Comparison

TruePix Camera vs FilmDirector

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

Head to head
About

TruePix Camera

Capture photos as your camera sees them, without algorithmic enhancements or post-processing. Enjoy instant shooting, multiple lens support, and a focus on privacy with all images saved directly to your device.

Highlights
  • Instant shooting
  • Multiple lens support
  • JPEG or HEIF export
  • On-device gallery
  • Privacy by design
  • Focus lock
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Remember when photos looked like memories, not algorithms? TruePix Camera brings back the simple joy of point-and-shoot photography. No AI processing. No computational tricks. No post-processing mess. Just your camera, as it is. What you get: • Instant shooting – tap once, photo's done • Multiple lenses – ultra-wide, wide, telephoto (if your device supports them) • JPEG or HEIF – pick your format, no fuss • Gallery – swipe through your shots, zoom in, drag to close • Privacy by design – everything stays on your device, always NOTE: all images are saved at maximum available size, which is apparently without fusion-processing is limited to 12mp. Unfortunately. Not through lack of trying on our end. Sorry. What you won't get: No AI enhancement. No scene detection. No HDR stacking. No computational photography. No cloud uploads. No data collection. Why this matters: You've probably seen it—take a photo, it looks fine for a second, then suddenly it darkens, over-sharpens, and turns into a grimy mess. That's AI trying too hard. TruePix Camera changes that. It captures what your camera actually sees. Not what an algorithm thinks you meant. No hidden processing. No surprises. It's built for: People who want their photos to feel like memories, not lab experiments. Folks tired of over-processed Instagram shots. Anyone who misses the simplicity of old point-and-shoot cameras. Technical bits: • Supports all iPhone camera lenses (ultra-wide, wide, telephoto) • Focus lock – tap and hold to lock focus • Export as JPEG or HEIF • Location tagging (optional, helps organize your shots) • Saves straight to your Photos library

About

FilmDirector

Features
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FilmDirector turns your iPhone into a professional cine camera. Built for filmmakers, content creators and photographers who want full manual control with zero compromises. FULL MANUAL CONTROLS • ISO across the sensor's full supported range • Logarithmic shutter slider for exact exposure time • Exposure compensation (EV) ± • Manual focus with tap-to-focus and precise lens position • White balance with Kelvin temperature and tint • Continuous zoom with shortcuts to real optical focal lengths (0.5x, 1x, 2x, 3x...) CINEMATIC VIDEO • Frame rate up to 60 fps • HDR where the device supports it • Selectable cinematic stabilization • Smooth front/back camera switch • High-res photo with flash and adjustable torch CUSTOM PRESETS Save any configuration (ISO, shutter, WB, fps, focus, zoom) as a one-tap preset. 3 presets free, unlimited with Pro. APPLE WATCH COMPANION Drive recording right from your wrist: • Start/stop REC without touching the phone • Switch presets on the fly • Live readout of capture parameters • Perfect for solo shoots, vlogs, gimbal work PROFESSIONAL INTERFACE Compact HUD keeps every parameter visible. Dedicated panels for Zoom, Exposure, Focus, WB, Stabilization, Flash and Format. No clutter, full focus on the frame. PRO UNLOCK One-time purchase: unlimited presets. No subscription, no ads. Privacy: no data sent to external servers. Your clips stay in the Photo Library.

Screenshots

TruePix Camera4 screens
FilmDirector4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TruePix Camera at none against FilmDirector's 1. TruePix Camera also leads on iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). FilmDirector's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

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. FilmDirector sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TruePix Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
TruePix Camera versus FilmDirector: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTruePix CameraFilmDirector
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVolodymyr Strashkovgianluca auriemma

In-app purchases

None

TruePix Camera

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

FilmDirector

One-time1
  • Get Unlimited Presets$1.99

Questions

Is TruePix Camera free?
TruePix Camera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FilmDirector free?
FilmDirector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TruePix Camera or FilmDirector have ads?
Neither TruePix Camera nor FilmDirector shows ads.

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