ShotsData vs Sparrow Capture
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ShotsData
Read full descriptionHide full description
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.
Sparrow Capture
Capture photos and videos remotely using AI gestures like a thumbs-up for photos or a peace sign for videos. Pro users can record longer videos with palm gestures to stop recording.
- Gesture-controlled photo capture
- Thumbs-up to start countdown
- Gesture-controlled video recording
- Peace sign to start video
- Palm gesture to stop video
- Pro mode for longer videos
Read full descriptionHide full description
TAKE PHOTOS FROM A DISTANCE Give your phone a thumbs up to trigger a countdown to take a photo. No more walking back and forth to your phone to get the perfect shot. UNLOCK PRO MODE Pro Users can take videos up to 30 seconds. Use a peace sign to start the video and hold up your palm to stop. SHARE YOUR FEEDBACK Love Sparrow Capture? Give us a review in the App Store!
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: ShotsData at 3 against Sparrow Capture's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. ShotsData sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Sparrow Capture sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
ShotsData ships an update every 6 weeks, Sparrow Capture every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 4, 2026.
| Parameter | ShotsData | Sparrow Capture |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 266 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ryota Kurata | Sparrow Vision, Inc. |
In-app purchases
ShotsData
- ShotsData Unlimited$34.99
Sparrow Capture
- Sparrow Capture Pro User$0.99
