Comparison

Aurga vs Magic Nikonian ViewFinder

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

Head to head
About

Aurga

Control your DSLR camera wirelessly from your mobile device. Adjust camera settings like aperture, ISO, and exposure, and take photos remotely. Preview images and transfer them directly to your phone or tablet.

Highlights
  • Remote DSLR control
  • Remote shooting
  • Live preview
  • Wi-Fi file transfer
  • File management
  • Photo backup/restore
Features
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Mobile DSLR app is for the wireless device "Mobile DSLR" which controls DSLR cameras . Once the wireless device connects DSLRs with USB cable, user could utilize this app to adjust aperture, shutter speed, iso, exposure bias, white balance and more settings on the DSLR, and take shooting remotely. Features: * Remote control DSLR and take shooting * Preview photos on DSLR/Camera/DV/tablet/phone * Transfer files from USB connected devices (DSLR/Camera/DV/tablet/phone) to the app via Wi-Fi * Manage/view files * Backup/restore photos

About

Magic Nikonian ViewFinder

Simulates the field of view for specific camera and lens combinations, aiding photographers in pre-production. Capture shots with embedded metadata and control focus and white balance.

Highlights
  • Simulates camera and lens field of view
  • Supports various Nikon camera models
  • Adjustable focal length and aspect ratio
  • Apply color presets (LUTs)
  • Capture images with metadata
  • Control exposure, focus, and white balance
Features
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Magic Nikonian ViewFinder presents you a precise framing preview for the real camera/lens combination you'll be shooting with, right where you stand with your iPhone / iPad. It simulates the field of view of Nikon digital cameras or lens and can help thousands of professionals in photography at the preproduction. PLEASE READ: this app does not turn your Apple device into an external monitor, but operates as a stand-alone director's viewfinder. The app contains ad banners, which can be turned off with additional in-app purchase (in 'About the App' menu). The app is a digital directors viewfinder - it helps you see the exact field of view for your future shot. Select the camera from the menu and rotate the wheel to select the focal length of the lens. Supported cameras: - Nikon D4s, D5, Z7, Z6 - Nikon D750, D810, etc (marked as DXX0 in the app) - Nikon D500 - Nikon D5600, D3400, D7500, etc (marked as DXX00 in the app) Magic ViewFinder simulates using tele adapters or anamorphic optics on your camera (see menu). From the menu you can also select the aspect ratio of the frame guide overlaying your image. Magic ViewFinder lets you apply color presets (aka LUTs) to the live picture, which brings you even closer to the final shot. You may capture the image for future reference, with additional data like the focal length, date/time and camera / lens information. While capturing, you may lock exposure and turn on/off AF to better control the captured picture. You can turn on the AF mode, or lock the focus temporarily. You can also tap the live screen to focus on particular objects. White balance may work in Auto, Locked or Manual mode. If the field of view of your real camera is wider than your in-device camera, the app adds 'padding' around the image, since the device cannot 'see' what is beyond. It is the best solution that we developed. Please note that position of your iPhone or iPad should correspond to the 'nodal point' of your real lens, which is somewhere in the middle of the lens. This point is, so to speak, the weighted center of the optics. Ad policy: The ads are designed to appear non-intrusively. Ads can be turned off (see below). Additional info about the app may be read at: http://dev.kadru.net/index.php/magic-viewfinder/ If you have any issues please email us for a quick support: dev@kadru.net To activate additional settings (i.e. to use all available optical adapters and frame guides) and to turn off advertising, please subscribe to (Option #1) or purchase Premium Features (Option #2) in 'About the App' menu. In-App Purchase Option #1: - Title of service: Premium features: subscription - Length of subscription: a month (auto-renewable) - Contents of service: Turned off ads and additional options for frame guides, optical adapters, anamorphic indices, more LUTs - Price: $1.49 - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase - Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Terms of Use: http://dev.kadru.net/tos.html In-App Purchase Option #2: - Title of service: Premium features: purchase - Length of subscription: once and forever - Contents of service: Turned off ads and additional options for frame guides, optical adapters, anamorphic indices, more LUTs - Price: $4.99 Privacy Policy: http://dev.kadru.net/privacy_policy/Privacy_Policy_Magic_CaNiLu_ViewFinder.html

Screenshots

Aurga4 screens
Magic Nikonian ViewFinder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Magic Nikonian ViewFinder at 80% against Aurga's 0%. Magic Nikonian ViewFinder also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.1) and ratings volume (39 vs 8). Aurga's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support 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

Both are free to download. Magic Nikonian ViewFinder sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Aurga asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Magic Nikonian ViewFinder holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 39 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Aurga's written reviews are positive against 80% of Magic Nikonian ViewFinder's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Aurga ships an update monthly, Magic Nikonian ViewFinder every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Aurga versus Magic Nikonian ViewFinder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAurgaMagic Nikonian ViewFinder
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (8 ratings)4.6 (39 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings839 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB23 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer君 胡Roman Medvid

Customer experience

Aurga

All ratings8 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Magic Nikonian ViewFinder

All ratings39 ratings
Positive89.7%
Neutral5.1%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

None

Aurga

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Magic Nikonian ViewFinder

Subscriptions1
  • Premium features: subscription$1.491 Month
One-time1
  • Premium features: purchase$4.99

Questions

Is Aurga free?
Aurga is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Magic Nikonian ViewFinder free?
Magic Nikonian ViewFinder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Aurga or Magic Nikonian ViewFinder?
Magic Nikonian ViewFinder is rated higher. Aurga averages 2.1 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Magic Nikonian ViewFinder averages 4.6 from 39 ratings.
Do Aurga or Magic Nikonian ViewFinder have ads?
Magic Nikonian ViewFinder shows ads; Aurga does not.
Which is updated more often, Aurga or Magic Nikonian ViewFinder?
Aurga ships an update monthly, and Magic Nikonian ViewFinder every 6 weeks. Most recently, Aurga was updated on November 2, 2026 and Magic Nikonian ViewFinder on November 2, 2026.

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