Comparison

ReciproMeter vs FaveFrame

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

Head to head
About

ReciproMeter

Features
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ReciproMeter is a 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 metering with full-screen exposure view • Exposure lock for holding a reading while composing • Built-in film library with official reciprocity sources • Community and experimental long-exposure tiers as separate opt-ins • Metering ISO / EI override for push-pull workflows • Bulb timer for corrected long exposures • Dark mode, light mode, or system appearance

About

FaveFrame

Features
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FaveFrame saves an exact frame from a video as a photo. Choose a video from Photos or Files. Use the timeline, slow playback, and frame controls to find the moment you want. Tap the capture button to save that frame directly to your Photos library. FaveFrame works well with concert clips, sports videos, family moments, travel footage, pet videos, and other recordings where timing matters. Key features • Move backward or forward one frame at a time • Skip by 5, 10, or 30 frames • Press and hold the frame buttons for continuous movement • Play video at 0.1Ɨ, 0.25Ɨ, 0.5Ɨ, or normal speed • Use the timeline to move quickly through longer videos • Pinch to zoom and pan while reviewing a frame • Save captures as HEIF or JPEG • Preserve HDR when saving compatible videos as HEIF • Preserve the source video date and location when available • Save captures to a dedicated FaveFrame album when enabled • Review recent captures after reopening the app • Share or delete captured frames • Undo an accidental capture • Open videos stored in Photos, iCloud, or Files • Choose light, dark, or system appearance • Configure haptics, automatic playback, and remembered playback speed Private processing FaveFrame processes videos and captured frames on your device. The app does not upload your videos or photos to a server. Access Your first frame capture is free. A one-time purchase unlocks unlimited captures. There is no subscription. Customers who purchased an earlier paid version keep full access.

Screenshots

ReciproMeter4 screens
FaveFrame3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ReciproMeter at none against FaveFrame's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ReciproMeter ships an update every 3 months, FaveFrame every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
ReciproMeter versus FaveFrame: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReciproMeterFaveFrame
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPaul FrederiksenChristopher Broughton

In-app purchases

None

ReciproMeter

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

FaveFrame

One-time1
  • Full Unlock$4.99

Questions

Is ReciproMeter free?
ReciproMeter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FaveFrame free?
FaveFrame is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ReciproMeter or FaveFrame have ads?
Neither ReciproMeter nor FaveFrame shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ReciproMeter or FaveFrame?
ReciproMeter ships an update every 3 months, and FaveFrame every 2 months. Most recently, ReciproMeter was updated on September 9, 2026 and FaveFrame on September 11, 2026.

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