Comparison

Aaron8mm vs Analog Essentials

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

Head to head
About

Aaron8mm

Transform your iPhone into a vintage Super 8 camera. Record videos with authentic controls, choose film types, and develop your footage directly on your device. Pro Mode offers advanced tools for creators.

Highlights
  • Virtual Super 8 camera simulation
  • Color and black-and-white film options
  • Period-inspired recording controls
  • On-device footage development
  • Pro Mode for advanced capture tools
Features
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Aaron8mm turns your iPhone into a tactile Super 8 camera. Load a virtual cartridge, choose color or black-and-white film, record with period-inspired controls, then develop and save your footage on device. Pro Mode adds modern capture tools for creators who want more control while preserving the Super 8 feel.

About

Analog Essentials

Features
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Analog Essentials is a complete offline toolkit for film photographers. Seven precision tools in one app, no accounts, no ads, no tracking: • Light Meter — uses your camera to read exposure in real time • Reciprocity Calculator — corrects long-exposure times for film reciprocity failure • Sunny 16 Calculator — quick manual exposure reference for any light condition • Depth of Field Calculator — plan your focus and aperture before you shoot • Development Timer — guided timers for your film development process • Film Diary — log every roll: stock, camera, settings and notes • Notes — quick shooting notes and reminders Built for photographers who shoot 35mm, 120 medium format and large format film. Works completely offline — your data stays on your device. No accounts, no subscriptions, no tracking. A tool by Máquinas de Outros Tempos, an analog photography lab and store in Portugal.

Screenshots

Aaron8mm4 screens
Analog Essentials4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Aaron8mm at Free against Analog Essentials's $4.99. Analog Essentials's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On ads 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

Aaron8mm is free to download; Analog Essentials costs $4.99 up front. Aaron8mm sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Analog Essentials asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Aaron8mm versus Analog Essentials: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAaron8mmAnalog Essentials
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating5.0 (28 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings28 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.213.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAanalogPedro Viterbo

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Aaron8mm

One-time1
  • 8mm Pro Mode$8.00
None

Analog Essentials

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Aaron8mm free?
Aaron8mm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Analog Essentials free?
Analog Essentials costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Aaron8mm or Analog Essentials have ads?
Neither Aaron8mm nor Analog Essentials shows ads.

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