Comparison

Magic ARRI ViewFinder vs Client Contact Sheet Studio

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

Head to head
About

Magic ARRI ViewFinder

This app simulates the field of view for ARRI digital cameras and lenses on your iPhone or iPad. It helps filmmakers preview exact framing and lens focal lengths during pre-production, with options for color presets and saving shots.

Highlights
  • Precise framing preview
  • ARRI digital camera simulation
  • Lens focal length selection
  • Aspect ratio frame guides
  • Color preset (LUT) application
  • Save framed shots with data
  • Focus and exposure control
Features
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Magic ARRI ViewFinder gives 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 ARRI digital cameras or lens and can help thousands of professionals in filmmaking at the preproduction. PLEASE READ: the 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 / formats: - Alexa Classic / XT / SXT / LF / Amira - Sensor Mode 16:9 4:3 / 4:3 Cropped / Open Gate Magic ViewFinder simulates using tele adapters or anamorphic optics on your camera (see menu). 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. This point is, so to speak, the weighted center of the optics. 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 Privacy Policy: http://dev.kadru.net/privacy_policy/Privacy_Policy_Magic_CinemaPLUS_ViewFinder.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

About

Client Contact Sheet Studio

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Contact Sheet Studio helps photographers and studios create branded proof sheets for client photo projects. Build client-ready proof sheets from selected photos, keep project details organized, reuse studio branding, and prepare clean PDF/JPEG exports for review. Designed for recurring proof-sheet work: • Client and project library • Studio branding and footer notes • Filename and index labels • A4 and US Letter layouts • PDF proof sheets • First-page JPEG proof export • Local project workflow Contact Sheet Studio is built for focused proof-sheet work without accounts, cloud sync, analytics, ads, or tracking. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://monolyn.nl/privacy/

Screenshots

Magic ARRI ViewFinder4 screens
Client Contact Sheet Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Client Contact Sheet Studio at none against Magic ARRI ViewFinder's shown. Client Contact Sheet Studio also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). Magic ARRI ViewFinder's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price and in-app purchases 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 ARRI ViewFinder sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Client Contact Sheet Studio sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Magic ARRI ViewFinder ships an update monthly, Client Contact Sheet Studio every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Magic ARRI ViewFinder versus Client Contact Sheet Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagic ARRI ViewFinderClient Contact Sheet Studio
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (177 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings177 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoman MedvidDmytro Rastaturin

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Magic ARRI ViewFinder

Subscriptions1
  • Premium features: subscription1 Month trial$1.491 Month
One-time1
  • Premium features: purchase$4.99
2 purchases

Client Contact Sheet Studio

Subscriptions2
  • Studio Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Studio Pro Annual$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Magic ARRI ViewFinder free?
Magic ARRI ViewFinder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Client Contact Sheet Studio free?
Client Contact Sheet Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Magic ARRI ViewFinder or Client Contact Sheet Studio have ads?
Magic ARRI ViewFinder shows ads; Client Contact Sheet Studio does not.
Which is updated more often, Magic ARRI ViewFinder or Client Contact Sheet Studio?
Magic ARRI ViewFinder ships an update monthly, and Client Contact Sheet Studio every 5 days. Most recently, Magic ARRI ViewFinder was updated on November 5, 2026 and Client Contact Sheet Studio on November 2, 2026.

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