# Rewindpix vs Second View

Rewindpix and Second View both sit at 4.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Rewindpix's written reviews are positive against 56% of Second View's. Rewindpix also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). Second View's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rewindpix sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Second View sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Rewindpix against 4.0 for Second View. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 5 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Rewindpix's written reviews are positive against 56% of Second View's.

Rewindpix ships an update fortnightly, Second View weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rewindpix | Second View |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rewindpix/id6758680351/reviews) | [4.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-view-viewfinder/id6761623499/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 55.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 240 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [XIAO LIU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1874406074) | [Benoit Linard](https://appshunter.io/developer/1890500952) |

## What reviewers say

### Rewindpix

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rewindpix/id6758680351)

This app works with dedicated hardware to capture and develop film photographs. Load a film roll, take your pictures, and process them in a personal darkroom setup.

**Highlights:** Hardware camera pairing, Film roll loading, Frame capture, Personal darkroom development, Photo processing

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rewindpix Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


### Second View

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-view-viewfinder/id6761623499)

This tool assists photographers in planning shots by simulating their actual camera's field of view and aspect ratio. It includes a light meter, filter logging, and reciprocity correction for film stocks. Features like LiDAR distance measurement and composition guides help refine framing and exposure before taking the shot.

**Highlights:** Precise field-of-view matching, Real-time light meter with spot metering, ND, polarizer, and color filter logging, Reciprocity failure correction for 60 film stocks, LiDAR distance measurement, Composition and grid tools, Panorama simulation

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Second View Basic Yearly | $7.99 | per year |
| Second View Pro Yearly | $14.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rewindpix free?

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

### Is Second View free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Rewindpix or Second View?

Rewindpix and Second View are both rated 4.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 5 ratings respectively.

### Do Rewindpix or Second View have ads?

Second View shows ads; Rewindpix does not.

### Which is updated more often, Rewindpix or Second View?

Rewindpix ships an update fortnightly, and Second View weekly. Most recently, Rewindpix was updated on October 15, 2026 and Second View on October 2, 2026.

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