Comparison

FilmDirector vs SUPER8 Cam

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

Head to head
About

FilmDirector

Features
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FilmDirector turns your iPhone into a professional cine camera. Built for filmmakers, content creators and photographers who want full manual control with zero compromises. FULL MANUAL CONTROLS • ISO across the sensor's full supported range • Logarithmic shutter slider for exact exposure time • Exposure compensation (EV) ± • Manual focus with tap-to-focus and precise lens position • White balance with Kelvin temperature and tint • Continuous zoom with shortcuts to real optical focal lengths (0.5x, 1x, 2x, 3x...) CINEMATIC VIDEO • Frame rate up to 60 fps • HDR where the device supports it • Selectable cinematic stabilization • Smooth front/back camera switch • High-res photo with flash and adjustable torch CUSTOM PRESETS Save any configuration (ISO, shutter, WB, fps, focus, zoom) as a one-tap preset. 3 presets free, unlimited with Pro. APPLE WATCH COMPANION Drive recording right from your wrist: • Start/stop REC without touching the phone • Switch presets on the fly • Live readout of capture parameters • Perfect for solo shoots, vlogs, gimbal work PROFESSIONAL INTERFACE Compact HUD keeps every parameter visible. Dedicated panels for Zoom, Exposure, Focus, WB, Stabilization, Flash and Format. No clutter, full focus on the frame. PRO UNLOCK One-time purchase: unlimited presets. No subscription, no ads. Privacy: no data sent to external servers. Your clips stay in the Photo Library.

About

SUPER8 Cam

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SUPER8 Camera transforms your iPhone into a vintage Super 8 film camera. Create cinematic retro videos with authentic analog mood, realistic film grain, flicker, gate weave, film burn effects and classic cine-camera inspired overlays. Designed for filmmakers, creators, artists and vintage lovers, SUPER8 Camera recreates the emotional texture of old film stocks while keeping a modern and intuitive workflow. FEATURES • Real-time Super 8 style live preview • Vintage cinematic overlays and camera UI • Authentic film grain and analog texture • Gate weave, flicker and film imperfections • Color and black & white film presets • Adjustable ASA / ISO inspired looks • Retro inspired focus aid overlays • Live preview matches exported result • Cinematic sound character simulation • Capture videos directly from the app • Fast export and sharing • Designed for landscape cinematic shooting SUPER8 Camera is not just a filter app. It is a complete retro filmmaking experience inspired by classic analog cine cameras and real Super 8 film aesthetics. Perfect for: • Music videos • Short films • Travel diaries • Vintage memories • Experimental cinema • Analog style content creation • Retro social media clips Shoot digital. Feel analog.

Screenshots

FilmDirector4 screens
SUPER8 Cam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: FilmDirector at Free against SUPER8 Cam's $1.99. SUPER8 Cam's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On 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

FilmDirector is free to download; SUPER8 Cam costs $1.99 up front. FilmDirector sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SUPER8 Cam asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
FilmDirector versus SUPER8 Cam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFilmDirectorSUPER8 Cam
PriceFree — better$1.99
Update frequency—Every 11 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB101 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developergianluca auriemmaWilliam Carrer

In-app purchases

1 purchases

FilmDirector

One-time1
  • Get Unlimited Presets$1.99
None

SUPER8 Cam

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FilmDirector free?
FilmDirector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SUPER8 Cam free?
SUPER8 Cam costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do FilmDirector or SUPER8 Cam have ads?
Neither FilmDirector nor SUPER8 Cam shows ads.

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