# Artemis Director's Viewfinder vs CamPlot Creator

The clearest difference is rating: CamPlot Creator at 5.0 against Artemis Director's Viewfinder's 4.0. CamPlot Creator also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 63%) and device support (4 vs 2). Artemis Director's Viewfinder's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (164 vs 8). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 CamPlot Creator sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CamPlot Creator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Artemis Director's Viewfinder has 164 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Artemis Director's Viewfinder's written reviews are positive against 100% of CamPlot Creator's.

Artemis Director's Viewfinder ships an update every 3 days, CamPlot Creator every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Artemis Director's Viewfinder | CamPlot Creator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (164 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artemis-directors-viewfinder/id1164523253/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camplot-creator-plot-tool/id6794152157/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **164** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 63.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 79 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chemical Wedding](https://appshunter.io/developer/311648873) | [Romany Films Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6794152159) |

## 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


### CamPlot Creator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camplot-creator-plot-tool/id6794152157)

This tool allows directors to visualize camera placements, lens coverage, and subject tracking on a scaled ground plan. It includes a director's viewfinder with real camera bodies and lenses, plus essential cinematography calculators for media, depth of field, and exposure. Share live, updating plots with your crew.

**Highlights:** Place cameras, subjects, and lights on scaled ground plans, Visualize real lens coverage and FOV, Director's viewfinder with real camera bodies and lenses, Cinematography calculators (media, DoF, exposure), Plot camera and subject movement paths, Share live, updating plots with crew, Generate camera reports and export PDFs

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CamPlot View+ | $3.99 | per month |
| CamPlot Creator | $4.99 | per month |
| CamPlot View+ | $29.99 | per year |
| CamPlot Creator | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Artemis Director's Viewfinder free?

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

### Is CamPlot Creator free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Artemis Director's Viewfinder or CamPlot Creator?

CamPlot Creator is rated higher. Artemis Director's Viewfinder averages 4.0 out of 5 from 164 ratings, while CamPlot Creator averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do Artemis Director's Viewfinder or CamPlot Creator have ads?

Neither Artemis Director's Viewfinder nor CamPlot Creator shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Artemis Director's Viewfinder or CamPlot Creator?

Artemis Director's Viewfinder ships an update every 3 days, and CamPlot Creator every 2 days. Most recently, Artemis Director's Viewfinder was updated on October 12, 2026 and CamPlot Creator on October 9, 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.*