Comparison

pCAM Pro vs Stop Calculator

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

Head to head
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."

About

Stop Calculator

This tool helps filmmakers quickly compare exposure settings between two cameras. It calculates precise stop differences in real-time, ensuring your shots are perfectly exposed and matched across different setups. Simplify your workflow and eliminate guesswork.

Highlights
  • Compare ISO, t-stop, shutter angle, and FPS
  • Real-time stop difference calculation
  • Intuitive interface for filmmakers
  • Exposure feedback for underexposed/overexposed shots
Features
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Easily compare exposure settings between two cameras and get instant feedback on exposure differences. Whether you’re working with multiple cameras or trying to match your settings across different setups, Stop Calc simplifies the process by calculating precise stop differences in exposure. No more guessing—quickly find out if your settings are underexposed or overexposed and make informed decisions to get perfect shots every time. Key features: - Compare ISO, t-stop, shutter angle, and FPS between two cameras - Get accurate stop differences in real-time - Simple, intuitive interface designed for filmmakers Perfect for cinematographers, videographers, and anyone who needs precise exposure matching across different cameras.

Screenshots

pCAM Pro4 screens
Stop Calculator1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Stop Calculator at $0.99 against pCAM Pro's $34.99. Stop Calculator also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 8 days). pCAM Pro's advantage is ratings volume (221 vs 4). On rating, review sentiment, ads and monetization model 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

pCAM Pro costs $34.99 and Stop Calculator $0.99 up front. pCAM Pro sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Stop Calculator asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for pCAM Pro against 5.0 for Stop Calculator. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: pCAM Pro has 221 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 97% of pCAM Pro's written reviews are positive against 100% of Stop Calculator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

pCAM Pro ships an update every 8 days, Stop Calculator every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and August 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
pCAM Pro versus Stop Calculator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterpCAM ProStop Calculator
Price$34.99$0.99 — better
Rating4.9 (221 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews97.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings221 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#149 — better#155
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid Eubankeric Hernandez

Customer experience

pCAM Pro

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

Stop Calculator

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and 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

Stop Calculator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

pCAM Pro

One-time3
  • Small Tip$1.99
  • Medium Tip$4.99
  • Large Tip$7.99
None

Stop Calculator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is pCAM Pro free?
pCAM Pro costs $34.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Stop Calculator free?
Stop Calculator costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, pCAM Pro or Stop Calculator?
Stop Calculator is rated higher. pCAM Pro averages 4.9 out of 5 from 221 ratings, while Stop Calculator averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do pCAM Pro or Stop Calculator have ads?
Neither pCAM Pro nor Stop Calculator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, pCAM Pro or Stop Calculator?
pCAM Pro ships an update every 8 days, and Stop Calculator every 2 days. Most recently, pCAM Pro was updated on September 29, 2026 and Stop Calculator on August 8, 2026.
Which is more popular, pCAM Pro or Stop Calculator?
pCAM Pro currently peaks at #149 in the App Store charts, and Stop Calculator at #155. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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