Comparison

PhotoBorder+ vs ReciproMeter

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

Head to head
About

PhotoBorder+

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PhotoBorder+ is fast, focused, and private. Frame your photos for Instagram posts or stories, or spread a panoramic shot across a swipeable carousel. Just open, frame, and save. Two frame sizes. Two backgrounds. Done. Choose POST (4:5) or STORY (9:16), pick white or black, and save. Your bordered photo exports at full 1080px width with original EXIF metadata preserved for social media. Panorama Carousels Spread a panoramic photo across up to 10 Instagram carousel slides. Each slide exports at 1080 x 1350 — perfectly aligned so your photo flows seamlessly as viewers swipe. Photos save in order, ready to upload. Add borders right from the Photos app Select a photo, tap Share, choose PhotoBorder+. Pick your frame and background, then save — all without leaving the Photos app. No app switching needed. Tiny app. Big results. PhotoBorder+ is under 1 MB. It loads instantly, does its job, and gets out of the way. Built for photographers No bloated feature lists. No color wheels, stickers, or text tools. Just clean, consistent borders for photographers who want their work presented simply. 100% private. No exceptions. PhotoBorder+ runs entirely on your device. No cloud, no uploads, no accounts, no analytics, no tracking. Your photos never leave your phone. Buy once. Own forever. No subscriptions. No ads. No in-app purchases. One payment, every feature, every update. Universal app One purchase works on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. The interface adapts to each screen — thumb-friendly on iPhone, spacious on iPad and Mac.

About

ReciproMeter

This app assists film photographers with accurate long-exposure calculations. It uses your device's camera to read exposure data, then provides shutter speed recommendations with reciprocity correction based on film stock and aperture. It offers official manufacturer data, community guidance, and experimental estimates.

Highlights
  • Live camera metering
  • Reciprocity correction
  • Built-in film library
  • Community-sourced data
  • Bulb timer
  • Exposure lock
Features
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ReciproMeter is a free light meter for film photographers who need dependable long-exposure calculations. Use your iPhone camera to read exposure metadata, select your film stock and aperture, and get an immediate shutter recommendation. When exposure times run long, ReciproMeter applies reciprocity correction using official manufacturer data whenever available. For films where official datasheets stop short, ReciproMeter keeps the distinction clear: • Official manufacturer reciprocity data • Optional community-sourced long-exposure guidance • Optional experimental estimates, clearly labeled as lower confidence Features: • Live camera preview, visible by default, with an optional full-screen exposure view • Guided camera calibration with Match a Trusted Meter, steadier readings, and low-light guidance • Remembered manual EV and external meter input with reference aperture and ISO • Exposure lock for holding a reading while composing • Neutral-density compensation, then reciprocity on the longer time • One-stop exposure bracket that follows the film's reciprocity curve • Favorite films and a built-in library with correction charts and source links • Saved film, aperture, ND, and EI presets • Exposure notes with frame numbers, development results, and protection for unsaved changes • Community and experimental long-exposure tiers as separate opt-ins • Metering ISO / EI override for push-pull workflows • Bulb timer with preparation delays, optional audible cues, and a Lock Screen countdown • Dark mode, light mode, or system appearance Privacy: ReciproMeter does not take or store photos. It only reads camera exposure metadata needed to estimate ambient light. An App Open ad may appear over the loading screen at launch, or on a return to Films, Notes, or Settings after you have been away for at least a minute, at most three times a day. Active metering, timers, note editing, and purchases are protected. The first three launches are ad-free. Startup never waits for an ad after the main screen is ready. The loading screen shows the Remove Ads Forever price when available. Remove Ads Forever is an optional one-time in-app purchase. It removes all advertising with no subscription or expiration. Purchase or restore it in Settings. Advertising privacy choices remain available from Settings where required.

Screenshots

PhotoBorder+4 screens
ReciproMeter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PhotoBorder+ at none against ReciproMeter's 1. PhotoBorder+ also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). ReciproMeter's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, 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

Both are free to download. ReciproMeter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PhotoBorder+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PhotoBorder+ ships an update monthly, ReciproMeter fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PhotoBorder+ versus ReciproMeter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhotoBorder+ReciproMeter
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCraig StubingPaul Frederiksen

In-app purchases

None

PhotoBorder+

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

ReciproMeter

One-time1
  • Remove Ads Forever$4.99

Questions

Is PhotoBorder+ free?
PhotoBorder+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ReciproMeter free?
ReciproMeter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PhotoBorder+ or ReciproMeter have ads?
Neither PhotoBorder+ nor ReciproMeter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PhotoBorder+ or ReciproMeter?
PhotoBorder+ ships an update monthly, and ReciproMeter fortnightly. Most recently, PhotoBorder+ was updated on October 15, 2026 and ReciproMeter on October 25, 2026.

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