# Lenstag vs FilmMeter

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FilmMeter at 96% against Lenstag's 47%. FilmMeter also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 months). Lenstag's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lenstag sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and FilmMeter sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FilmMeter holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FilmMeter has 63 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Lenstag's written reviews are positive against 96% of FilmMeter's.

Lenstag ships an update every 3 months, FilmMeter every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lenstag | FilmMeter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lenstag/id759999902/reviews) | **[4.8 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filmmeter/id6753060069/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **63** |
| Positive reviews | 47.4% of reviews | **96.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 16 MB | 143 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lenstag LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/759999905) | [宗 侯](https://appshunter.io/developer/1841159038) |

## What reviewers say

### Lenstag

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lenstag/id759999902)

Protect your photography gear from theft with this app. Check serial numbers before buying, report stolen items, and securely transfer ownership. It also helps recover lost equipment and provides business documents for photographers.

**Highlights:** Theft protection for cameras and lenses, Check serial numbers for stolen gear, Report missing equipment, Securely transfer gear ownership, Recover stolen gear and images, Gear valuation, Photography business documents

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lenstag Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Lenstag Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Lenstag Pro | $29.99 | per year |


### FilmMeter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filmmeter/id6753060069)

This app transforms your iPhone into a professional light meter for film photography. It offers real-time metering, LiDAR ranging for accurate focus, and comprehensive film roll management. Features include reciprocity calculation, ND filter compensation, and an exposure log to streamline your shooting workflow.

**Highlights:** Real-time light metering, LiDAR ranging and depth of field, Film roll and camera management, Reciprocity and ND filter compensation, Long exposure timer, Exposure logging

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy me a coffee | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy me lunch | $2.99 | one-time |
| 请我吃块蛋糕 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 赞助开发 | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lenstag free?

Lenstag is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is FilmMeter free?

FilmMeter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Lenstag or FilmMeter?

FilmMeter is rated higher. Lenstag averages 3.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while FilmMeter averages 4.8 from 63 ratings.

### Do Lenstag or FilmMeter have ads?

Neither Lenstag nor FilmMeter shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lenstag or FilmMeter?

Lenstag ships an update every 3 months, and FilmMeter every 2 days. Most recently, Lenstag was updated on October 16, 2026 and FilmMeter on October 14, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*