Comparison

ExiFilm vs f/oss

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

Head to head
About

ExiFilm

Features
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ExiFilm records the missing Exif data for film photography. Designed for film photographers, this app helps you track, organize, and enhance your photography experience. Main features: - Reference Photos: Take digital reference shots with your phone to remember each frame you capture on film. - Location Tracking: Automatically record where you took each photo for later geotagging. - Photography Notes: Document camera settings, creative ideas, and shooting conditions for each frame. - Metadata Management: After developing and scanning your film, import your photos and ExiFilm will help you apply all your metadata as Exif. - Equipment Library: Maintain a detailed catalog of your cameras and lenses.

About

f/oss

Features
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f/oss is a free light meter for film photography, rebuilt from the ground up as a fully native app. Point the spot-metering circle at your subject and read the exposure instantly. f/oss measures true photometric luminance through your iPhone's camera and is calibrated against professional reference meters. FIVE METERING MODES • Aperture Priority: set f-stop and ISO, get your shutter speed • Shutter Priority: set shutter and ISO, get your f-stop • Exposure Value: read the scene's EV directly • Cine: shutter angle and frame rate for filmmakers • Manual: check your chosen settings against the metered scene BUILT FOR REAL CAMERAS • Camera profiles: save your bodies with their actual shutter and bias limits • Full, half or third stop increments • Configurable shutter, aperture, ISO and exposure bias ranges • Reference lock: freeze a reading and measure scene contrast in stops • Exposure lock for recompose workflows ACCURATE • True spot metering of exactly the circle you see • Full-color light analysis: reads saturated LED and neon light correctly • Verified against professional meters from daylight to low light FREE, NO SUBSCRIPTION Every feature is free, forever. If f/oss saves your shots, there is an optional tip jar.

Screenshots

ExiFilm4 screens
f/oss3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ExiFilm at none against f/oss's 3. f/oss's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. f/oss sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. ExiFilm asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ExiFilm ships an update every 3 months, f/oss every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
ExiFilm versus f/oss: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExiFilmf/oss
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS26.026.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSicheng ChenLuca Tescari

In-app purchases

None

ExiFilm

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

f/oss

One-time3
  • Nice Tip$1.99
  • Generous Tip$5.99
  • Amazing Tip$9.99

Questions

Is ExiFilm free?
ExiFilm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is f/oss free?
f/oss is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ExiFilm or f/oss have ads?
Neither ExiFilm nor f/oss shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ExiFilm or f/oss?
ExiFilm ships an update every 3 months, and f/oss every 6 days. Most recently, ExiFilm was updated on October 7, 2026 and f/oss on October 13, 2026.

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