Comparison

ReciproMeter vs SplitCapture

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

Head to head
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 • Camera calibration, steadier readings, and low-light guidance • 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 and development results • 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 launch is ad-free. 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.

About

SplitCapture

Features
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SplitCapture composes your live camera feed with a photo or video from your library, then exports a clean image or video straight to Photos. HOW IT WORKS - Shared canvas: bring the live camera feed and a recent photo or video together in one frame - Shoot portrait or landscape, swap which source is on top, and switch cameras mid-shot - On-device rendering: the final composite is processed on your iPhone and saved directly to Photos WHY USE IT Reaction shots, before/after comparisons, duet-style videos, or simply pairing a moment you just lived with a moment you captured earlier. SplitCapture keeps it to one clean export instead of stitching things together after the fact. PRIVACY SplitCapture only accesses the camera, microphone, and Photos to compose and save the media you ask for. Nothing leaves your device.

Screenshots

ReciproMeter4 screens
SplitCapture4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ReciproMeter at every 2 weeks against SplitCapture's every 6 weeks. ReciproMeter also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ReciproMeter ships an update every 2 weeks, SplitCapture every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ReciproMeter versus SplitCapture: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReciproMeterSplitCapture
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB5 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperPaul FrederiksenEloi Carrelet

In-app purchases

None

ReciproMeter

No in-app purchases

None

SplitCapture

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ReciproMeter free?
ReciproMeter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SplitCapture free?
SplitCapture is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ReciproMeter or SplitCapture have ads?
Neither ReciproMeter nor SplitCapture shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ReciproMeter or SplitCapture?
ReciproMeter ships an update every 2 weeks, and SplitCapture every 6 weeks. Most recently, ReciproMeter was updated on October 12, 2026 and SplitCapture on October 15, 2026.

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