Flash Power vs Analog Addict
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Flash Power
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Get the right flash power setting every time. Flash Power measures the distance from flash to subject, then calculates the precise power setting for a well-exposed shot. THE PROBLEM You are setting up a camera trap in daylight, so you cannot preview flash exposure against the ambient light. You need a way to calculate the correct flash power for a nighttime shot without returning after dark to take test exposures. THE SOLUTION Flash Power gives you a fast, practical way to calculate flash exposure. Use the app to automatically measure the distance from flash to subject, or enter it manually, then set your aperture and ISO. The app calculates the flash power you need, so you can set up with confidence and avoid trial and error after dark. WORKS WITH ANY MANUAL FLASH Preconfigured for Camtraptions F1, Z1/Z2, and Z Pro, and ready for anything else you own. Build your own flash profiles and keep them: name each one, choose a fixed or zoomable head, pick โ -stop or ยฝ-stop increments, and set the guide numbers. For a zoom head you set the guide number at each end of the range and the app works out everything in between โ pin any focal length you have measured yourself and it stays put. WORKS ON ALL IPHONES โข LiDAR-equipped iPhones (Pro models) โ instant, accurate distance measurement โข Other iPhones โ ARKit surface detection, plus manual distance entry โข No LiDAR? No problem โ measure separately and enter the distance manually BUILT FOR CAMERA TRAPPERS Designed for wildlife photographers using off-camera flash. No more test shots, no more guesswork, and no more blown highlights or underexposed subjects. HOW IT WORKS 1. Hold your phone next to your flash and point it at your subject 2. The app measures the distance, or you enter it manually 3. Set your camera's aperture and ISO 4. Read the recommended flash power The app tells you exactly what power to dial in, from full power down to 1/128, in the same โ -stop steps your flash shows โ or ยฝ-stops, if that is what your flash uses. CALIBRATE TO YOUR OWN GEAR If your test shots come out consistently over- or under-exposed, dial in a fine-tune adjustment and the app applies it to every calculation from then on. Each flash keeps its own calibration, so a correction measured on one never follows you to another. FEATURES โข Distance measurement with LiDAR, ARKit surface detection, or manual entry โข Preconfigured flash profiles for Camtraptions F1, Z1/Z2, and Z Pro โข Saved custom flash profiles โ as many as you need, each with its own name and guide numbers โข Per-flash fine-tune calibration โข Zoom head compensation from 20mm to 200mm, or whatever range you define โข Coverage preview to visualise flash spread โข Range reference โ maximum distance at full power across common apertures โข Real-time calculation as you adjust settings THE SCIENCE Flash Power uses the guide number formula and inverse square law to calculate exposure. It takes aperture, ISO, flash zoom position, and distance into account, then gives you a precise power recommendation to get you close on the first shot. REQUIREMENTS โข iOS 17 or later โข LiDAR recommended for the best experience (iPhone 12 Pro and later Pro models) Ideal for camera trap setups, macro photography, studio work, and any situation where you need consistent, repeatable flash exposure. SUBSCRIPTION Flash Power is ยฃ4.99 per year, starting with a 2-week free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple Account on confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; manage or cancel it in your Apple Account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://www.camtraptions.com/flash-power-app/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Analog Addict
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Analog Addict - A professional light meter designed for film photographers. If you still shoot with Leica M6, Nikon FM2, Pentax K1000, Contax T2, Rolleiflex or Hasselblad - Analog Addict is a precise light meter on your iPhone, built specifically for analog. No need to buy a 500 USD Sekonic. -- 5 PROFESSIONAL METERING MODES -- - Standard: Sunny 16 reflected metering - Multi-Exposure: Distribute exposure across 2 to 32 frames - ND Filter: Auto compensation for ND2 to ND4000 - Zone System: Highlight and shadow placement (Ansel Adams) - Long Exposure (Bulb): Reciprocity correction per film stock -- FILM ADVISOR - SIGNATURE FEATURE -- Not sure which film to load? Answer 2 questions: 1. Your camera's maximum aperture 2. What you're shooting (Landscape, Street, Portrait, Night) The app meters the actual light and recommends 4 best-fit films from a curated catalog. Portra 400 or Velvia 50? HP5+ pushed to 1600 or Cinestill 800T? Analog Addict gives you the answer based on real scene light. -- EXTENSIVE CATALOG -- - 60+ camera bodies: Leica, Nikon, Canon, Pentax, Olympus, Minolta, Contax, Hasselblad, Mamiya, Bronica, Rolleiflex and more - 20+ film stocks: Kodak Portra, Ektar, Tri-X, T-Max; Ilford HP5+, Delta, Pan F; Fuji Velvia, Provia; Kodak Vision3, Cinestill and more - Reciprocity factor per individual film -- FILM LOG -- Every shot auto-saves: - Camera, lens, film, ISO, aperture, shutter, EC - Location, precise GPS, weather, temperature Review every frame - where you shot it, what the weather was. Perfect for serious photographers who learn from every exposure. -- GPS COORDINATES -- Tap the location name to save exact coordinates. Copy and paste into Google Maps or Apple Maps to return to the spot where you captured that perfect shot. -- 14 LANGUAGES -- English, Vietnamese, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese (Brazil), Italian, Dutch, Polish, Russian. -- CRAFTED ANALOG AESTHETIC -- Wood grain surfaces and amber phosphor displays inspired by classic Sekonic meters. Every tap feels analog. -- FREE WITH FULL BASICS -- Standard metering, Film Advisor, Camera and film catalog, Weather, Shot log - FREE forever. Upgrade to Pro (one-time purchase, no subscription): - Multi-Exposure - ND Filter (12 densities) - Zone System - Long Exposure with reciprocity correction - Exposure Compensation plus/minus 3 stops - Save GPS coordinates Analog Addict - Precise light. Smart film choice. Every frame remembered.
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Verdict
Flash Power and Analog Addict are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters โ price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them โ neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Flash Power sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year and Analog Addict sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Flash Power | Analog Addict |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | โ |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad โ better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 โ better | 17.6 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | WILLIAM BENJAMIN BURRARD-LUCAS | Hoai Anh Dang |
In-app purchases
Flash Power
- Subscriber14 Days trial$4.991 Year
Analog Addict
- Analog Addict Pro$3.99









