# FilmMeter vs Very Good Camera

The clearest difference is price: FilmMeter at Free against Very Good Camera's $9.99. FilmMeter also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). Very Good Camera's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and chart position (#18 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

FilmMeter is free to download; Very Good Camera costs $9.99 up front. FilmMeter sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Very Good Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

Very Good Camera holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 65 and 22 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 96% of FilmMeter's written reviews are positive against 100% of Very Good Camera's.

FilmMeter ships an update every 2 days, Very Good Camera fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FilmMeter | Very Good Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $9.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (65 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filmmeter/id6753060069/reviews) | **[5.0 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/very-good-camera/id6760676546/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **65** | 22 |
| Positive reviews | 96.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#18** |
| Size | 143 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [宗 侯](https://appshunter.io/developer/1841159038) | [Gray Ribbon, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885658750) |

## 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 |


### Very Good Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/very-good-camera/id6760676546)

**Currently charting:** #18 Top Paid · Photo & Video, #107 Top Paid (US App Store)

Capture stunning photos with film and digicam-inspired color grades. Offers advanced camera controls, multiple aspect ratios, and various file formats for a professional editing experience.

**Highlights:** Film and digicam inspired color grades, Focus & exposure modes, Multiple aspect ratios, JPG, HEIC, and RAW file formats, Customizable color grades, Iconic shutter sounds

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FilmMeter free?

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

### Is Very Good Camera free?

Very Good Camera costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, FilmMeter or Very Good Camera?

Very Good Camera is rated higher. FilmMeter averages 4.8 out of 5 from 65 ratings, while Very Good Camera averages 5.0 from 22 ratings.

### Do FilmMeter or Very Good Camera have ads?

Neither FilmMeter nor Very Good Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FilmMeter or Very Good Camera?

FilmMeter ships an update every 2 days, and Very Good Camera fortnightly. Most recently, FilmMeter was updated on November 8, 2026 and Very Good Camera on November 9, 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.*