GroundGlass vs FrameNote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GroundGlass
This app helps large format photographers meticulously log every detail of their shoots. It automatically calculates settings, supports Zone System metering, and manages film workflows. Export records, analyze trends, and access a comprehensive equipment database.
- Complete shooting records
- Zone System metering
- iCloud Sync
- Film workflow management
- Record templates
- PDF export
- Statistics & analysis
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GroundGlass is a shooting log app built for large format photographers. Whether you shoot 4x5, 8x10 or any other format, GroundGlass captures every detail of the moment you press the shutter — from exposure settings and Zone System metering to camera movements and development records. KEY FEATURES ◆ Complete shooting records — Camera, lens, aperture, shutter, film, filters and movements, all in one place. Effective aperture is calculated automatically from bellows extension; holder numbers are one tap away. ◆ Zone System metering — Full metering workflow in the spirit of Ansel Adams: multiple readings, base subject selection, exposure decisions, with the zone distribution at a glance. Includes a built-in spot meter with pinch zoom. ◆ iCloud Sync — Records and equipment sync across your devices through your private iCloud database. Switch phones without worry. The developer has no access to your data. ◆ Film workflow — Record status (Shot → Developed → Scanned), film holder management, stock tracking with automatic sheet deduction, and batch development entry. From loading to archiving, everything is on file. ◆ Record templates — Save your go-to camera/lens/film combinations and apply them with one tap. ◆ PDF export — Index label PDFs for film sleeves and full-page record archive PDFs, with preview before sharing. ◆ Statistics & analysis — Shooting trends, gear usage, parameter distributions and a shooting calendar heat map, exportable as a report. ◆ Shooting map — All geotagged records gathered on one map. Revisit your footsteps. ◆ Calculators — Reciprocity failure, bellows exposure compensation, and depth of field with per-format circle of confusion presets. ◆ Extensive equipment database — About 180 large format camera models from 25 brands, including Linhof, Sinar, Arca-Swiss, Chamonix and Ebony. Lens presets from Schneider, Rodenstock, Fujinon, Nikkor and more. ◆ Professional filter management — Structured selection by brand, type and strength, including center filters, with automatic stacked compensation. ◆ Map-based location — One-tap locate, with reverse geocoding for place names and coordinates. ◆ Data backup — JSON import/export, with or without photos. Your data is always yours. ◆ Darkroom-themed interface — Amber-toned design with card layouts, made for photographers. Your data lives on your device and in your private iCloud database. We collect no personal information. Large format photography begins with a record.
FrameNote
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FrameNote 是一款专为胶片摄影师准备的本地胶卷管理工具。它陪你把每一卷胶卷从买回家、装上相机、按下快门、送去冲洗、收到扫描,到最后归入档案的整段旅程,安静地一笔一笔记下来。 —— 【完整的胶卷生命周期】 • 入库:记录品牌、型号、画幅(135 / 120 / 中画幅)、ISO、张数、过期月、价格 • 上卷:选择相机与镜头,开始拍摄 • 拍完:一键标记拍摄完成 • 冲洗:登记冲扫店、工艺、费用 • 扫描:登记扫描仪、文件位置、备注 • 归档:进入档案库永久保存,已归档的胶卷不占免费额度 【装备与基础资料库】 • 相机、镜头、冲扫店、扫描仪四类资料分别管理 • 创建胶卷模板,把常用规格一键复用 【清晰的统计视图】 • 首页四宫格 KPI:在库 / 待冲 / 已归档 / 即将过期 • 库存统计:总数、总价值、按品牌与画幅细分 • 拍摄统计:按月按年回顾拍摄节奏,附图表 【贴心的提醒】 • 胶卷即将过期前提前通知(默认关闭,需要你主动开启才会请求通知权限) • 全部本地通知,不向任何服务器发送内容 【你的数据,你说了算】 • 完全本地存储,胶卷数据从不离开你的设备 • 不需要注册、不需要登录、不需要联网 • JSON 备份导入 / 导出永久免费,可随时迁移 • 不收集任何用户信息,没有任何第三方追踪与分析 SDK —— 【免费版包含什么】 • 完整的状态机、时间线、提醒、统计、备份导入导出,全部解锁 • 进行中胶卷最多 5 卷(归档后不占名额) • 每类基础资料(相机 / 镜头 / 冲扫店 / 扫描仪)最多 2 条 • 自定义胶卷模板最多 3 个 • 一次最多批量创建 2 卷胶卷 【FrameNote Pro 解锁什么】 • 进行中胶卷无限 • 基础资料无限 • 自定义模板无限 • 一次最多批量创建 20 卷 • 高级统计:库存价值、单卷支出、按相机 / 胶卷型号细分 —— 用户协议:https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ 隐私政策:https://framenote.fngoose.com/privacy/ 联系邮箱:leslie@fngoose.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GroundGlass at none against FrameNote's 3. GroundGlass also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. FrameNote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. GroundGlass asks for nothing beyond the download.
GroundGlass ships an update every 10 days, FrameNote every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GroundGlass | FrameNote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 存滨 崔 | 广州疯鹅网络有限公司 |
In-app purchases
GroundGlass
No in-app purchases
FrameNote
- 月订阅7 Days trial$0.991 Month
- 年订阅7 Days trial$9.991 Year
- 永久买断$12.99









