# Viewfinder Preview vs mySpotMeter

The clearest difference is rating: Viewfinder Preview at 4.7 against mySpotMeter's 4.2. Viewfinder Preview also leads on ratings volume (295 vs 6) and device support (3 vs 1). mySpotMeter's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 86%). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position there is nothing between them.

Viewfinder Preview costs $4.99 and mySpotMeter $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Viewfinder Preview holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Viewfinder Preview has 295 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 86% of Viewfinder Preview's written reviews are positive against 100% of mySpotMeter's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Viewfinder Preview ships an update every 3 months, mySpotMeter every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Viewfinder Preview | mySpotMeter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $5.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (295 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viewfinder-preview/id1216484605/reviews)** | [4.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myspotmeter/id6789911475/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **295** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 86.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #117 | **#110** |
| Size | 18 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 26 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Adam Fowler](https://appshunter.io/developer/1216484604) | [David Quiles](https://appshunter.io/developer/578971109) |

## What reviewers say

### Viewfinder Preview

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

**Currently charting:** #117 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)


### mySpotMeter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myspotmeter/id6789911475)

**Currently charting:** #110 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

This app transforms your iPhone into a precise spot meter for photographers. It allows for detailed exposure control by measuring specific areas, evaluating contrast, and calculating settings for film or digital photography.

**Highlights:** Selectable 1°, 2°, and 4° spot metering angles, Dedicated readings for shadows, highlights, and middle gray, Aperture or shutter speed priority, Store and compare measurements, Instant aperture calculation, Wide ISO, shutter speed, and aperture ranges

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Viewfinder Preview free?

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

### Is mySpotMeter free?

mySpotMeter costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

Viewfinder Preview is rated higher. Viewfinder Preview averages 4.7 out of 5 from 295 ratings, while mySpotMeter averages 4.2 from 6 ratings.

### Do Viewfinder Preview or mySpotMeter have ads?

Neither Viewfinder Preview nor mySpotMeter shows ads.

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

Viewfinder Preview ships an update every 3 months, and mySpotMeter every 2 days. Most recently, Viewfinder Preview was updated on October 17, 2026 and mySpotMeter on October 10, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Viewfinder Preview or mySpotMeter?

Viewfinder Preview currently peaks at #117 in the App Store charts, and mySpotMeter at #110. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*