Comparison

FilmStudio vs Aperic

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

Head to head
About

FilmStudio

Features
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FilmStudio is built for filmmakers who want more than point-and-shoot. Capture with precision using manual controls for ISO, shutter, focus, and white balance. Build a fast on-set workflow with one-tap Film presets, shot intent modes, focus pull A/B, exposure tools, and a clean preview-first interface. Whether you are shooting narrative scenes, run-and-gun moments, night setups, or action coverage, FilmStudio helps you keep image quality consistent while moving fast. Key features: Manual camera control: ISO, shutter, focus, WB Focus pull with A/B points Film presets and quick on-screen preset strip Shot intent modes for different shooting scenarios Pro overlays: zebras, peaking, histogram/waveform, guides, timecode, take counter AE/AF lock, lens switch, stabilization controls Reliable recording with safety guardrails and recovery handling Library workflow with export and pro unlock support Designed to feel cinematic, fast, and dependable on real productions.

About

Aperic

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Aperic is a pro-grade camera for iPhone, built for the moments where the default Camera app gives up. โ€” THREE DAYS FREE โ€” Every new download unlocks the full Pro feature set for three days, no card required. Keep what you love after the trial with Monthly ($4.99) or Yearly ($39.99). โ€” MANUAL EVERYTHING โ€” Lock ISO, shutter speed, white balance, and focus to exactly where you want them. Live, on-screen readouts. Smooth amber sliders that never fight you. A single Done button to bring it all back to auto. โ€” PRORES, LOG, MULTI-CAM โ€” Shoot ProRes for grading-grade footage. Apple Log and HLG for HDR delivery. Record from multiple lenses at once (where supported) so you never miss a reverse angle. SDR, P3, and ProRes 422 / 422 HQ / 422 LT in the same picker. โ€” BUILT FOR COMPOSING โ€” A real cinema viewfinder: live histogram, RGB or luma, with red-channel clipping. Rule-of-thirds, golden, and 4x4 grids. Optional level horizon. Focus peaking in yellow, red, green, blue, or magenta. Zebras with adjustable IRE. Aspect-ratio frames from 16:9 to 1:1. โ€” LENS PICKER FOR PRO iPhones โ€” 0.5x, 1x, 2x, 5x, 10x chips on the left edge. Real zoom factors that match what your lenses actually shoot โ€” no marketing math. Pinch to zoom freely between them. โ€” CLEAN COMPOSING MODE โ€” One tap on the eye toggle next to the gear hides every chip, slider, and button on screen โ€” leaving only the shutter, mode picker, camera flip, gear, and the toggle itself. Frame your shot like you would through a real viewfinder. Tap again to bring it all back. โ€” FAST. FOCUSED. โ€” No accounts. No analytics. No ads. Your captures stay on your device. The app's job is to get out of your way and let you shoot. โ€” SUBSCRIPTION TERMS โ€” Aperic Pro auto-renews at the end of each billing period until cancelled. You can cancel anytime in Settings โ†’ Apple ID โ†’ Subscriptions; cancellations take effect at the end of the current period. Your free 3-day trial is applied automatically on first download and doesn't renew โ€” it simply lets you use every Pro feature before you decide. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://aperic-privacy.vercel.app/

Screenshots

FilmStudio3 screens
Aperic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: FilmStudio at 15.0 against Aperic's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. FilmStudio sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Aperic sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
FilmStudio versus Aperic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFilmStudioAperic
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 โ€” better18.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size11 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSanjay KordeSaed Zakari

In-app purchases

1 purchases

FilmStudio

One-time1
  • Unlock Pro Features$0.99
2 purchases

Aperic

Subscriptions2
  • Aperic Pro โ€” Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Aperic Pro โ€” Yearly$39.991 Year

Questions

Is FilmStudio free?
FilmStudio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Aperic free?
Aperic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FilmStudio or Aperic have ads?
Neither FilmStudio nor Aperic shows ads.

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