Comparison

Donna Pro vs pCAM Pro

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

Head to head
About

Donna Pro

This app simulates the menu structure of RED cameras, allowing users to learn, practice, and reference settings. It's a valuable tool for filmmakers and technicians working with RED camera systems, offering quick access to information and support resources.

Highlights
  • Realtime Push Notifications
  • IPP2 Menu Tree Simulation
  • RED TECH information
  • FAQ and Support access
  • Frame rate and resolution calculator
  • Learn, practice, and reference menu structure
Features
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Donna Pro: - Realtime Push Notifications - IPP2 Menu Tree (firmware version 6.4.X) - RED TECH - FAQ - RED SUPPORT - Maximum achievable frame rates and resolution calculator for all RED camera models *Featured on NO FILM SCHOOL, CineTechnica, REDSHARKNEWS and NATEANDSEAN.RED.COM* - A must for anyone working with RED cameras. Your very own RED headed assistant. Donna allows users to quickly learn, practice and reference the DSMC/DSMC2 menu structure in the palm of their hand. ANYTIME. ANYWHERE. A perfect companion for AC's, DP's, DIT's, Rental Houses, Owner/Operators and film students working with RED cameras. "I work for RED and have been supporting the cameras for over 7 years. No BS… I sincerely believe that this is hands down the best thing for any RED user, assistant, owner, operator, or enthusiast to have on their phone. I recommend it to everyone on the receiving end of one of my camera demos, or anyone who contacts me about menu navigation." - Nate Heartt, RED LEARN. PRACTICE. REFERENCE. -Avoid menu surfing on the camera -Look like a menu wizard in front of your colleagues. -Bridge that gap between a Data Manager and a DIT. -Maybe you’ve gone as far as you can on your own and need to quickly file a support ticket while on set… DONNA can help with that. Please note, this will not allow you to control the camera and is a simulator to be used for educational purposes. Not all buttons/menus are active.

About

pCAM Pro

This app provides 27 essential tools for cinematography and photography professionals and students. It offers instant calculations for depth of field, field of view, exposure, and more, with a user-friendly interface designed for on-the-go use.

Highlights
  • Depth of Field calculations
  • Field of View preview
  • Focal Length matching
  • Exposure calculations
  • HMI Flicker-free settings
  • Speed Booster adapter calculations
  • VFX tracking markers
Features
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Plan shots, choose lenses, calculate exposure, and pre-visualize the frame in seconds. 27 pro tools. Every result illustrated. 2,000+ camera formats plus unlimited user-defined formats. I've deliberately kept pCAM Pro a one-time purchase, with none of the subscriptions that have crept into so many apps. • Universal app for iPhone, iPad, Apple Silicon Mac, and Apple Vision Pro • Depth of Field (hyperfocal, total depth, near and far, image circle) • Field of View (and angle of view) • Field of View Preview in both Portrait & Landscape camera positions (8 images to pre-visualize & size shots by distance & focal length) • Focal Length (lens) Matching — match to horizontal, vertical, or diagonal dimensions • Relative Size (compares sensors) • Exposure calculations • HMI Flicker-free (safe shutters & safe camera speeds) • Reference (technical charts, lists & tables. Cine film stocks with film can labels, cine lens specs, false color/exposure change, diopter distance table, miniature shooting, safe panning speeds, zone system) • Insert Slate (4 font colors plus white or black backgrounds) • Splits — Aperture Finder calculation • Speed Booster® Adapter — calculate reduced Focal Length & Boosted Aperture with various adapters. Also create camera format profiles with attached adapters for use in other tools • Eye Light (soft-edged light shapes — Full Screen, Oval, Ring, and Strip) • Chroma Key & VFX Tracking (green and blue screen and VFX tracking markers) • Light Effects for handheld light or via Apple AirPlay to HDTV. Includes templates for: fire, television, siren, neon, strobe, flashbulb, lightning. Create unlimited custom animations • Mired Shift — Gel Selector • Conversion calculator • 4 Test Charts (incl. Siemens Star) • Triangulate calculation (calculate distances, image circle, etc.) • Film Running Time to Length • Shooting to Screen Time • Color Correction (chooses color correction filters) • Time Lapse (shooting interval, event duration, screen time) • Scene Illumination (beam intensity) • Light Coverage (width/distance) • Underwater Distance • Diopter (lens focus, diopter power) • Macro (object distance, magnification, corrected stop, DoF, object size, image size, fill percentage) • Built-in user guides on each screen • Calculates instantly & automatically as each entry is entered • 2,000+ camera formats plus unlimited customizable, user-defined camera formats, CoC & filters • Designed by a working camera technician who understands that calculations must be done simply and on-the-run AND ONE THING THAT ISN'T A CALCULATOR Crew Wheel — spin to settle who's buying the coffee. Not a tool, just a small gift for the standing-around time. Every long day needs one. TRUSTED WORLDWIDE BY DPs, Photographers, Camera Assistants, Camera Operators, Production Designers, VFX, Videographers, Gaffers, plus Film, Television, and Digital Media students. INDUSTRY RECOGNITION • Membership in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (Production and Technology Branch). • 75th Primetime Emmy Awards — Emmy® for "Outstanding Achievement in Engineering, Science & Technology" from the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. • 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards — Engineering Plaque for "Outstanding Achievement in Engineering Development" from the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. • Technical Achievement Award from Society of Camera Operators — "For outstanding contributions to cinematography through the design and development of the pCAM Film+Digital Calculator."

Screenshots

Donna Pro4 screens
pCAM Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Donna Pro at Free against pCAM Pro's $34.99. Donna Pro also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 8 days). pCAM Pro's advantage is review sentiment (97% vs 60%) and rating (4.9 vs 4.5). On ads 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

Donna Pro is free to download; pCAM Pro costs $34.99 up front. pCAM Pro sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Donna Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

pCAM Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: pCAM Pro has 221 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Donna Pro's written reviews are positive against 97% of pCAM Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Donna Pro ships an update every 4 days, pCAM Pro every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Donna Pro versus pCAM Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDonna PropCAM Pro
PriceFree — better$34.99
Rating4.5 (14 ratings)4.9 (221 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews97.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14221 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#95 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size256 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKristopher PrygrockiDavid Eubank

Customer experience

Donna Pro

All ratings14 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral7.1%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral40.0%
Negative0.0%

pCAM Pro

All ratings221 ratings
Positive98.6%
Neutral0.5%
Negative0.9%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive97.4%
Neutral2.6%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Donna Pro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

pCAM Pro

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • None explicitly mentioned, but feature requests imply areas for improvement.

Requested features

3 requests
  • Access iPhone camera for exact POV simulation
  • Implement a night mode
  • Relocate hyperfocal 'apply' button in Depth-of-Field calculator

In-app purchases

None

Donna Pro

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

pCAM Pro

One-time3
  • Small Tip$1.99
  • Medium Tip$4.99
  • Large Tip$7.99

Questions

Is Donna Pro free?
Donna Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is pCAM Pro free?
pCAM Pro costs $34.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Donna Pro or pCAM Pro?
pCAM Pro is rated higher. Donna Pro averages 4.5 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while pCAM Pro averages 4.9 from 221 ratings.
Do Donna Pro or pCAM Pro have ads?
Neither Donna Pro nor pCAM Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Donna Pro or pCAM Pro?
Donna Pro ships an update every 4 days, and pCAM Pro every 8 days. Most recently, Donna Pro was updated on September 21, 2026 and pCAM Pro on September 29, 2026.

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