/6790870661) |

## What reviewers say

### X half

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-half/id6743934694)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### ShuttR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shuttr-shutter-speed-tester/id6790870659)

This app uses your iPhone's camera to accurately measure the shutter speeds of analog film cameras. It provides a guided process to check if your camera's shutter has drifted over time, offering a clear verdict on its performance without requiring external hardware.

**Highlights:** Measures real shutter speeds, Uses iPhone camera and light source, Tests speeds from 8s to 1/500, Guided step-by-step protocol, Automatic calibration, Deviation in stops and verdict, History and camera collection, Shareable 'shutter checked' certificate

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is X half free?

X half is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ShuttR free?

ShuttR costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, X half or ShuttR?

ShuttR is rated higher. X half averages 2.1 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while ShuttR averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do X half or ShuttR have ads?

Neither X half nor ShuttR shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, X half or ShuttR?

X half ships an update monthly, and ShuttR fortnightly. Most recently, X half was updated on October 21, 2026 and ShuttR on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*