ExiFilm vs Latent Log
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
ExiFilm
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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.
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, 6ร4.5, 6ร6, 6ร7, 6ร9, or 4ร5โณ 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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Latent Log sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. ExiFilm asks for nothing beyond the download.
ExiFilm ships an update every 3 months, Latent Log monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ExiFilm | Latent Log |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Monthly โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 โ better | 26.5 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sicheng Chen | Jan Mytny |
In-app purchases
ExiFilm
No in-app purchases
Latent Log
- Support Latent - Small$2.99
- Support Latent - Medium$3.99
- Support Latent - Large$8.99







