# FilmMeter vs Wanderby

The clearest difference is monetization model: FilmMeter at free against Wanderby's free with in-app purchases. FilmMeter also leads on ratings volume (64 vs 2) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FilmMeter sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Wanderby sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Wanderby holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FilmMeter has 64 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FilmMeter | Wanderby |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (64 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filmmeter/id6753060069/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wanderby/id6784115419/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **64** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 96.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | Every 2 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 143 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [宗 侯](https://appshunter.io/developer/1841159038) | [Paul Henry Smith](https://appshunter.io/developer/1157948902) |

## 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 |


### Wanderby

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wanderby/id6784115419)

Discover hidden visual stories within your photos and develop them into unique AI-generated variants. Organize your creations in a private collection, compare interpretations, and receive guidance to improve your photography.

**Highlights:** Find visual stories in photos, Develop AI-generated variants, Organize originals and variants, Mark favorite variants, Receive photography guidance, Share via unlisted links

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Single Variant | $0.79 | one-time |
| 12 Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| 36 Pack | $26.99 | one-time |
| 128 Pack | $94.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FilmMeter free?

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

### Is Wanderby free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FilmMeter or Wanderby?

Wanderby is rated higher. FilmMeter averages 4.8 out of 5 from 64 ratings, while Wanderby averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do FilmMeter or Wanderby have ads?

Neither FilmMeter nor Wanderby shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FilmMeter or Wanderby?

FilmMeter ships an update every 2 days, and Wanderby every 2 days. Most recently, FilmMeter was updated on October 25, 2026 and Wanderby on October 24, 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.*