# ShotsData vs LensKit

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: LensKit at 15.0 against ShotsData's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ShotsData sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and LensKit sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ShotsData ships an update every 6 weeks, LensKit every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ShotsData | LensKit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.9 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lenskit-lens-tools/id1523521746/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **56** |
| Positive reviews | — | 70.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 6 MB | 165 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ryota Kurata](https://appshunter.io/developer/927670251) | [Zak Ray](https://appshunter.io/developer/890528996) |

## What reviewers say

### ShotsData

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shotsdata/id1070546741)

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ShotsData Unlimited | $34.99 | one-time |


### LensKit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lenskit-lens-tools/id1523521746)

This app provides professional tools for filmmakers and cinematographers, offering extensive lens specifications, camera coverage simulations, and advanced depth of field calculations. It helps plan shoots, make on-set decisions, and ensure compatibility with various cameras and lenses, including Netflix-approved formats.

**Highlights:** Extensive lens database (2000+ lenses), Camera sensor coverage simulation, Lens matching for various configurations, Depth of field calculator, Shot preview and framing simulation, Netflix 4K mandate compliance tool

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ShotsData free?

ShotsData is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is LensKit free?

LensKit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do ShotsData or LensKit have ads?

Neither ShotsData nor LensKit shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ShotsData or LensKit?

ShotsData ships an update every 6 weeks, and LensKit every 2 months. Most recently, ShotsData was updated on October 4, 2026 and LensKit on October 8, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
