Comparison

PixelAuth vs FilmDirector

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

Head to head
About

PixelAuth

Features
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In an era of deepfakes and AI-generated images, proving that your photo is real has never been more important. PixelAuth gives you the tools to authenticate your media β€” invisibly, verifiably, and entirely on your device. HOW IT WORKS Sign any photo or image with an invisible DCT watermark β€” imperceptible to the human eye, yet detectable by PixelAuth at any time. Capture directly from your camera with your signature embedded at the moment of shooting. Every signature is paired with an RFC 3161 cryptographic timestamp from a Time Stamping Authority of your choice. Your media gets a tamper-proof PDF certificate including a QR code for instant verification β€” shareable as digital proof of authenticity. KEY FEATURES β€’ Invisible DCT watermark β€” no visible alteration to your image β€’ RFC 3161 timestamp β€” open standard, internationally recognized β€’ PDF certificate with QR code β€” verifiable by anyone, anywhere β€’ On-device processing β€” your photos never leave your device β€’ 3 protection modes β€” Discreet, Balanced, Robust β€’ eIDAS-compatible β€” works with qualified TSA providers for legal value in the EU β€’ Signed Capture β€” sign photos at the moment you take them β€’ Scan & verify β€” detect the watermark in any previously signed image PRIVACY FIRST PixelAuth processes everything locally. No account, no cloud, no analytics. Your media stays yours. Privacy Policy: https://pixelauthapp.com/privacy.html

About

FilmDirector

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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 β€’ ISO across the sensor's full supported range β€’ Logarithmic shutter slider for exact exposure time β€’ Exposure compensation (EV) Β± β€’ Manual focus with tap-to-focus and precise lens position β€’ White balance with Kelvin temperature and tint β€’ Continuous zoom with shortcuts to real optical focal lengths (0.5x, 1x, 2x, 3x...) CINEMATIC VIDEO β€’ Frame rate up to 60 fps β€’ HDR where the device supports it β€’ Selectable cinematic stabilization β€’ Smooth front/back camera switch β€’ 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: β€’ Start/stop REC without touching the phone β€’ Switch presets on the fly β€’ Live readout of capture parameters β€’ 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

PixelAuth4 screens
FilmDirector4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: FilmDirector at Free against PixelAuth's $4.99. FilmDirector also leads on device support (3 vs 1). PixelAuth's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On ads there is nothing between them.

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

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

FilmDirector is free to download; PixelAuth costs $4.99 up front. FilmDirector sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PixelAuth asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences Β· 1 level
PixelAuth versus FilmDirector: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixelAuthFilmDirector
Price$4.99Free β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch β€” better
Requires iOS17.6 β€” better26.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size3 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperClaude Bezeaudgianluca auriemma

In-app purchases

None

PixelAuth

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

FilmDirector

One-time1
  • Get Unlimited Presets$1.99

Questions

Is PixelAuth free?
PixelAuth costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is FilmDirector free?
FilmDirector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PixelAuth or FilmDirector have ads?
Neither PixelAuth nor FilmDirector shows ads.

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