# pCAM Pro vs ChromaCalc

The clearest difference is price: ChromaCalc at Free against pCAM Pro's $34.99. ChromaCalc also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). pCAM Pro's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (222 vs 14). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

ChromaCalc is free to download; pCAM Pro costs $34.99 up front. pCAM Pro sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and ChromaCalc sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

pCAM Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: pCAM Pro has 222 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two.

pCAM Pro ships an update weekly, ChromaCalc every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | pCAM Pro | ChromaCalc |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $34.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.9 (222 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pcam-pro-camera-tools/id1308057201/reviews)** | [4.7 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chromacalc/id1599969698/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **222** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 97.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#62** | — |
| Size | 42 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Eubank](https://appshunter.io/developer/1645606643) | [Chromatic Applications LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1599969700) |

## What reviewers say

### pCAM Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pcam-pro-camera-tools/id1308057201)

**Currently charting:** #62 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Indispensable tool for cinematographers
- 👍 Great calculators and converters
- 👍 Very easy to use and intuitive
- 👍 Clear, accurate, and concise
- 👍 Useful for pre-visualization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Does not access iPhone camera for POV simulation
- 🐛 Cartoon cutouts for actors are not realistic
- 🐛 Hyperfocal 'apply' button placement on iPad is accidental
- 🐛 Users had to repurchase the app for updates

**Reported bugs**

- None explicitly mentioned, but feature requests imply areas for improvement.

**Requested features**

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


### ChromaCalc

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chromacalc/id1599969698)

This tool helps cinematographers match and find equivalent colors for LED lighting fixtures. It uses spectral data from real instruments to achieve desired color intentions with various lighting and camera settings.

**Highlights:** Match LED lighting fixtures, Find equivalent light colors, Use spectral data, Configure lighting instruments, Adjust camera settings, Achieve color intent

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is pCAM Pro free?

pCAM Pro costs $34.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is ChromaCalc free?

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

### Which has better reviews, pCAM Pro or ChromaCalc?

pCAM Pro is rated higher. pCAM Pro averages 4.9 out of 5 from 222 ratings, while ChromaCalc averages 4.7 from 14 ratings.

### Do pCAM Pro or ChromaCalc have ads?

Neither pCAM Pro nor ChromaCalc shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, pCAM Pro or ChromaCalc?

pCAM Pro ships an update weekly, and ChromaCalc every 8 months. Most recently, pCAM Pro was updated on October 24, 2026 and ChromaCalc on October 14, 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.*