Comparison

VintageShot vs PhoMeter

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

Head to head
About

VintageShot

Features
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VintageShot recreates the iconic color science of classic film stocks — Fujifilm, Kodak, Canon — in real-time on your smartphone camera. Using precise LUT (Look-Up Table) technology, preview and capture with legendary film simulations like Velvia, Portra, and Classic Chrome. See the vintage film look through your viewfinder before you even press the shutter. KEY FEATURES Film Simulation Engine • 22+ film simulations across 5 categories • Fujifilm: Velvia, Classic Chrome, Provia, Astia, Classic Neg, Eterna • Kodak: Portra 400, Portra 800, Ektar 100, Gold 200, ColorPlus • Canon: Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Faithful • B&W: Tri-X 400, HP5, T-Max, Acros • Vintage: Polaroid, Instax, Cross Process Real-Time Preview • See film colors live through your camera viewfinder • Switch filters instantly with zero lag • Fine-tune filter intensity from 0% to 100% Smart Capture • Save both original and filtered photos simultaneously • High-quality JPEG output with adjustable quality • EXIF metadata preserved Dateback Timestamp • Classic film camera date stamp on your photos • Authentic digital LCD font style • Toggle on/off per shot Shot History (Rolls) • Browse your photo timeline organized by date • View shot details: filter name, intensity, capture time • Tap to view full-screen with pinch zoom Gallery Editor • Apply film filters to existing photos from your gallery • Same 22+ filters with real-time preview • Adjustable intensity slider Completely Free & Offline • All features available for free • No subscription, no in-app purchases • Works without internet connection • Your photos never leave your device VintageShot is designed for photographers who love the warmth and character of analog film. Whether you shoot with Fuji Velvia's vivid colors, Kodak Portra's dreamy skin tones, or the timeless beauty of black and white — VintageShot brings film photography to your pocket.

About

PhoMeter

Features
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PhoMeter is a simple white balance meter for photographers, videographers, and creators. Use your iPhone camera to estimate the color temperature of your lighting in Kelvin and get a practical Tint indication for green/magenta correction. PhoMeter helps you choose a better white balance setting before shooting photos or videos. Point your camera toward a neutral surface or grey card, wait for the reading to stabilize, then lock and save the measurement. Main features: Live color temperature reading in Kelvin Tint indication for green/magenta white balance correction Stability indicator for more reliable readings Lock measurement before saving Add an optional note to each saved reading Measurement history Clean and fast interface for on-set use Useful for: Photo shoots Video productions Interviews Product photography Studio lighting setup LED light comparison Checking mixed lighting environments PhoMeter is designed as a practical white balance reference tool. It is not a professional spectrometer and does not measure CRI, TLCI, SSI, or full light spectrum data. For best results, measure using a neutral grey card or matte white reference under the light you want to evaluate.

Screenshots

VintageShot4 screens
PhoMeter3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PhoMeter at none against VintageShot's shown. VintageShot's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.4). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
VintageShot versus PhoMeter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVintageShotPhoMeter
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 4 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.4
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJin woong SimAndrea Biancat

In-app purchases

None

VintageShot

No in-app purchases

None

PhoMeter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VintageShot free?
VintageShot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PhoMeter free?
PhoMeter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do VintageShot or PhoMeter have ads?
VintageShot shows ads; PhoMeter does not.
Which is updated more often, VintageShot or PhoMeter?
VintageShot ships an update every 4 days, and PhoMeter every 4 days. Most recently, VintageShot was updated on October 13, 2026 and PhoMeter on September 30, 2026.

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