How we write these. Every comparison links to the other product's own pricing and feature pages rather than quoting numbers we can't keep current, and each page says plainly when the other tool is the better choice. If you spot something out of date or unfair, tell us and we'll fix it.
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Film Logbook vs. Frames →
Frames writes your logged settings into your scans as EXIF on a Mac. Film Logbook keeps the log itself simple, synced and paid for once. Which matters more depends on what happens after you scan.
Film Logbook vs. Pellica →
Pellica bundles a light meter, a lab directory and OCR scan matching, and charges monthly for sync. Film Logbook does less for one payment. How much of that toolkit will you open?
Film Logbook vs. Rollio →
Rollio has a built-in meter and keeps everything strictly on the device. Film Logbook has no meter but syncs through your iCloud. Neither is a subscription.
Film Logbook vs. FilmMeter →
One tells you what exposure to set, the other remembers what you set. The one comparison where "use both" is the honest answer.
Paper and spreadsheets
Film Logbook vs. a paper log →
Paper never runs out of battery and costs nothing to print. An app wins on speed, search, automatic location and backup. Where each one actually earns its place.
Film Logbook vs. a spreadsheet →
A sheet is free, flexible and yours forever. An app is faster at the camera. The deciding question is whether yours actually gets filled in mid-roll.
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