Film Buddy: Analog Suite
Meter, rolls and field tools
Only for iPhone
Free
iPhone
Meter reflected light instantly, then keep rolls and frame notes organized with the optional Buddy Log.
Film Buddy is a field companion for analog photographers.
Open the app directly to a reflected-light meter—no account required. Choose
aperture or shutter priority, set film ISO, use average or spot metering, apply
exposure compensation, lock a reading, and calibrate the meter for your iPhone
and workflow.
Buddy Log is an optional, account-backed notebook for tracking film rolls and
individual frames. Record film stock, rated ISO, camera, lens, format,
development notes, exposure settings, tags, and favorites. Entries write to the
iPhone first so the log remains useful offline, then synchronize privately when
you sign in to a confirmed Film Buddy account.
Create and manage your Film Buddy account inside the app. Email confirmation
and password recovery use secure Film Buddy links that can be completed on the
iPhone or another device. Every confirmed account receives owner-only Buddy Log
access; Mac beta approval and Mac device seats do not control the iPhone app.
Highlights:
- Account-free reflected-light meter
- Aperture- and shutter-priority recommendations
- Average and selectable spot metering
- Exposure compensation and per-device calibration
- Offline-first roll and frame notes
- Private synchronization for every confirmed Film Buddy account
- In-app account creation, recovery, profile management, and deletion
- Custom camera, lens, and film-stock entries
Meter readings are reflected-light estimates. Camera hardware, scene
reflectance, metering technique, calibration, film, development, and scanning
can affect results. Test your workflow and bracket important exposures.
Create and manage your Film Buddy account entirely in the app. Confirm your
email, recover your password, and update your profile with secure native flows.
Buddy Log is now available to every confirmed Film Buddy account, with private,
owner-only synchronization and the same offline-first experience. The Meter
still works without an account.
This update also improves account feedback, cross-device email confirmation,
empty-state presentation, and sign-in reliability.
The developer, Film Buddy LLC, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
- Contact Info
- User Content
- Identifiers
- Other Data
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- FILM BUDDY LLC
- Size
- 6.4 MB
- Category
- Photo & Video
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 18.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 18.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2026 Film Buddy LLC