Comparison

Film Camera vs Location Scouter Pro

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

Head to head
About

Film Camera

Features
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Bring the soul of classic film into your iPhone. Film Camera features many meticulously crafted filters that faithfully simulate real film stocks — from the warm, creamy skin tones of Kodak Portra 400 to the cinematic tungsten hues of CineStill 800T. Every filter is tuned to reproduce the authentic color, contrast, vignette, and grain of its real-world counterpart. MANY CLASSIC FILM STOCKS ・Kodak Portra 400 — Warm skin tones, soft highlights, the portrait standard ・Kodak Ektar 100 — Ultra-vivid colors, finest grain, landscape perfection ・Kodak Gold 200 — Iconic warm yellow cast, deep nostalgia ・Kodak Tri-X 400 — Legendary B&W, high contrast, bold grain ・Fujifilm Superia 400 — Cool tones, subtle green shift, everyday natural ・Fujifilm Pro 400H — Pastel softness, dreamy low-saturation aesthetics ・CineStill 800T — Cinema film tungsten balance, signature red halation ・Ilford HP5 Plus 400 — Rich grey tones, smooth B&W gradation ・And more to discover REAL-TIME PREVIEW See the full film effect live as you compose your shot — color grading, contrast, vignette, all applied instantly. Swipe through films using the rotary wheel picker and find the perfect look before you press the shutter. EDIT ALBUM PHOTOS Not just for shooting. Load any photo from your library, try different film styles in real time, and save when you find the one. Give your existing photos that analog warmth. KNOW YOUR FILM Every film stock comes with a detailed info card: history, year of introduction, ISO, format, and key characteristics. It's not just a filter — it's a journey into film photography. VINTAGE FILM FRAMES & TIME WATERMARK A curated collection of high-quality vintage film frames that bring the look of real darkroom prints to your photos. From aged borders to iconic sprocket holes, each frame adds an authentic analog finish. Add a date or time watermark so every shot feels like a freshly developed print. Swipe up from the bottom drawer to adjust both film frames and time watermark in one place. When you apply a frame, your photo is automatically fitted to the border for a clean, polished result. INTUITIVE CONTROLS ・Rotary wheel picker with haptic feedback ・Bottom drawer — swipe up to browse and switch film frames ・Post-capture preview with save or discard The simplest way to shoot with soul.

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Location Scouter Pro

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Location Scouter Pro is a professional-grade software application designed to streamline the "invisible" work that defines a successful production. For creators tired of digging through disorganized camera rolls, this app provides a centralized hub to keep photos, sun angles, and shot notes together in one easy-to-use interface. AR SUN PLANNING The sun waits for no one, and Location Scouter Pro ensures that professionals know exactly where it will be before call time. Live AR Overlays: Users can hold up their devices to see the sun arc in real space using an augmented reality overlay and adjust for the sun path in the future. Interactive Mapping: The app allows users to drag a pin anywhere in the world to calculate precise sunrise, sunset, and golden hour times for any future date. Environmental Context: Professionals can view satellite maps to understand how terrain or architecture will impact their lighting plan. COMMUNICATE THE VISION WITH PREVIZ Location Scouter Pro allows users to do more than just take a photo; it enables them to create a production plan. Annotation Toolkit: The PreViz feature allows for the drag-and-drop of icons for talent, lighting, and equipment directly onto scouted shots. Fast Iteration: Users can rotate and resize annotations to communicate complex blocking and lighting setups to their crew instantly. PROFFESIONAL GRADE ORGANIZATION Designed for the rigors of commercial film and photo production, the app keeps every project categorized and accessible. Job Management: Users can organize every scouting shot by Job, Shoot Day, and Location, preventing the need to scroll through personal photo galleries. Metadata Extraction: When importing photos from a camera roll, the app automatically extracts GPS and heading data to see exactly where the camera was standing. Branded Client Reports & Approvals Location Scouter Pro helps professionals show the world the "Pro" they really are by simplifying the feedback loop. - 1-Tap Export: Users can instantly create a branded PDF scouting report or a shareable web page for each job. - Direct Feedback: Clients can approve or reject individual shots via a shared link, eliminating hours of back-and-forth emails. Data and Privacy Commitment In compliance with the Apple Developer Program, Location Scouter Pro is transparent about data collection. - Permissions: The app requires access to the camera and location services solely to provide the AR sun paths and scouting features. - User Consent: The app notifies and obtains consent from users before location data is collected or transmitted. - Accuracy Disclaimer: While the app provides precise sun angles, all location data is intended for planning purposes. Apple and the developer do not guarantee the absolute accuracy or reliability of location data provided by the software. Stop showing up to locations you haven't properly scouted. Download Location Scouter Pro and start creating a plan that protects your production. Privacy Policy is available at: https://studioremedy.com/privacy Terms of Service is available at : https://studioremedy.com/terms

Screenshots

Film Camera4 screens
Location Scouter Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Location Scouter Pro at Free against Film Camera's $0.99. Film Camera's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On device support 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

Location Scouter Pro is free to download; Film Camera costs $0.99 up front. Location Scouter Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Film Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Film Camera ships an update daily, Location Scouter Pro every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 1 level
Film Camera versus Location Scouter Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFilm CameraLocation Scouter Pro
Price$0.99Free — better
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTSUNG YU CHIANGLincoln Barbour Photo, LLC

In-app purchases

None

Film Camera

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Location Scouter Pro

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Film Camera free?
Film Camera costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Location Scouter Pro free?
Location Scouter Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Film Camera or Location Scouter Pro have ads?
Location Scouter Pro shows ads; Film Camera does not.
Which is updated more often, Film Camera or Location Scouter Pro?
Film Camera ships an update daily, and Location Scouter Pro every 2 weeks. Most recently, Film Camera was updated on October 18, 2026 and Location Scouter Pro on October 16, 2026.

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