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Head-to-head · Camera Apps

Filmode vs Varlens

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Filmode #5 in Camera Apps 7.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Filmode
Varlens #6 in Camera Apps 7.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Varlens

Filmode leads on 0 checks, Varlens on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreFilmode · 7.9/10
  • Free planboth

Filmode scores higher on our rubric for camera apps: 7.9 against 7.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #6.

Filmode is the better fit for mobile photographers who want film-style capture and editing. Varlens is the better fit for mobile users wanting advanced capture plus AI editing.

  • Filmode fits best

    Mobile photographers who want film-style capture and editing

  • Varlens fits best

    Mobile users wanting advanced capture plus AI editing

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Side by side

Feature Filmode 7.9/10 Visit ↗ Varlens 7.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.9 7.8
Ranking #5 in Camera Apps #6 in Camera Apps
Best for Mobile photographers who want film-style capture and editing Mobile users wanting advanced capture plus AI editing
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Mobile Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android iOS, Android
Support Email, Docs Email
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business
Features Filmode 3/4 · Varlens 3/4
Manual camera controls ✓ ✓
Video capture ✓ ✓
RAW photo capture ✓ ✓
External camera support — Not checked yet
Specs
Platforms ios, android, web ios, android
Max video resolution 4k Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Live film LUTs and film-roll shooting in 12, 24 or 36 frames
  • Manual controls plus RAW and Apple ProRAW capture
  • LUT video recording up to 4K, with batch editing and reusable recipes
  • Manual controls cover ISO, shutter, exposure, white balance, focus and metering.
  • RAW/ProRAW capture, LUT imports and non-destructive editing support detailed workflows.
  • Seven shooting modes, slow motion video and album organization extend beyond capture.
Cons
  • External camera support is not included
  • Pro purchases are needed for features such as batch editing and 4K video
  • The main Filmode experience is for iPhone and iPad; Android uses Filmode Vibe
  • Android offers five listed shooting modes versus seven on iOS.
  • Maximum slow-motion capture is listed as 120 fps on Android versus 240 fps on iOS.
  • The app is mobile-only, with email as the listed support channel.
Our verdict

Filmode combines a film-style camera with color-grading and editing tools for mobile photographers, especially people who want to shape a look while shooting rather than apply it only afterward. Live film LUTs provide baked-in looks, and…

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Varlens combines a phone camera, video recorder, photo editor and album organizer for mobile photographers who want more control than a basic camera app. It runs on iPhone, iPad and Android, and supports both automatic and manual shooting.…

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  1. FilmodeCamera Apps 7.9Free plan
  2. VarlensCamera Apps 7.8Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Filmode — where it wins

    • Live film LUTs and film-roll shooting in 12, 24 or 36 frames
    • Manual controls plus RAW and Apple ProRAW capture
    • LUT video recording up to 4K, with batch editing and reusable recipes

    Where it doesn't

    • External camera support is not included
    • Pro purchases are needed for features such as batch editing and 4K video
    • The main Filmode experience is for iPhone and iPad; Android uses Filmode Vibe

  • Varlens — where it wins

    • Manual controls cover ISO, shutter, exposure, white balance, focus and metering.
    • RAW/ProRAW capture, LUT imports and non-destructive editing support detailed workflows.
    • Seven shooting modes, slow motion video and album organization extend beyond capture.

    Where it doesn't

    • Android offers five listed shooting modes versus seven on iOS.
    • Maximum slow-motion capture is listed as 120 fps on Android versus 240 fps on iOS.
    • The app is mobile-only, with email as the listed support channel.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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