Comparison

FilmMeter vs Analog Addict

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

FilmMeter

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
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FilmMeter turns your iPhone into a professional light meter for film cameras. Real-time metering, LiDAR ranging, reciprocity calculation, and exposure logging — one app covers your entire shooting workflow from loading film to the final frame. Metering Measure exposure in real-time using your iPhone camera. Spot metering reads any point precisely, while average metering balances the whole scene. Full control over aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. iPhone 16 users can meter and adjust EV directly with the Camera Control button. Ranging & Depth of Field Get accurate focus distance with LiDAR-enabled devices. The depth of field scale shows your sharp range and hyperfocal distance, supporting 35mm (full frame) and medium format calculations. Camera Management Create profiles for your cameras and lenses. Set focal length and aperture range for each lens, then link a camera when loading film — aperture selection is automatically constrained to your lens's actual range. Manage your digital film bag the way you manage your real gear. Film Roll Management Create a roll, select your film stock, start shooting. Push/pull processing support lets you set development stops and automatically converts to effective ISO. Each metering links to your current roll automatically. The frame counter tracks remaining shots. Mark rolls as in progress, finished, or developed. ND Filters Built-in support for ND2 through ND10000. Select a filter and exposure is compensated automatically — no manual stop conversion needed. Pair with the long exposure timer to master daytime slow shutter work. Reciprocity Compensation Film loses sensitivity during long exposures. FilmMeter includes reciprocity data for popular film stocks and calculates the corrected shutter time automatically. Long Exposure Timer Long-press the metering button to start a countdown. The timer integrates with Dynamic Island — visible even when locked. Get notified when your exposure completes. No more counting seconds for star trails or light painting. Smart Exposure Suggestions Built-in scene recognition analyzes your frame. In tricky lighting like snow, backlight, or night scenes, it tells you "add one stop" instead of leaving you to figure it out. Exposure Log Every metering saves full parameters and location. Export to CSV. Review your decisions, build your film notes. More Features • ND filter auto exposure compensation • Film LUT live preview • Aspect ratio overlays (135/120 formats) • Focal length frame lines (28-200mm) • Darkroom-friendly red-on-black interface • Metric and imperial units Free to Use • No subscription, no account required • Fully offline, no ads • English and Chinese Designed for film photography. Professional enough for experienced shooters, simple enough for beginners.

About

Analog Addict

Features
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Analog Addict - A professional light meter designed for film photographers. If you still shoot with Leica M6, Nikon FM2, Pentax K1000, Contax T2, Rolleiflex or Hasselblad - Analog Addict is a precise light meter on your iPhone, built specifically for analog. No need to buy a 500 USD Sekonic. -- 5 PROFESSIONAL METERING MODES -- - Standard: Sunny 16 reflected metering - Multi-Exposure: Distribute exposure across 2 to 32 frames - ND Filter: Auto compensation for ND2 to ND4000 - Zone System: Highlight and shadow placement (Ansel Adams) - Long Exposure (Bulb): Reciprocity correction per film stock -- FILM ADVISOR - SIGNATURE FEATURE -- Not sure which film to load? Answer 2 questions: 1. Your camera's maximum aperture 2. What you're shooting (Landscape, Street, Portrait, Night) The app meters the actual light and recommends 4 best-fit films from a curated catalog. Portra 400 or Velvia 50? HP5+ pushed to 1600 or Cinestill 800T? Analog Addict gives you the answer based on real scene light. -- EXTENSIVE CATALOG -- - 60+ camera bodies: Leica, Nikon, Canon, Pentax, Olympus, Minolta, Contax, Hasselblad, Mamiya, Bronica, Rolleiflex and more - 20+ film stocks: Kodak Portra, Ektar, Tri-X, T-Max; Ilford HP5+, Delta, Pan F; Fuji Velvia, Provia; Kodak Vision3, Cinestill and more - Reciprocity factor per individual film -- FILM LOG -- Every shot auto-saves: - Camera, lens, film, ISO, aperture, shutter, EC - Location, precise GPS, weather, temperature Review every frame - where you shot it, what the weather was. Perfect for serious photographers who learn from every exposure. -- GPS COORDINATES -- Tap the location name to save exact coordinates. Copy and paste into Google Maps or Apple Maps to return to the spot where you captured that perfect shot. -- 14 LANGUAGES -- English, Vietnamese, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese (Brazil), Italian, Dutch, Polish, Russian. -- CRAFTED ANALOG AESTHETIC -- Wood grain surfaces and amber phosphor displays inspired by classic Sekonic meters. Every tap feels analog. -- FREE WITH FULL BASICS -- Standard metering, Film Advisor, Camera and film catalog, Weather, Shot log - FREE forever. Upgrade to Pro (one-time purchase, no subscription): - Multi-Exposure - ND Filter (12 densities) - Zone System - Long Exposure with reciprocity correction - Exposure Compensation plus/minus 3 stops - Save GPS coordinates Analog Addict - Precise light. Smart film choice. Every frame remembered.

Screenshots

FilmMeter4 screens
Analog Addict4 screens

Verdict

The call

FilmMeter and Analog Addict are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. FilmMeter sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Analog Addict sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
FilmMeter versus Analog Addict: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFilmMeterAnalog Addict
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (64 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews96.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings64 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size143 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer宗 侯Hoai Anh Dang

In-app purchases

4 purchases

FilmMeter

One-time4
  • Buy me a coffee$0.99
  • Buy me lunch$2.99
  • 请我吃块蛋糕$9.99
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  • 赞助开发$19.99
1 purchases

Analog Addict

One-time1
  • Analog Addict Pro$3.99

Questions

Is FilmMeter free?
FilmMeter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Analog Addict free?
Analog Addict is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FilmMeter or Analog Addict have ads?
Neither FilmMeter nor Analog Addict shows ads.

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