Filter Simulation vs Exposir
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Filter Simulation
Simulate the effects of real optical filters for black and white photography. This app accurately mimics the luminance modulation of red, yellow, green, blue, and orange filters. It also includes an automatic shutter speed calculator for ND filters and a pinhole photography simulator.
- Simulate optical filters for B&W
- Mimics red, yellow, green, blue, orange filters
- Custom CIColorKernel shaders
- Automatic shutter speed calculator for ND filters
- Pinhole photograph simulation
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Simulate real optical filters in black & white. This app uses custom CIColorKernel shaders to modulate grayscale luminance based on color vector similarity—accurately mimicking red, yellow, green, blue, and orange filters as used in film photography. Then, if needed, save the filtered image with filter information. Then, swipe left and find an automatic shutter speed calculator for applying various ND filters And that's not all; keep on swiping and you can simulate pinhole photographs before shooting!
Exposir
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Exposir is a precise, intuitive light meter designed for photographers who want full control over their exposure — whether shooting with a film camera, manual lens, or any camera without automatic metering. REAL-TIME LIGHT MEASUREMENT Exposir reads the light in front of you instantly, displaying EV values with smooth, accurate updates. No guesswork — just the data you need to make the right exposure decision. THREE METERING MODES Switch between Average, Center-Weighted, and Spot metering in one tap. In Spot mode, simply tap anywhere on the screen to meter exactly where you need. MONOCHROME PREVIEW See the scene in black and white before you commit. Ideal for previsualizing tonal separation when you're shooting B&W film. LIVE HISTOGRAM A real-time luminance histogram shows exactly how the tones fall, so you can catch clipping before it costs you a frame. MAKE IT YOURS Color-code individual apertures and shutter speeds, and set the background, frame and slider colors to match how you work. EXPOSURE COMBINATION AT A GLANCE The built-in exposure slide rule shows aperture and shutter speed combinations side by side, so you can find the right settings in seconds. LOCK YOUR EXPOSURE Lock the screen and take your time — compose your shot and consider your exposure without rushing. Exposir acts as a second viewfinder, giving you the freedom to think before you shoot. ZOOM & FOCAL LENGTH Built-in zoom control lets you recreate the exact focal length of your camera lens, right from your iPhone. FINE EXPOSURE COMPENSATION Adjust exposure compensation with an intuitive slider, in steps as fine as 0.1 EV — or switch to 0.2, 0.3 or 0.5 EV increments to match how you work. LONG EXPOSURE MODE Planning a long exposure shot? Exposir calculates the correct shutter speed for any ND filter combination, then counts down with a built-in timer — with pause, resume, and a notification when your exposure is done. The countdown keeps running on your Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island, so you can put your phone down and just watch the scene. Every completed exposure is saved to your history. CLEAN. FAST. ALWAYS READY. Exposir launches instantly and stays out of your way. No subscriptions, no ads — just a reliable tool that works every time you raise your camera. WIDGET SUPPORT Add Exposir to your Home Screen or Lock Screen with the built-in widget — launch the app instantly, right when the light catches your eye. Exposir requires camera access for light metering.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Filter Simulation at Free against Exposir's $2.99. Filter Simulation also leads on iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.2). Exposir's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Filter Simulation is free to download; Exposir costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Filter Simulation ships an update monthly, Exposir fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Filter Simulation | Exposir |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ari Jaaksi | Riku Kuse |
In-app purchases
Filter Simulation
No in-app purchases
Exposir
No in-app purchases
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