# Rolog vs FilmNote

The clearest difference is price: Rolog at Free against FilmNote's $3.99. FilmNote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Rolog is free to download; FilmNote costs $3.99 up front. Rolog sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. FilmNote asks for nothing beyond the download.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rolog | FilmNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.99 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Size | 9 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yuhan Chen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1376584965) | [文豪 冯](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887142779) |

## What reviewers say

### Rolog

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rolog/id6756715286)

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rolog Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Rolog Pro Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Rolog Pro Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


### FilmNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filmnote/id6761067182)

Organize and manage your digitized film photography scans. Track film stocks, cameras, shooting details, and development processes. Create a searchable archive of your analog work.

**Highlights:** Organize scans by roll, Record film stocks and cameras, Track shooting dates and notes, Manage development process templates, Custom categories and photo views, Built-in film stock and camera libraries

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rolog free?

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

### Is FilmNote free?

FilmNote costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Rolog or FilmNote have ads?

Neither Rolog nor FilmNote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Rolog or FilmNote?

Rolog ships an update every 3 weeks, and FilmNote every 3 weeks. Most recently, Rolog was updated on November 9, 2026 and FilmNote on October 31, 2026.

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