# FilmMeter vs Darkroom Assistant

The clearest difference is device support: Darkroom Assistant at 3 against FilmMeter's 1. Darkroom Assistant also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FilmMeter sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Darkroom Assistant sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $39.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FilmMeter ships an update every 2 days, Darkroom Assistant every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | FilmMeter | Darkroom Assistant |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (64 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filmmeter/id6753060069/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **64** | — |
| Positive reviews | 96.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 143 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [宗 侯](https://appshunter.io/developer/1841159038) | [Distinction Photo LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1868141640) |

## What reviewers say

### FilmMeter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filmmeter/id6753060069)

This app transforms your iPhone into a professional light meter for film photography. It offers real-time metering, LiDAR ranging for accurate focus, and comprehensive film roll management. Features include reciprocity calculation, ND filter compensation, and an exposure log to streamline your shooting workflow.

**Highlights:** Real-time light metering, LiDAR ranging and depth of field, Film roll and camera management, Reciprocity and ND filter compensation, Long exposure timer, Exposure logging

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy me a coffee | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy me lunch | $2.99 | one-time |
| 请我吃块蛋糕 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 赞助开发 | $19.99 | one-time |


### Darkroom Assistant

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/darkroom-assistant/id6757661002)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Darkroom Assistant Standard | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FilmMeter free?

FilmMeter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Darkroom Assistant free?

Darkroom Assistant is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do FilmMeter or Darkroom Assistant have ads?

Neither FilmMeter nor Darkroom Assistant shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FilmMeter or Darkroom Assistant?

FilmMeter ships an update every 2 days, and Darkroom Assistant every 4 days. Most recently, FilmMeter was updated on October 25, 2026 and Darkroom Assistant on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*