Comparison

Preston Cinema vs Kit Stalker

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Wireless firmware updates
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Local lens data database
  • Lens data sharing
  • Compatibility with multiple Preston units
Features
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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.

About

Kit Stalker

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Preston Cinema2 screens
Kit Stalker2 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Preston Cinema versus Kit Stalker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPreston CinemaKit Stalker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB186 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPreston Cinema SystemsNicholas Brown

In-app purchases

None

Preston Cinema

No in-app purchases

None

Kit Stalker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Preston Cinema free?
Preston Cinema is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Kit Stalker free?
Kit Stalker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Preston Cinema or Kit Stalker have ads?
Neither Preston Cinema nor Kit Stalker shows ads.

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