Comparison

FilmLabel vs BestBy

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

Head to head
About

FilmLabel

Features
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FilmLabel turns your Blackout Lighting Console patch list into beautiful, print-ready fixture labels in seconds. Import your CSV patch export directly from Blackout, and FilmLabel automatically generates professional labels for every fixture on your rig. No manual data entry, no spreadsheets, no workarounds. PRINT ANYWHERE Print wirelessly via AirPrint to any compatible printer, or connect directly to a NIIMBOT B1 thermal label printer via Bluetooth, no detour through the NIIMBOT app required. FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE LABELS Choose which fixture fields appear on each label: fixture number, DMX address, manufacturer, type, mode, footprint, and more. Create multiple presets for different label sizes and layouts: console-style bars, tech labels, road case tags, QR scan labels, and full documentation layouts. BUILT FOR THE INDUSTRY Designed by and for gaffers, lighting programmers, and DOPs working on film, TV, and live events. FilmLabel speaks the language of the set: Aputure, ARRI, Astera, Litepanels, Quasar, and every other fixture in your patch. QR CODE INTEGRATION Every label can include a QR code that links directly to the fixture's full data sheet, scan on set to pull up channel, mode, and footprint instantly. KEY FEATURES -Import patch CSV from Blackout Lighting Console -Direct Bluetooth printing to NIIMBOT B1 -AirPrint support for any wireless printer -Multiple label presets and size formats -Fully customizable field selection per preset -QR code generation per fixture -Color-coded labels matching your console patch -Project name and gaffer bar support -Works entirely offline, no cloud, no account

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BestBy

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Never waste food again. BestBy keeps track of every expiry date in your fridge, freezer, pantry and medicine cabinet, and reminds you before anything goes bad. Use what you buy, throw away less, and save money every week. REMINDED BEFORE IT GOES BAD Get a gentle nudge before food, medicine or makeup expires, plus a last call on the day itself. BestBy tells you the exact day it will remind you, and one calm summary each morning shows what to use first. Mark it "Used it" straight from the notification. SAVE MONEY ON GROCERIES The average family throws away hundreds of dollars of food every year, most of it simply forgotten. BestBy shows the food and money you save as it adds up, your streak, and which items keep getting wasted so you can shop smarter. ADD ANYTHING IN SECONDS One Add tab, three easy ways. Scan a barcode and BestBy finds the product and fills in the expiry date. Type a name like "milk" and a typical date fills itself in. Bought it again? Add it back with one tap. SCAN YOUR DOCUMENTS Scan a passport, driving licence, residence permit, insurance certificate or receipt, and BestBy fills in the expiry date and number for you. Passports remind you 6 months ahead, since many countries require it to travel. Everything is read on your iPhone. YOUR KITCHEN, ORGANIZED See everything you have and when it expires, sorted by what to use first. Group by fridge, freezer and pantry, or by category. Every item gets its own emoji and a little face that shows how fresh it is. FRESH FOOD WITHOUT A DATE Fruit, vegetables, deli and leftovers get realistic shelf-life estimates based on what it is, where you keep it and whether it is open. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account, no sign-in, no ads and no tracking. Your items, dates, photos and documents stay on your iPhone. Download or delete all of your data from Settings in one tap. BESTBY PRO Unlimited items and scans, full savings history, and printable PDF lists. โ€ข Yearly: 7 days free, then billed yearly โ€ข Weekly: billed weekly โ€ข Lifetime: one payment, with a 30-day free trial that never auto-charges Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel any time in Settings > Apple Account > Subscriptions. The free plan includes monthly limits. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://expiry-vault-coheron.web.app/privacy

Screenshots

FilmLabel4 screens
BestBy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FilmLabel at none against BestBy's 5. FilmLabel also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). BestBy's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. BestBy sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. FilmLabel asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FilmLabel ships an update weekly, BestBy monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences ยท 2 level
FilmLabel versus BestBy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFilmLabelBestBy
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly โ€” betterMonthly
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 โ€” better26.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size9 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGiorgio MessinaRitambhra Ritambhra

In-app purchases

None

FilmLabel

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

BestBy

Subscriptions3
  • BestBy Pro Monthly$2.491 Month
  • BestBy Pro Weekly$3.997 Days
  • BestBy Pro Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time2
  • BestBy Pro 30-Day Free TrialFree
  • BestBy Pro Lifetime$79.99

Questions

Is FilmLabel free?
FilmLabel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BestBy free?
BestBy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FilmLabel or BestBy have ads?
FilmLabel shows ads; BestBy does not.
Which is updated more often, FilmLabel or BestBy?
FilmLabel ships an update weekly, and BestBy monthly. Most recently, FilmLabel was updated on October 25, 2026 and BestBy on October 28, 2026.

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