Comparison

Magic Reds ViewFinder vs Camera Report

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

Head to head
About

Magic Reds ViewFinder

This tool simulates camera lens fields of view for filmmaking professionals. It helps visualize shots by selecting cameras and focal lengths, with options for aspect ratios and color presets. Save your compositions with detailed metadata.

Highlights
  • Simulates camera and lens field of view
  • Supports various RED digital cinema cameras
  • Adjustable focal length and aspect ratio
  • Apply color presets (LUTs)
  • Save shots with metadata
  • Lock exposure and focus
  • Adjust white balance
Features
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Magic Reds ViewFinder presents a precise framing preview for the real camera/lens combination you'll be shooting with, right where you stand with your iPhone / iPad. It simulates the field of view of cinema digital cameras or lens and can help thousands of professionals in filmmaking at the preproduction. PLEASE READ: this app does not turn your Apple device into an external monitor, but operates as a stand-alone tool. The app contains ad banners, which can be turned off with additional in-app purchase (in 'About the App' menu). The app is a digital directors viewfinder - it helps you see the exact field of view for your future shot. Select the camera from the menu and rotate the wheel to select the focal length of the lens. Supported cameras ( http://www.red.com/products ): - Helium 8K - Gemini - Weapon 8K - Scarlet-W, - Weapon Dragon - Epic Dragon / Mysterium-X - Scarlet Dragon / Mysterium-X - Red One Magic ViewFinder simulates using tele adapters or anamorphic optics on your camera. From the menu you can also select the aspect ratio of the frame guide overlaying your image. Magic ViewFinder also lets you apply some commonly used color presets (also known as LUTs) to the live picture, which brings you even closer to the final shot. When you have found the right view, you may save it for future reference, with additional data like the focal length, date and time and camera / lens information. While taking a photo, you may lock exposure and turn on and off the auto focus to better control the captured picture. You can set camera to work in constant auto-focus mode, or lock the focus temporarily. You can also tap the live screen to focus on particular objects (which turns on the focus-locked mode). White balance may work in Auto, Locked or Manual mode. If the field of view of your real camera is wider than your in-device camera, the app adds 'padding' around the image, since the device cannot 'see' what is beyond. It is the best solution that we developed first amongst other viewfinder apps. Please note that position of your iPhone or iPad should correspond to the 'nodal point' of your real lens, which is somewhere in the middle of the lens. Ad policy: The ads are designed to appear non-intrusively. Ads can be turned off (see below). Additional info about the app may be read at: http://dev.kadru.net/index.php/magic-viewfinder/ If you have any issues please email us for a quick support: dev@kadru.net To activate additional settings (i.e. to use all available optical adapters and frame guides) and to turn off advertising, please subscribe to (Option #1) or purchase Premium Features (Option #2) in 'About the App' menu. In-App Purchase Option #1: - Title of service: Premium features: subscription - Length of subscription: a month (auto-renewable) - Contents of service: Turned off ads and additional options for frame guides, optical adapters, anamorphic indices, more LUTs - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase - Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Terms of Use: http://dev.kadru.net/tos.html In-App Purchase Option #2: - Title of service: Premium features: purchase - Length of subscription: once and forever - Contents of service: Turned off ads and additional options for frame guides, optical adapters, anamorphic indices, more LUTs Privacy Policy: http://dev.kadru.net/privacy_policy/Privacy_Policy_Magic_Red_ViewFinder.html

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Camera Report

Features
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With Camera Report you can generate, export and send all the information in a pdf format. It can work in airplane mode for a quiet set ;) and in night mode for dark stages. It is intuitive and fast. All the information collected during the shooting will be saved and logged in your phone or in the backend as long as you will need it. It is a useful tool for recording technical specs and scenes’ notes by keeping it organized and bonded. - No more paper required or heavy silver folders in your set-bag.  - No more complaints about your handwriting or missing information… Bye, bye, hasta la vista, díky čao! Features and functions: 1. PROJECT MENU Tap a field to edit the basic set up of the project. - Production info: Company, Director, Cinematographer, Assistant Camera - Slate system: European or American slate system, the cells are formatted to use the layouts of each system. - Camera: built-in database with the most used digital film cameras - Lens series: built-in lens database with different brands and lens types - Focal length: precisely choose the focal length available in your lens case. This will save you time when filling in each take. - Fill in the basics: Frame rate, ISO, Shutter angle, Aspect ratio and project Compression Once complete press save, and your project will be loaded and ready to use (all the information will be automatically add it to each new take). For further changes slide the project name to the left and: Edit or Erase function will be display. 2. MAIN MENU 2.1 Menu Bar Switch between Scene, Takes, Camera & Roll and navigate through the filled data. 2.2 ADD Take button: Choose Add Take and you are ready to start! All your information from the project set up will already be displayed, until you decide to change it. - Camera: name the camera body A, B, C…X, Y, Z - Roll/Card: will start from the last entered camera roll/camera card - Scene: fill in the scene code according to the script (this information will be kept if there is more than one take) - Take: no need to fill in. It will work automatically in increasing numbers. It can also be modified manually. - Lens series: will show only the selected brands and lens types chosen in the project set up. / + symbol, in case of a special lens need, this + symbol allows you to type in a new brand or lens type. - Focal length: only the selected focal length from the project set-up will be displayed on the scrolling menu. /+ symbol, allows you to type in a new focal length if it is not available in the database. - Aperture/T-stop: type in the lens aperture and make it precise by using the thirds functions 1/3,1/2,2/3 - Filter: multiple filter cells for neutral density, colour correction or effect filters. - Frame rate, ISO & Shutter angle: will be filled in with the information loaded in the project set up. Manual changes are also available if is necessary. - Colour temperature/White balance: fill in the colour temperature and the Kelvin degree symbol will be automatically displayed. - Resolution: choose from the scrolling menu the most common resolution or select the + symbol and type it in manually. - LUT: fill in the name of the Look Up Table - VFX: summarize form of VFX data for special shots: Height and Tilt, from and to. For your values, choose between metric or imperial system. - Note: for extra consideration, postproduction messages or any other type of information. - Location: fill in manually or with the LOC function it will take the current phone GPS place. - Picture: take a picture for reference or camera rigs for extra help. The image will appear beside the current take. “All the information loaded in the 1st take will be kept and ready for the next takes.” 2.3 Backend You can administrate and prepare your projects through the backend features. Sing in, Fill in, send it and enjoy it. Terms of Use: https://camerareport.logflick.com/terms

Screenshots

Magic Reds ViewFinder4 screens
Camera Report4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Camera Report at none against Magic Reds ViewFinder's shown. Camera Report also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). On price, update cadence, 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. Magic Reds ViewFinder sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Camera Report sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Magic Reds ViewFinder ships an update every 2 months, Camera Report every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Magic Reds ViewFinder versus Camera Report: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagic Reds ViewFinderCamera Report
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (23 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings23 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoman MedvidLogFlick s.r.o

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Magic Reds ViewFinder

Subscriptions1
  • Premium features: subscription$1.491 Month
One-time1
  • Premium features: purchase$4.99
5 purchases

Camera Report

Subscriptions5
  • 1 Week Subscription3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • 1 Month Subscription3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • One Month$9.991 Month
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  • 3 Months Subscription$24.993 Months
  • 1 Year Subscription$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Magic Reds ViewFinder free?
Magic Reds ViewFinder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Camera Report free?
Camera Report is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Magic Reds ViewFinder or Camera Report have ads?
Magic Reds ViewFinder shows ads; Camera Report does not.
Which is updated more often, Magic Reds ViewFinder or Camera Report?
Magic Reds ViewFinder ships an update every 2 months, and Camera Report every 6 weeks. Most recently, Magic Reds ViewFinder was updated on October 16, 2026 and Camera Report on October 12, 2026.

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