Looking for a VSCO alternative?
VSCO is a post-processing app. You take a photo, then apply a film-style preset to it. Apperture works before the shot. It shows you how a specific film stock will render the scene with your chosen exposure settings, before you commit to a frame on real film.
If you shoot digital and want to add film looks afterward, VSCO is the fit. If you shoot film and want to see what you'll get before you take the shot, Apperture is.
| VSCO | Apperture | |
|---|---|---|
| When simulation happens | After the shot (presets applied to existing photos) | Before the shot (live camera preview) |
| Film simulation type | Named presets, not physically modelled | Physics-based emulsion approximations |
| Manual exposure controls | No | Yes — aperture, shutter speed, ISO |
| Reciprocity failure | No | Yes |
| Platform | iOS + Android | iOS + Android |
| Price | ~$30/year subscription | Free or $12.99 one-time |
| Social network | Yes | No |
VSCO makes your digital photos look like film. Apperture helps you shoot like film.
About Apperture
Apperture is a film exposure simulator for analog photographers. Pick a film stock, set your camera, and see what the lab would hand back before you commit a frame to an actual roll. 30+ film stock emulsion approximations, full manual controls, built-in light and range meter. Available on iOS and Android, Free or $12.99 one-time purchase.