Comparison

History Maker vs FilmDirector

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

Head to head
About

History Maker

Features
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History Maker App automatically backs up your video recordings to your personal Google Drive. KEY FEATURES: • One-Touch Recording - Start and stop with a single tap • Automatic Segmentation - Videos split into 60-second chunks for reliable upload • Google Drive Backup - Videos go directly to YOUR Drive, not our servers • Offline Support - Record without internet; uploads sync when connected • Background Uploads - Continue uploading even when app is minimized • Pin Moments - Bookmark important moments during recording PRIVACY FIRST: • No accounts to create - just connect via OAuth to Sync • Your videos go to YOUR Google Drive • We never see or store your recordings • No analytics or tracking • Location tagging is optional PERFECT FOR: • Personal video journals • Important meetings or conversations • Events you want to remember • Any moment worth preserving Your videos, your storage, your privacy.

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

History Maker2 screens
FilmDirector4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: History Maker at none against FilmDirector's 1. History Maker also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. FilmDirector sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. History Maker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 3 level
History Maker versus FilmDirector: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHistory MakerFilmDirector
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMATTHEW DOMKOgianluca auriemma

In-app purchases

None

History Maker

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

FilmDirector

One-time1
  • Get Unlimited Presets$1.99

Questions

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

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