# Viewfinder Preview vs VIEWFINDR

The clearest difference is price: VIEWFINDR at Free against Viewfinder Preview's $4.99. VIEWFINDR also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months). Viewfinder Preview's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 3.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 6). On review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

VIEWFINDR is free to download; Viewfinder Preview costs $4.99 up front. VIEWFINDR sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Viewfinder Preview asks for nothing beyond the download.

Viewfinder Preview holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Viewfinder Preview has 300 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Viewfinder Preview's written reviews are positive against 80% of VIEWFINDR's.

Viewfinder Preview ships an update every 3 months, VIEWFINDR every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Viewfinder Preview | VIEWFINDR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (300 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viewfinder-preview/id1216484605/reviews)** | [3.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viewfindr/id1589502778/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **300** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **86.4% of reviews** | 80.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#135** | — |
| Size | 18 MB | 169 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Adam Fowler](https://appshunter.io/developer/1216484604) | [ImagoTerra UG (haftungsbeschränkt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1589502780) |

## What reviewers say

### Viewfinder Preview

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viewfinder-preview/id1216484605)

**Currently charting:** #135 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📸 Excellent film emulation and visualization
- 💡 Comprehensive light meter functionality
- 📝 Useful note-taking and shot logging features
- 🎯 Customizable camera formats and focal lengths
- 👍 Intuitive interface and easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and white screen issues
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 📱 Poor image resolution and quality
- ⚠️ Limited focal length range (35mm minimum)
- 🎬 Focal length accuracy issues on newer iPhones

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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)


### VIEWFINDR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viewfindr/id1589502778)

Get personalized weather alerts for your favorite photography locations. Receive notifications for optimal light and weather conditions, helping you save time, money, and reduce your environmental impact. Plan your shoots like a pro with detailed forecasts for fog, red skies, and more.

**Highlights:** Personalized weather alerts for photo spots, Forecasts for fog, red skies, golden hour, and more, Automatic GPS tracking for local alerts, 80% forecast accuracy, Drone weather safety checks, Hourly weather forecasts with subscription

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Monthly subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Annual subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Annual subscription | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Viewfinder Preview free?

Viewfinder Preview costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is VIEWFINDR free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Viewfinder Preview or VIEWFINDR?

Viewfinder Preview is rated higher. Viewfinder Preview averages 4.7 out of 5 from 300 ratings, while VIEWFINDR averages 3.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do Viewfinder Preview or VIEWFINDR have ads?

Neither Viewfinder Preview nor VIEWFINDR shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Viewfinder Preview or VIEWFINDR?

Viewfinder Preview ships an update every 3 months, and VIEWFINDR every 9 days. Most recently, Viewfinder Preview was updated on October 26, 2026 and VIEWFINDR on October 27, 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.*