Comparison

Pocket Xpan vs Broll Memory

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

Head to head
About

Pocket Xpan

This app offers a minimalist camera experience, capturing ultra-wide panoramic images with a 65:24 aspect ratio. It simulates classic focal lengths and includes built-in film simulations and custom LUT import for creative control.

Highlights
  • 65:24 panoramic aspect ratio
  • Simulated XPan focal lengths (30mm, 45mm, 90mm)
  • Custom LUT import with live preview
  • Black & white and color negative film simulations
  • Clean, distraction-free interface
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Pocket Xpan is a minimal camera app inspired by the legendary XPan. • Capture high-resolution 65:24 ratio panoramic images using your device's 48MP sensor when available • Simulate all classic XPan focal lengths: 30mm, 45mm, and 90mm • Import custom LUT file with live preview • Built-in black&white and color negative film simulations • Clean, distraction-free interface designed for photographer A digital Xpan camera in your pocket.

About

Broll Memory

Features
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Broll - Dual-camera instant photo printer, preserving every facet of memories "A-roll captures what you see, B-roll captures you" We have captured many scenes with our cameras, but what about you standing there, who you were with, and what you were thinking at that moment—these are rarely recorded. B-roll aims to include this other side, allowing every memory to be fully documented. 【Core Features】 Dual cameras, recording simultaneously The front camera captures you in the moment, while the rear camera captures the world you are looking at, with text and voice recorded in sync. Daily memory cards, timeline review Daily records are organized into cards, allowing you to swipe through the timeline and review each day. Anniversary collection, on this day in history Mark important dates, and memories from the same day in previous years are automatically grouped together. Calendar view, see the entire month at a glance Each day's memory occupies its own space, allowing for a quick review of the month's highlights. Rich templates, one-click creation Various photo and video templates that automatically generate posters and videos based on your materials. 【Free Features】 Basic shooting templates Dual-camera recording Daily limited Roll records Timeline and calendar browsing Anniversary settings and collection 【Broll Pro — Unlock All Features】 More daily Roll slots, preserving a more complete slice of each day Unlock all sharing templates, with curated layouts for one-click export Support for changing shooting templates, allowing single-camera photo materials to switch freely between different formats Desktop widget countdown, view anniversary countdowns and memory reminders on the home screen Special holiday skins, limited theme appearances for Spring Festival, Christmas, Valentine's Day, etc. Contact Us Email: brollearnalot@163.com Xiaohongshu: @Broll Instagram: @broll_camera Privacy Policy https://www.broll.space/?lang=en#privacy User Agreement https://www.broll.space/?lang=en#terms

Screenshots

Pocket Xpan2 screens
Broll Memory4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Broll Memory at Free against Pocket Xpan's $1.99. Broll Memory also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 weeks). Pocket Xpan's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). On ads and 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

Broll Memory is free to download; Pocket Xpan costs $1.99 up front. Broll Memory sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Pocket Xpan asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pocket Xpan ships an update every 5 weeks, Broll Memory every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 4 level
Pocket Xpan versus Broll Memory: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocket XpanBroll Memory
Price$1.99Free — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB210 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXiaonan Wang佳泽 林

In-app purchases

None

Pocket Xpan

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Broll Memory

Subscriptions2
  • Broll Pro Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Broll Pro Yearly7 Days trial$11.991 Year
One-time1
  • Broll Pro Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Pocket Xpan free?
Pocket Xpan costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Broll Memory free?
Broll Memory is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pocket Xpan or Broll Memory have ads?
Neither Pocket Xpan nor Broll Memory shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pocket Xpan or Broll Memory?
Pocket Xpan ships an update every 5 weeks, and Broll Memory every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pocket Xpan was updated on October 7, 2026 and Broll Memory on October 14, 2026.

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