Viewfinder Preview vs Time Slice Camera
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Viewfinder Preview
Preview camera framing for any camera and lens combination. Select film/sensor size and focal length to visualize framing before setting up your main camera. Ideal for photographers and filmmakers for pre-visualization, location scouting, and storyboarding.
- Camera and lens framing preview
- Customizable film/sensor formats
- Configurable light meter
- Photo capture with metadata
- Photo gallery with data display
- Album and PDF creation
- Film stock emulation
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Viewfinder Preview is an iPhone app for previewing camera framing for any combination of camera and lens. Instead of spending all that time setting up your big camera, just choose your desired film/sensor size and focal length in the app and point the iPhone camera at what you want to photo to verify framing. If you are happy with the framing then you can get the big camera out. The app has a large database of camera sensors details and film formats but if the format you desire isn’t there you can add your own custom format. The app is targeted at stills photographers or film makers working in either film or digital. If you don’t have your big camera with you, Viewfinder Preview is still great for photo sketching, location scouting or story boarding. The app includes - Customisable menus so you can include the film/sensor formats and focal lengths you care about. - A fully configurable light meter. - You can take photos with it, so you have a record of shots you were framing. - Photos taken with the app include additional data that describe the film format, focal length and lighting meter settings at the time the shot was taken - Add notes to your photos - A photo gallery for viewing photos taken with the app which also displays the additional data - Share images in emails, messages - Create albums of photos from the same project, trip etc - Create PDF documents of albums - Film stock emulation - Wide angle lens adapter support
Time Slice Camera
Create unique "Time Slice" photos with this efficient tool. Simply set your desired slices, orientation, and capture period, then let the app stitch together stunning images of moving scenes or weather changes. Recommended for use with a tripod for best results.
- Create Time Slice effect photos
- Adjustable number of slices
- Selectable slice orientation
- Customizable capture period
- Automatic image stitching
- Front camera support
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Create striking time slice photos directly from your camera. Time Slice Camera helps you capture a scene over time, split it into slices, and stitch everything into one final image. It is made for sunsets, sunrises, changing skies, moving clouds, busy streets, travel shots, creative portraits, and any scene where time and movement can turn a simple photo into something unusual. How it works: - Choose the number of slices - Choose the slice direction - Set the full capture duration - Press start and let the app do the rest The app captures each photo, crops the needed part, and builds the final time slice image for you. Tips for better results: - Use a tripod whenever possible - Use a power bank for longer captures - Tap to focus before or during the capture - Try the front camera for creative portraits - The interface stays fixed, but you can choose the final photo orientation When the capture is finished, your result is saved to your photo library. A sunset is the classic time slice shot, but it is far from the only one. Try it with clouds, storms, city movement, traffic, shadows, waves, crowds, or any scene that changes over time. Share your creations and tag @timeslicecamera or @appwithflow. We would love to see what you make. Need help? Contact us from inside the app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Viewfinder Preview at 86% against Time Slice Camera's 33%. Viewfinder Preview also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and chart position (#32 vs unranked). Time Slice Camera's advantage is price (Free vs $4.99). On update cadence and ads 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
Time Slice Camera is free to download; Viewfinder Preview costs $4.99 up front. Time Slice Camera sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Viewfinder Preview asks for nothing beyond the download.
Viewfinder Preview ships an update every 3 months, Time Slice Camera every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and June 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Viewfinder Preview | Time Slice Camera |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (295 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 86.4% of reviews — better | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 295 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Best chart rank | #32 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Adam Fowler | Florent Pottevin |
Customer experience
Viewfinder Preview
Time Slice Camera
Bugs and requests
Viewfinder Preview
Reported bugs
11 issues- White screen on startup
- App crashes repeatedly
- Exposure offset resets when app closes
- Notes and shot data disappear after weeks
- In-app purchase screen loops indefinitely
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- Focal length inaccuracy on iPhone 14 Pro
- Manual metering mode shows darker frame than preview
- Tiny 1px border on cropped images
- Battery drains excessively
- App not loading on iOS 16
- Glitches requiring app restart
Requested features
20 requests- Embed camera/lens metadata directly in saved images
- Save custom film stock names
- Persistent exposure offset settings
- More film stock options (Kodak Gold 200, Fuji 400H, Catlabs 320 Pro, Ilford XP2, etc.)
- Lower ISO settings (support for ISO 0.5 and below)
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- Additional aspect ratios (6x17, 65x24)
- Save images with exposure data as overlay or separate versions
- Grid lines and level indicators
- Focus distance display
- Telephoto lens support (65mm-400mm)
- Wider focal lengths (below 35mm)
- Camera profile presets for quick switching
- Custom aperture values (e.g., f/3.5)
- Shift lens simulation for architectural photography
- Watermark saved photos with camera data
- Toggle HDR on/off for better film simulation
- Video tutorial or in-app help guide
- Ability to disable auto-display of config on images
- Telephoto lens compatibility
- Correct focal length rendering for newer iPhone models
Time Slice Camera
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Viewfinder Preview
No in-app purchases
Time Slice Camera
- Remove self promo ads$0.99
- Remove self promo banners$0.99
- Remove watermark$0.99
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- Fully unlock app$1.99
Questions
Is Viewfinder Preview free?
Is Time Slice Camera free?
Do Viewfinder Preview or Time Slice Camera have ads?
Which is updated more often, Viewfinder Preview or Time Slice Camera?
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