Comparison

Image Sync vs Film Vault

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

Head to head
About

Image Sync

Control compatible cameras remotely, view live feeds, and transfer images directly to your mobile device. Upload photos to social media or copy them for safekeeping. Offers full camera control for enhanced shooting experiences.

Highlights
  • Remote shooting with live view
  • View and copy images to mobile
  • Upload images to social media
  • Control camera settings remotely
  • Transfer photos wirelessly
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Paired with a RICOH IMAGING's compatible camera, "Image Sync" application enables your mobile device to remotely shoot, view and copy images and upload them to SNS sites. 【Feature】 1.View and Copy Images You can view images taken with your camera and copy them to your mobile device. You can also upload them to SNS sites. 2.Remote Shooting You can monitor the live view image on your mobile device. Various camera operations including EV compensation and shutter release are possible from a mobile device. 【Supported Digital Cameras】 PENTAX K-1 PENTAX K-1 Mark II PENTAX K-3 Mark III PENTAX KP PENTAX KF PENTAX K-S2 PENTAX K-70 RICOH GR II RICOH GR III RICOH GR IIIx RICOH WG-M2 RICOH G900SE RICOH G900SE II 【Supported OS】 iOS 16 – 18, iOS 26 * Operation is not guaranteed on all devices. * Operation is confirmed on these devices as of May 2026, but this information may be changed at any time in the future without prior notice. 【Note】 For detail about ImageSync, refer to the website. http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/products/app/image-sync2/ RICOH WG-M1 is not supported by Image Sync. For details, refer to the the website; http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/products/wg-m1/

About

Film Vault

Features
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Film Vaultは、フィルムシミュレーション対応カメラの撮影設定レシピを、自分の写真と一緒に記録・整理するためのアプリです。 気に入った色づくり、あとで再現したい設定、撮影時のメモをひとつの場所にまとめておけます。写真から読み取れる撮影設定をもとにレシピ作成を補助し、手入力で細かく編集することもできます。 主な機能 ・撮影設定レシピの作成、編集、保存 ・写真のメタデータから設定候補を検出 ・スクリーンショットや共有テキストからレシピ下書きを作成 ・レシピに写真を紐づけて、作例として見返す ・お気に入り、検索、フィルタでレシピを整理 ・ホワイトバランス、トーン、カラー、シャープネスなどの設定を記録 ・写真ビューアで紐づけた写真を確認 ・Plusで広告を非表示にできます こんな人におすすめ ・気に入った色味の設定を忘れずに残したい ・複数の撮影レシピを整理して使い分けたい ・写真と設定を一緒に見返したい ・手入力だけでなく、写真やテキストから作成を始めたい 保存したレシピや写真との紐づけ情報は、原則としてデバイス上で管理されます。写真解析、文字認識、AIによる下書き生成の結果は、ユーザーによる確認と編集を前提とした参考情報です。 本アプリは、富士フイルム株式会社、FUJIFILM Corporation、その他のカメラメーカー、外部サイト、外部アプリが提供、後援、承認、監修、運営するものではありません。各名称・商標は、説明・識別のために必要な範囲で使用しています。 Film Vault Plus(自動更新サブスクリプション) ・月額プラン: 1か月ごとに自動更新 ・年額プラン: 1年ごとに自動更新 ・特典: アプリ内広告の非表示 ・支払いは購入確定時にApple IDアカウントへ請求されます ・現在の期間終了の少なくとも24時間前に自動更新をオフにしない限り、サブスクリプションは自動更新されます ・更新料金は現在の期間終了の24時間以内に請求されます ・購入後は、Apple IDの設定画面からサブスクリプションの管理および自動更新の解除が可能です 利用規約 (EULA): https://shumpei-nagata.github.io/filmvault_app/legal/terms_of_service プライバシーポリシー: https://shumpei-nagata.github.io/filmvault_app/legal/privacy_policy

Screenshots

Image Sync4 screens
Film Vault4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Image Sync at none against Film Vault's 2. Image Sync also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.5). Film Vault's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 3 months). On price and device support 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

Both are free to download. Film Vault sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Image Sync asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Image Sync ships an update every 3 months, Film Vault daily. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Image Sync versus Film Vault: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterImage SyncFilm Vault
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (200 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews13.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings200 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsDaily — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRICOH IMAGING COMPANY,LTDShumpei Nagata

Bugs and requests

Image Sync

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App doesn't recognize camera's WiFi
  • Bluetooth connection not working
  • Fails to transfer RAW images
  • Crashes when transferring photos

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add landscape mode for iPad
  • Improve file management and cloud integration
  • Add self-timer feature
  • Provide firmware update capability

Film Vault

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Image Sync

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Film Vault

Subscriptions2
  • Film Vault Plus (Monthly)$2.991 Month
  • Film Vault Plus (Yearly)$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Image Sync free?
Image Sync is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Film Vault free?
Film Vault is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Image Sync or Film Vault have ads?
Film Vault shows ads; Image Sync does not.
Which is updated more often, Image Sync or Film Vault?
Image Sync ships an update every 3 months, and Film Vault daily. Most recently, Image Sync was updated on October 20, 2026 and Film Vault on October 12, 2026.

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