# Contact Sheet Generator vs FilmMeter

The clearest difference is rating: FilmMeter at 4.8 against Contact Sheet Generator's 4.0. FilmMeter also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (64 vs 4). Contact Sheet Generator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FilmMeter sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Contact Sheet Generator asks for nothing beyond the download.

FilmMeter holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FilmMeter has 64 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Contact Sheet Generator ships an update every 3 weeks, FilmMeter every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Contact Sheet Generator | FilmMeter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contact-sheet-generator/id6744368077/reviews) | **[4.8 (64 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filmmeter/id6753060069/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **64** |
| Positive reviews | — | 96.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 10 MB | 143 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sambit Biswas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807342506) | [宗 侯](https://appshunter.io/developer/1841159038) |

## What reviewers say

### Contact Sheet Generator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contact-sheet-generator/id6744368077)

Create authentic film contact sheets from your digital photos. This app offers multiple film formats, customizable borders, and annotation tools for a vintage darkroom feel. Perfect for photographers documenting, presenting, or learning about analog photography.

**Highlights:** Multiple film formats (35mm, 120), Authentic film border overlay, Customizable colors and fonts, Frame markup (keepers, rejects), Free-form brush annotation, EXIF metadata embedding, Dark mode support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases:** none


### FilmMeter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filmmeter/id6753060069)

This app transforms your iPhone into a professional light meter for film photography. It offers real-time metering, LiDAR ranging for accurate focus, and comprehensive film roll management. Features include reciprocity calculation, ND filter compensation, and an exposure log to streamline your shooting workflow.

**Highlights:** Real-time light metering, LiDAR ranging and depth of field, Film roll and camera management, Reciprocity and ND filter compensation, Long exposure timer, Exposure logging

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy me a coffee | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy me lunch | $2.99 | one-time |
| 请我吃块蛋糕 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 赞助开发 | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Contact Sheet Generator free?

Contact Sheet Generator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is FilmMeter free?

FilmMeter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Contact Sheet Generator or FilmMeter?

FilmMeter is rated higher. Contact Sheet Generator averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while FilmMeter averages 4.8 from 64 ratings.

### Do Contact Sheet Generator or FilmMeter have ads?

Neither Contact Sheet Generator nor FilmMeter shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Contact Sheet Generator or FilmMeter?

Contact Sheet Generator ships an update every 3 weeks, and FilmMeter every 2 days. Most recently, Contact Sheet Generator was updated on October 28, 2026 and FilmMeter on October 25, 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.*