# CineLenses vs DPBOX

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DPBOX at 96% against CineLenses's 50%. DPBOX also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.6) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). CineLenses's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (22 vs 4). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DPBOX sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. CineLenses asks for nothing beyond the download.

DPBOX holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CineLenses has 22 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of CineLenses's written reviews are positive against 96% of DPBOX's.

CineLenses ships an update every 2 months, DPBOX every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CineLenses | DPBOX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cinelenses/id1237505707/reviews) | **[4.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dpboxcam-and-lens-specsdata-calc/id6502829659/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **22** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **96.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 57 MB | 213 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [alvaro solis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1237505706) | [Kailong Fu](https://appshunter.io/developer/556377228) |

## What reviewers say

### CineLenses

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cinelenses/id1237505707)

Explore a vast database of cinema lenses with detailed specifications. Find, buy, sell, or rent lenses globally. Connect with professionals and discover lenses used in films.

**Highlights:** Search 5,000+ cinema lenses, Filter by format, type, and manufacturer, Browse by technical specifications, Buy and sell cinema lenses, Rent lenses worldwide, Create professional profiles, Discover lenses used in movies

**In-app purchases:** none


### DPBOX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dpboxcam-and-lens-specsdata-calc/id6502829659)

This app provides filmmakers, directors of photography, and DITs with quick access to technical specifications for cinema cameras and lenses. It helps visualize coverage, calculate data capacity, and compare gear for smarter equipment choices.

**Highlights:** Offline access to technical specs, Visualize coverage across sensors and aspect ratios, Calculate video data capacity, Estimate transfer and recording durations, Quickly find devices with specific specs, Compare lens series specs

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| 3 Month | $7.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CineLenses free?

CineLenses is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is DPBOX free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CineLenses or DPBOX?

DPBOX is rated higher. CineLenses averages 2.6 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while DPBOX averages 4.5 from 4 ratings.

### Do CineLenses or DPBOX have ads?

Neither CineLenses nor DPBOX shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CineLenses or DPBOX?

CineLenses ships an update every 2 months, and DPBOX every 3 weeks. Most recently, CineLenses was updated on June 11, 2026 and DPBOX on September 21, 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.*