# pCAM Pro vs CamPlot Creator

The clearest difference is price: CamPlot Creator at Free against pCAM Pro's $34.99. CamPlot Creator also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly) and device support (4 vs 2). pCAM Pro's advantage is ratings volume (222 vs 8). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

CamPlot Creator is free to download; pCAM Pro costs $34.99 up front. pCAM Pro sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and CamPlot Creator sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for pCAM Pro against 5.0 for CamPlot Creator. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: pCAM Pro has 222 ratings behind it against 8, 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 CamPlot Creator's.

pCAM Pro ships an update weekly, CamPlot Creator every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | pCAM Pro | CamPlot Creator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $34.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.9 (222 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pcam-pro-camera-tools/id1308057201/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camplot-creator-plot-tool/id6794152157/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **222** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 97.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 42 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Eubank](https://appshunter.io/developer/1645606643) | [Romany Films Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6794152159) |

## What reviewers say

### pCAM Pro

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

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


### CamPlot Creator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camplot-creator-plot-tool/id6794152157)

This tool allows directors to visualize camera placements, lens coverage, and subject tracking on a scaled ground plan. It includes a director's viewfinder with real camera bodies and lenses, plus essential cinematography calculators for media, depth of field, and exposure. Share live, updating plots with your crew.

**Highlights:** Place cameras, subjects, and lights on scaled ground plans, Visualize real lens coverage and FOV, Director's viewfinder with real camera bodies and lenses, Cinematography calculators (media, DoF, exposure), Plot camera and subject movement paths, Share live, updating plots with crew, Generate camera reports and export PDFs

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CamPlot View+ | $3.99 | per month |
| CamPlot Creator | $4.99 | per month |
| CamPlot View+ | $29.99 | per year |
| CamPlot Creator | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is pCAM Pro free?

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

### Is CamPlot Creator free?

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

### Which has better reviews, pCAM Pro or CamPlot Creator?

CamPlot Creator is rated higher. pCAM Pro averages 4.9 out of 5 from 222 ratings, while CamPlot Creator averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do pCAM Pro or CamPlot Creator have ads?

Neither pCAM Pro nor CamPlot Creator shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, pCAM Pro or CamPlot Creator?

pCAM Pro ships an update weekly, and CamPlot Creator every 2 days. Most recently, pCAM Pro was updated on October 16, 2026 and CamPlot Creator on October 9, 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.*