Comparison

ShotsData vs CineLenses

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ShotsData

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ShotsData is an application for professional cinematographers,DPs. I made this application for me, and for cinematographers, DPs. It is important for us to record shooting data. This "ShotsData" can ---- 1. Fast input focal length, T-Stop, focus distance ,ISO, shutter speed, white balance kelvin. 2. Share these data with camera department, director, producer, etc. 3. Keep the data semipermanently. Basically, This app is free. But number of projects are up to 3, shots data in one project are up to 50. If you want to use unlimited version, please In-App purchase. If you have a question, please write our Facebook page. Thank you.

About

CineLenses

Explore a vast database of cinema lenses with detailed specifications. Find, buy, sell, or rent lenses globally. Connect with professionals and discover lenses used in films.

Highlights
  • Search 5,000+ cinema lenses
  • Filter by format, type, and manufacturer
  • Browse by technical specifications
  • Buy and sell cinema lenses
  • Rent lenses worldwide
  • Create professional profiles
  • Discover lenses used in movies
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Welcome to the ecosystem of cinema lenses Search Lenses: The World's Largest Database of Cinema Lenses Consult data and technical specifications of more than 5.000 lenses. Easy Surfing: The material you need for your project can be easily found. It is categorized according to the Spheric or Anamorphic formats. And also to the different types of lenses: Primes, Zooms, Macros, Teles, etc. Another available option is to do the search considering the manufacturer. If you prefer you can start the search by manufacturer, as you prefer and as it is simpler. Browsing using technical specifications: The search engine will allow you to find the target lenses straightforwardly, based on the t stop, close focus, weight, etc. Marketplace: Buy and sell cameras and cinema lenses Crew: Show your work and create a profile to reach potential clients. They will contact you directly through your profile. Rent Lenses: Find the lens you need to rent around the world Do you know where the material can be rented? You have at your disposal a list of more than 800 users who rent all over the world. If you enter the name of a country and a city, the application will link it to the stores you are looking for. You can even contact them from the App, check their location or website. Credits: Find the lenses that have been used in the movies Search Dealers: Find all over the world the new lens you need to buy Our social networks reach over 150,000 specialized users and a targeted group of professional cinematographers. By joining the CineLenses Ecosystem, manufacturers, distributors and rental houses benefit from engaging with this community.

Screenshots

ShotsData4 screens
CineLenses4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CineLenses at none against ShotsData's 1. CineLenses also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ShotsData sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CineLenses asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ShotsData ships an update every 6 weeks, CineLenses every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ShotsData versus CineLenses: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShotsDataCineLenses
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.6 (22 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—22 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRyota Kurataalvaro solis

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ShotsData

One-time1
  • ShotsData Unlimited$34.99
None

CineLenses

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ShotsData free?
ShotsData is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CineLenses free?
CineLenses is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ShotsData or CineLenses have ads?
Neither ShotsData nor CineLenses shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ShotsData or CineLenses?
ShotsData ships an update every 6 weeks, and CineLenses every 2 months. Most recently, ShotsData was updated on September 17, 2026 and CineLenses on June 11, 2026.

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