Donna Pro vs Magic Reds ViewFinder
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Magic Reds ViewFinder
This tool simulates camera lens fields of view for filmmaking professionals. It helps visualize shots by selecting cameras and focal lengths, with options for aspect ratios and color presets. Save your compositions with detailed metadata.
- Simulates camera and lens field of view
- Supports various RED digital cinema cameras
- Adjustable focal length and aspect ratio
- Apply color presets (LUTs)
- Save shots with metadata
- Lock exposure and focus
- Adjust white balance
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Magic Reds ViewFinder presents a precise framing preview for the real camera/lens combination you'll be shooting with, right where you stand with your iPhone / iPad. It simulates the field of view of cinema digital cameras or lens and can help thousands of professionals in filmmaking at the preproduction. PLEASE READ: this app does not turn your Apple device into an external monitor, but operates as a stand-alone tool. The app contains ad banners, which can be turned off with additional in-app purchase (in 'About the App' menu). The app is a digital directors viewfinder - it helps you see the exact field of view for your future shot. Select the camera from the menu and rotate the wheel to select the focal length of the lens. Supported cameras ( http://www.red.com/products ): - Helium 8K - Gemini - Weapon 8K - Scarlet-W, - Weapon Dragon - Epic Dragon / Mysterium-X - Scarlet Dragon / Mysterium-X - Red One Magic ViewFinder simulates using tele adapters or anamorphic optics on your camera. From the menu you can also select the aspect ratio of the frame guide overlaying your image. Magic ViewFinder also lets you apply some commonly used color presets (also known as LUTs) to the live picture, which brings you even closer to the final shot. When you have found the right view, you may save it for future reference, with additional data like the focal length, date and time and camera / lens information. While taking a photo, you may lock exposure and turn on and off the auto focus to better control the captured picture. You can set camera to work in constant auto-focus mode, or lock the focus temporarily. You can also tap the live screen to focus on particular objects (which turns on the focus-locked mode). White balance may work in Auto, Locked or Manual mode. If the field of view of your real camera is wider than your in-device camera, the app adds 'padding' around the image, since the device cannot 'see' what is beyond. It is the best solution that we developed first amongst other viewfinder apps. Please note that position of your iPhone or iPad should correspond to the 'nodal point' of your real lens, which is somewhere in the middle of the lens. Ad policy: The ads are designed to appear non-intrusively. Ads can be turned off (see below). Additional info about the app may be read at: http://dev.kadru.net/index.php/magic-viewfinder/ If you have any issues please email us for a quick support: dev@kadru.net To activate additional settings (i.e. to use all available optical adapters and frame guides) and to turn off advertising, please subscribe to (Option #1) or purchase Premium Features (Option #2) in 'About the App' menu. In-App Purchase Option #1: - Title of service: Premium features: subscription - Length of subscription: a month (auto-renewable) - Contents of service: Turned off ads and additional options for frame guides, optical adapters, anamorphic indices, more LUTs - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase - Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Terms of Use: http://dev.kadru.net/tos.html In-App Purchase Option #2: - Title of service: Premium features: purchase - Length of subscription: once and forever - Contents of service: Turned off ads and additional options for frame guides, optical adapters, anamorphic indices, more LUTs Privacy Policy: http://dev.kadru.net/privacy_policy/Privacy_Policy_Magic_Red_ViewFinder.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Donna Pro at none against Magic Reds ViewFinder's 2. Donna Pro also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). Magic Reds ViewFinder's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.5). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. Magic Reds ViewFinder sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Donna Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.
Magic Reds ViewFinder holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 23 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Donna Pro's written reviews are positive against 67% of Magic Reds ViewFinder's.
Donna Pro ships an update every 4 days, Magic Reds ViewFinder every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Donna Pro | Magic Reds ViewFinder |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (14 ratings) | 4.9 (23 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 14 | 23 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 256 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kristopher Prygrocki | Roman Medvid |
Customer experience
Donna Pro
Magic Reds ViewFinder
In-app purchases
Donna Pro
No in-app purchases
Magic Reds ViewFinder
- Premium features: subscription$1.491 Month
- Premium features: purchase$4.99
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