# Artemis Director's Viewfinder vs Prop Screen

The clearest difference is rating: Prop Screen at 4.8 against Artemis Director's Viewfinder's 4.1. Artemis Director's Viewfinder's advantage is review sentiment (63% vs 38%) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Artemis Director's Viewfinder sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Prop Screen sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Prop Screen holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Artemis Director's Viewfinder has 186 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 63% of Artemis Director's Viewfinder's written reviews are positive against 38% of Prop Screen's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Artemis Director's Viewfinder ships an update every 3 days, Prop Screen weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Artemis Director's Viewfinder | Prop Screen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (186 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artemis-directors-viewfinder/id1164523253/reviews) | **[4.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prop-screen/id6763424012/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **186** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **63.0% of reviews** | 37.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 85 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chemical Wedding](https://appshunter.io/developer/311648873) | [Game Night Films](https://appshunter.io/developer/1892177350) |

## What reviewers say

### Artemis Director's Viewfinder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artemis-directors-viewfinder/id1164523253)

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Annual | $16.99 | per year |
| External Camera Mode | $9.99 | one-time |
| Helios View | $9.99 | one-time |
| Core License | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎬 Essential tool for cinematographers and filmmakers
- 👍 Intuitive viewfinder with accurate focal length simulation
- 📸 Comprehensive camera and lens database
- 🤝 Exceptional customer support and responsive developer
- 🎯 Useful for pre-production planning and location scouting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues across iOS versions
- ⚠️ App closes immediately after opening on newer iPhones
- 📸 Missing or lost photos after updates
- 🔒 Requires full photo library access with privacy concerns
- ⏱️ Slow performance between shots and when taking photos

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Prop Screen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prop-screen/id6763424012)

This app transforms your iPhone into a customizable screen prop for film and TV production. Create realistic mock phone interfaces, including call screens, message threads, and notifications, to enhance your visual storytelling. It offers offline functionality and is designed for professional use on set.

**Highlights:** Customizable call screens, Simulated messaging conversations, Prop notifications, Full-screen playback, Green screen mode with tracking, Home screen designer, Offline functionality

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $89.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $999.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Artemis Director's Viewfinder free?

Artemis Director's Viewfinder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Prop Screen free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Artemis Director's Viewfinder or Prop Screen?

Prop Screen is rated higher. Artemis Director's Viewfinder averages 4.1 out of 5 from 186 ratings, while Prop Screen averages 4.8 from 6 ratings.

### Do Artemis Director's Viewfinder or Prop Screen have ads?

Neither Artemis Director's Viewfinder nor Prop Screen shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Artemis Director's Viewfinder or Prop Screen?

Artemis Director's Viewfinder ships an update every 3 days, and Prop Screen weekly. Most recently, Artemis Director's Viewfinder was updated on October 26, 2026 and Prop Screen on October 28, 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.*