# FilmMeter vs ShuttR

The clearest difference is price: FilmMeter at Free against ShuttR's $6.99. FilmMeter also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). ShuttR's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and chart position (#80 vs unranked). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

FilmMeter is free to download; ShuttR costs $6.99 up front. FilmMeter sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. ShuttR asks for nothing beyond the download.

FilmMeter holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. 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.

FilmMeter ships an update every 2 days, ShuttR every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FilmMeter | ShuttR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $6.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (64 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filmmeter/id6753060069/reviews)** | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shuttr-shutter-speed-tester/id6790870659/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **64** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 96.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#80** |
| Size | 143 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [宗 侯](https://appshunter.io/developer/1841159038) | [Christian Haemmerle](https://appshunter.io/developer/6790870661) |

## 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 |


### ShuttR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shuttr-shutter-speed-tester/id6790870659)

**Currently charting:** #80 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

This app uses your iPhone's camera to accurately measure the shutter speeds of analog film cameras. It provides a guided process to check if your camera's shutter has drifted over time, offering a clear verdict on its performance without requiring external hardware.

**Highlights:** Measures real shutter speeds, Uses iPhone camera and light source, Tests speeds from 8s to 1/500, Guided step-by-step protocol, Automatic calibration, Deviation in stops and verdict, History and camera collection, Shareable 'shutter checked' certificate

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FilmMeter free?

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

### Is ShuttR free?

ShuttR costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

FilmMeter is rated higher. FilmMeter averages 4.8 out of 5 from 64 ratings, while ShuttR averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do FilmMeter or ShuttR have ads?

Neither FilmMeter nor ShuttR shows ads.

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

FilmMeter ships an update every 2 days, and ShuttR every 2 weeks. Most recently, FilmMeter was updated on October 30, 2026 and ShuttR on October 31, 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.*