Comparison

Artemis Director's Viewfinder vs CineTemp

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

Head to head
About

Artemis Director's Viewfinder

This app provides a comprehensive database of professional cameras and lenses, allowing filmmakers to visualize shots with custom formats. It streamlines communication between directors and cinematographers, ensuring everyone is aligned on the exact frame.

Highlights
  • Professional camera and lens database
  • Custom camera format support
  • Accurate shot visualization
  • Streamlined crew communication
  • Location scouting tool
  • Blocking rehearsal recording
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Artemis offers a comprehensive database of professional motion picture cameras and lenses, with the facility to add any custom camera format. Hear from our users: Roger Deakins ASC, BSC: Cinematographer (Two Academy Awards wins, 16 nominations) Blade Runner 2049, Sicario, James Bond: Skyfall, The Shawshank Redemption - “It’s great having Artemis on my iPhone. Since I always have my phone with me, I always have a viewfinder at hand. Not only convenient but extremely accurate.” Claudio Miranda ASC: Cinematographer Top Gun: Maverick, F1, Life of Pi, Benjamin Button, Oblivion - “I've been using Artemis from the very beginning. I love that it's a shared tool. First between the director and myself. Then once we approve shots, the images from Artemis get shared with the crew.” Kate Dennis DGA: Director The Handmaid’s Tale, Glow, The Serpent Queen - "Artemis has streamlined my communication with cinematographers, VFX supervisors and other Heads of Department. Now we all know that we are talking about the exact same frame!" Linus Sandgren FSF: Cinematographer Saltburn, La La Land, Babylon, Joy, American Hustle - "Artemis is an amazing Swiss army knife style lens kit that has helped me frame up countless shots in any format in an instant.” Matthew Libatique ASC: Cinematographer Maestro, A Star is Born, Black Swan, Requiem for a Dream, The Fountain - "Not only do I frame every shot with Artemis , I use it to record blocking rehearsals and as part of my process when debating lens and format choices as I work with a director and production designer while location scouting.” Nicolas Winding Refn: Director Too Old to Die Young, The Neon Demon, Only God Forgives, Pusher - "Artemis Pro has tapped into the way of the future by taking full advantage of the digital revolution. The app quickly became an essential tool to capturing my vision.” Mandy Walker ASC, ACS: Cinematographer Elvis, Mulan,, Hidden Figures, Truth, Australia - "Both Artemis & Artemis Prime are essential tool when scouting locations, allowing accurate information to pass from the director and DP to the crew" Barry Ackroyd BSC: Cinematographer Jason Bourne, The Big Short, Captain Phillips, Hurt Locker - "Artemis makes me feel smarter than I was without it. It’s the sharpest tool on my iPhone.” Toby Oliver ACS Cinematographer Get Out, M3GAN 2.0, Happy Death Day, Insidious IV, Wolf Creek 2 - "Artemis Pro is so well thought out. You can precisely choose the camera package and lenses you have to hand to obtain exact ideas of shot angles and sizes on the location survey.” Darius Khondji ASC, AFC, ACS: Cinematographer Bardo, Okja, The Lost City of Z, Delicatessen, Se7en - "Artemis is the best cinematic tool of modern times. I started using Artemis in 2010 and have loved it ever since. It is so accurate with up to date lenses, cameras and formats. It is always with us on scouts and during shoots. Artemis allows the director and I to share how we see things with each other and with the rest of the crew.” Robert McLachlan ASC, CSC: Director / Cinematographer Landman, Yellowstone, Game of Thrones, Westworld - “On Game of Thrones we scouted locations months in advance. Artemis allowed me to communicate our needs to the VFX and art departments. It was critical in planning the Dance of Dragons sequence.” Artemis also offers: - Virtual Stand-Ins, to assist in blocking actors - Custom Frame-lines - Share camera & lens setups with other Artemis users - Record Images & Videos - Gallery for sorting and planning - Export of Shot-lists & Storyboards - Export of detailed Shot-Plans with sun position data (if paired with the Helios app) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

CineTemp

This tool helps filmmakers and cinematographers measure color temperature and ND values using their iPhone camera. It offers real-time readings, a luminance histogram, and a library for saving shot notes and metadata to ensure color consistency.

Highlights
  • Color temperature readings via iPhone camera
  • ND calculation via iPhone camera
  • Real-time measurements with multiple lenses
  • Luminance histogram
  • Location-aware shot library
  • Scene comparison tools
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KEY FEATURES: • Approximate color temperature readings through your iPhone camera • Approximate ND calculation through your iPhone camera • Real-time values using wide, telephoto, and front-facing lenses • Luminance histogram • Location-aware shot library with custom notes and metadata • Scene comparison tools to assist with color consistency Perfect for: • Location scouting • Pre-production planning • On-set color adjustments • White balance optimization • Multi-camera coordination Created by filmmakers for filmmakers, CineTemp is designed to simplify your workflow and support your creative vision. While it’s not total replacement for dedicated hardware, CineTemp offers an intuitive way to make informed color decisions. The app seamlessly integrates with most iPhone cameras, and the customizable interface keeps essential tools at your fingertips. Save and organize your readings with automatic time, date, and location tagging to streamline your pre-production process. Join the creators using CineTemp to elevate their craft. Download now and explore an innovative approach to color temperature measurement.

Screenshots

Artemis Director's Viewfinder4 screens
CineTemp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Artemis Director's Viewfinder at Free against CineTemp's $19.99. Artemis Director's Viewfinder also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (190 vs 42). CineTemp's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Artemis Director's Viewfinder is free to download; CineTemp costs $19.99 up front. Artemis Director's Viewfinder sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. CineTemp asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CineTemp holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 190 and 42 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Artemis Director's Viewfinder's written reviews are positive against 94% of CineTemp's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Artemis Director's Viewfinder ships an update every 3 days, CineTemp every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Artemis Director's Viewfinder versus CineTemp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArtemis Director's ViewfinderCineTemp
PriceFree — better$19.99
Rating4.1 (190 ratings)4.9 (42 ratings) — better
Positive reviews63.0% of reviews93.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings190 — better42
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#67 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChemical WeddingTKNYE

Customer experience

Artemis Director's Viewfinder

All ratings190 ratings
Positive76.8%
Neutral3.2%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews227 reviews
Positive63.0%
Neutral8.8%
Negative28.2%

CineTemp

All ratings29 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive93.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.3%

Bugs and requests

Artemis Director's Viewfinder

Reported bugs

19 issues
  • App crashes on launch after iOS updates
  • Photos disappear from library and app after taking them
  • Focus issues in viewfinder - won't focus or loses focus during recording
  • App freezes when viewing previously taken photos
  • Performance degradation with photo albums exceeding 80 images
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  • 4-second delay between photo captures
  • Photo button not registering properly
  • App closes when changing camera or format settings
  • Folder order reverses unexpectedly
  • Cloud sync failures between devices
  • Photo archiving errors - wrong photos get archived
  • Export functionality extremely slow and difficult
  • App crashes on iPad without apparent cause
  • Lag in photo trigger - photos taken 2 seconds late
  • Focal length display blur in some cases
  • Custom frame line ratios don't affect composition guide overlay
  • Scene viewing causes app to freeze
  • Keyboard won't dismiss when reporting bugs
  • Data loss after version 7.0 update

Requested features

16 requests
  • Add Nikon ZR camera support
  • Update database with newer camera models (Canon RF mount, Fuji X-H2S, Lumix models)
  • Widget for quick app launch
  • Save multiple camera and lens profiles for quick switching
  • Custom anamorphic squeeze ratios
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  • Crosshair composition tool
  • Lock screen widget functionality
  • Ability to import custom logos instead of Artemis branding
  • QR code export for camera/lens settings
  • Live depth of field calculator on screen
  • Better LUT options
  • Support for more prosumer lenses (Sigma, Tamron, Sony G Master)
  • PDF export for shot lists
  • Ability to customize frame guide ratios independent of camera sensor ratio
  • Video recording at higher frame rates
  • S16 lens support expansion

CineTemp

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Artemis Director's Viewfinder

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Annual$16.991 Year
One-time3
  • External Camera Mode$9.99
  • Helios View$9.99
  • Core License$29.99
None

CineTemp

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Artemis Director's Viewfinder free?
Artemis Director's Viewfinder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CineTemp free?
CineTemp costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Artemis Director's Viewfinder or CineTemp?
CineTemp is rated higher. Artemis Director's Viewfinder averages 4.1 out of 5 from 190 ratings, while CineTemp averages 4.9 from 42 ratings.
Do Artemis Director's Viewfinder or CineTemp have ads?
Neither Artemis Director's Viewfinder nor CineTemp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Artemis Director's Viewfinder or CineTemp?
Artemis Director's Viewfinder ships an update every 3 days, and CineTemp every 3 weeks. Most recently, Artemis Director's Viewfinder was updated on November 1, 2026 and CineTemp on October 30, 2026.

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