Comparison

ExiFilm vs Latent Log

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” 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

Latent Log

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Latent is a workflow tool for film photographers โ€” from metering light and logging shots to delivering scans with full metadata, all on iPhone. Light Meter Displays a live preview cropped to your exact film format โ€” 35mm, 6ร—4.5, 6ร—6, 6ร—7, 6ร—9, or 4ร—5โ€ณ โ€” with focal length recalculated for that format. You see the precise frame your camera will capture, not a generic view. Set aperture and shutter speed with sliders, EV compensation with arrows. Confirm, and the shot is logged. Equipment Manage cameras, lenses, and magazines in one place โ€” including interchangeable film backs for medium format cameras (e.g. Hasselblad A12/A16), where each back can hold a different active film roll. The light meter adjusts automatically based on your setup. Films & Shots Each film roll has a code, frame count, and status โ€” shooting, finished, or paired. Shots store aperture, shutter speed, EV compensation, lens, focal length, and GPS location. Scan Pairing After developing and scanning, place your TIFF or JPEG files in a folder. Latent pairs them with your logged shots and writes EXIF directly into the files โ€” date, time, GPS, exposure values, camera body, and lens. No recompression, no computer, no companion app required. Action Button Assign Latent to the Action button or a Shortcut to log a shot without opening the app โ€” the timestamp is captured at the moment you press, not when the app opens. Instant, with confirmation, or straight into the light meter. All records sync automatically via iCloud across your devices.

Screenshots

ExiFilm4 screens
Latent Log3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ExiFilm ships an update every 3 months, Latent Log monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
ExiFilm versus Latent Log: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExiFilmLatent Log
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS26.0 โ€” better26.5
Further details โ€” not scored
Size2 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSicheng ChenJan Mytny

In-app purchases

None

ExiFilm

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Latent Log

One-time3
  • Support Latent - Small$2.99
  • Support Latent - Medium$3.99
  • Support Latent - Large$8.99

Questions

Is ExiFilm free?
ExiFilm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Latent Log free?
Latent Log is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ExiFilm or Latent Log have ads?
Neither ExiFilm nor Latent Log shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ExiFilm or Latent Log?
ExiFilm ships an update every 3 months, and Latent Log monthly. Most recently, ExiFilm was updated on October 30, 2026 and Latent Log on October 31, 2026.

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