Preston Cinema vs Kit Stalker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Preston Cinema
Update your camera equipment firmware wirelessly via Bluetooth. Store and share lens data locally, facilitating collaboration within the professional filmmaking community. Compatible with a wide range of Preston FI+Z units.
- Wireless firmware updates
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Local lens data database
- Lens data sharing
- Compatibility with multiple Preston units
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Update your Preston FI+Z equipment with the latest firmware anywhere there is cellular data or Wi-Fi through your iPhone and the Preston Bluetooth Module. The Bluetooth Module connects to Preston FI+Z units through the serial port. In addition, this app creates a local database on your iPhone for storing your HU3/HU4 lens data. The lens data can be accessed at any time for upload to your HU3/HU4 or shared with other members of the Preston community. Sharing is supported via email, text, Google Drive, Dropbox, WeTransfer or any other file sharing app. The Bluetooth Module is compatible with the HU3, HU4, MDR-4, MDR-3, MDR-2, LR2, LR2W, LR2M, and Video Interface.
Kit Stalker
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Track Every Piece of Gear Scan barcodes to instantly check equipment in and out. Know exactly who has what, when it was taken, and when it's due back — all in real time. Built for Production Organize gear by job or production. Assign equipment to specific shoots, track status across your entire inventory, and never lose track of a camera, lens, or lighting kit again. Full Inventory Management Categorize equipment across Cameras, Lenses, Lighting, Audio, Grip, Electric, Art Department, Wardrobe, Props, and more. Add serial numbers, photos, and notes to every item. Team Collaboration Invite your crew, AC team, or rental coordinator. Everyone stays in sync with a shared inventory and live activity history. Activity History A complete log of every check-in and check-out, searchable by person, equipment, or date — perfect for production reports and accountability. Clean, Fast, Mobile-First Designed for the pace of a working set. Fast barcode scanning, intuitive navigation, and a clean dark interface that works great on any iPhone.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Preston Cinema at 13.0 against Kit Stalker's 15.1. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Preston Cinema | Kit Stalker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 186 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Preston Cinema Systems | Nicholas Brown |
In-app purchases
Preston Cinema
No in-app purchases
Kit Stalker
No in-app purchases
Questions
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