# Digital DoF — user reviews > 140 indexed App Store user reviews of Digital DoF by Indie Film Gear LLC, rated 4.60/5 from 270 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digital-dof/id412384880/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digital-dof/id412384880.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 197 · 4★ 52 · 3★ 8 · 2★ 2 · 1★ 11 ## What do users think of Digital DoF? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🚀 Instant depth of field information - 👍 Comprehensive camera selection - 🔍 Helpful for planning photography - 💡 Great teaching tool for photography lessons **Cons** - 🐛 Crashes on launch for some users - 🐛 Compatibility issues with certain devices and iOS versions - 📢 Intrusive ads in some versions - 🔍 Inaccurate hyperfocal distance calculations for some cameras/lenses **Commonly reported bugs** - Crashes on launch after recent update - Camera selection menu not working on some devices - Distance input field not functioning properly - Ads covering up important information **Most requested features** - Option to save preferred camera settings - Support for more camera models, including Olympus and Nikon D500 - Ability to enter t-stops instead of f-stops - Metric units for smaller distances (cm, mm) ## Newest reviews (15 of 140) ### 4/5 — The support email link in the app does not work. *2022-12-04, version 5.80* I like this app and find it useful, especially for Large Format Photography. When entering the distance does one measure from the film plane/sensor plane or from the front of the lens. This is especially relevant for close-up work. In the case of my 8 x 10 camera there is an 18+ inch difference. I urge you to add this information to the app. Thanks. ### 5/5 — Why does the depth of field vary by camera model? *2021-10-18, version 5.75* Will you be adding a version for the Sony Alpha 1? Why does the depth of field vary by camera model? Why wouldn't the depth of field be the same for all full-frame cameras? ### 2/5 — Inaccurate *2021-09-25, version 5.75* Hyperfocal distances are inaccurate (not even close) with my digital cameras; for example on my Fuji GFX 100 it gives a hyperfocal distance of 8.45 feet at f/5.6 on a 23 mm lens. If using this calculation and focusing at 8.45 ft, the first ~12 feet is in focus while the entire background beyond that is very soft/blurred. The actual hyperfocal distance using the above camera/lens combo to make everything in the scene in sharp focus is ~22 feet. May be accurate for very small prints though. I’ve now found the only way to find the accurate hyperfocal distance for each lens and f-stop and camera is testing by trial and error with a tape measure. ### 5/5 — Great DOF app! *2021-08-20, version 5.75* I really love this app! So helpful when I have a group of people especially. Tells he everything I need to know ams how far to stand back. Love it! ### 5/5 — Great app! *2021-02-23, version 5.66* This app makes it really easy to figure out your depth of field very quickly! ### 3/5 — Sony A7R IV Support *2020-12-08, version 5.66* Do you plan on adding the A7R IV to this app? ### 4/5 — T-Stops? *2020-11-13, version 5.66* Love the app! Would be awesome to be able to enter t-stops. ### 5/5 — An app that’s invaluable for photography *2020-04-27, version 5.66* I use this in all my cameras. I don’t have the think to get everything in focus. ### 2/5 — No Olympus...! *2019-12-08, version 5.51* Of all the cameras you have and yet no Olympus, not one...! 🤦🏼‍♂️ ### 5/5 — Works like it should *2019-06-16, version 5.51* It would be nice to be able to save some camera and settings to be able to toggle from one to an other ### 5/5 — Very Comprehensive *2019-05-09, version 5.51* This is the most comprehensive list of sensors I’ve seen in an application for calculating depth of field. Well done! ### 5/5 — DOF app *2018-12-26, version 4.8* Very intuitive a very good help app ### 5/5 — Murph *2018-09-08, version 4.8* A perfect solution to finding the correct depth of field. I’ve been using this app for years & will continue to do so. ### 5/5 — Great help! *2017-08-19, version 4.4* Thank you so much for this helpful app! ### 4/5 — Nice App *2017-05-05, version 4.4* Very helpful. A diagram illustrating the DoF ranges for the parameters being examined would make a nice addition. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Does not open *2024-12-04, version 5.80* Installed, didn’t open. Deleted and installed again. Still didn’t open. Rechecked compatibility - iOS 12. That checked out fine, too. I am sure this is working great for many folks, and I hate to leave such negative feedback, especially since the price is right and the developer seems to have been responsive, but maybe this note will reassure anyone having the same experience that they are not crazy. ### 1/5 — Useless without WiFi *2019-04-24, version 5.22* You can only use this app if your online and willing to watch their ads. Therefore it’s largely useless in the field. ### 1/5 — Stops working *2018-08-31, version 4.8* It worked for a while then stopped. The list of cameras disappeared. I bought the dual calculator option and that went away too. Do not recommend. ### 1/5 — Ad pop-ups *2018-05-13, version 4.8* Too many. All I want is a convenient DOF calculator, not requests for donations. ### 1/5 — The app does not work *2018-04-26, version 4.6* The app does not work, it will not let me enter anything in the distance box. It deletes the entry when you click out of the box. ### 1/5 — WORTHLESS for NIKON D500 *2017-03-08, version 4.4* Worthless for my camera. Nikon D500 is not listed in the options. Obviously, they don't care about updating this app. The D500 has been out for a couple of YEARS!!! ### 1/5 — Poor. *2017-02-24, version 4.4* Basic single screen with raw numbers. Presence of ads doesn't seem justified. ### 1/5 — Crashes *2016-03-19, version 4.4* Crashes ever time I touch something. Ipad air 2 ### 1/5 — Annoying! *2015-12-13, version 4.3* Way too many pop ups, ads, and other crap causing one to delete it. ### 1/5 — Don't upgrade from old version *2015-12-13, version 4.3* No real change. They only added advertising to the bottom of the screen. I used to find the app helpful now it's just irritating. Why did I pay just to get ads? Latest version even adds a pop up screen that interrupts using the app every few seconds. I have deleted the app and am searching for a useful one. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Great app *2026-03-25, version 5.80* I shoot a lot of film including at WW2 reenactments. I always refer to the DDoF app when setting up my cameras for those events, and it’s always given me great results. ### 5/5 — Martin Lawrence *2025-09-24, version 5.80* A great app, instantly gives detailed information on depth of field when planning a photograph; and a superb teaching tool in photography lessons. ### 5/5 — Planning aperture ahead *2024-09-14, version 5.80* Okay, on your camera you can visually see the depth of field but not always clearly enough on the screen. Nor in the view finder - if you have one! This app will let you plan ahead with precise settings. No wasted time and no disappointment when you see your enlarged image. Extremely helpful when choosing the lens in the first place. ### 5/5 — DOF App *2024-08-12, version 5.80* I use this app a lot in some tricky photo shoots to make sure that I am getting the right depth of field for portraits ### 5/5 — Handy app *2024-05-22, version 5.80* Handy app for zone focusing ### 5/5 — Great App. *2024-01-02, version 5.80* Great app for use with my backyard bird photography. Helps me determine which fstop I use ### 5/5 — Brilliant *2023-12-10, version 5.80* A superb app. ### 5/5 — Great app *2023-02-05, version 5.80* This is a nice tool for setting depth of field. If you’re into Macro photography, you should get this app ### 5/5 — Great tool for photographers!! *2022-09-05, version 5.75* I love this app! Punch in the numbers- know exactly why is in focus. Must have. ### 5/5 — Great App!! *2022-02-27, version 5.75* I refer to this app almost every time I shoot. Usually before I leave I check a few situations so I don’t waste time at the site. Invaluable!! --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-03.*