Comparison

Magic ARRI ViewFinder vs SunPath

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

SunPath

Features
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Stop guessing where the light will be. SunPath tells photographers, filmmakers, travelers, gardeners, and property owners when and where the light will arrive. Point the camera at the sky to see the sun path, check which golden hour this week has the best conditions, choose a place and date, and arrive ready. USE SUNPATH FREE • Sunrise, sunset, golden light, twilight, and daylight times • Camera view: today's full sun arc and live sun position over your camera • Live solar compass and a map with sunrise, selected-time, and sunset rays • Best light windows for the next 7 days, ranked with real weather • Search any city, address, or landmark • Save plans for the next 7 days with a golden-light reminder that knows the cloud forecast • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets counting down to the next light UNLOCK SUNPATH PRO FOREVER • Scrub through the day in the camera view, on any date, with the moon path • Shadow simulator: set an object height and watch its real shadow move across the map • Moon phase, illumination, moonrise, and moonset for night and blue-hour shoots • Line up the sun or moon behind your subject: two pins, every matching date in the next year • Save every location you shoot and reopen it in one tap • Plan any date in the next 10 years, pick the exact solar event, set several reminders, edit and duplicate plans • Best light windows up to 10 days ahead • Export plans to your calendar and share a map image with sun rays PAY ONCE, KEEP IT SunPath Pro is a one-time purchase. No subscription, no ads, no account. BUILT FOR THE FIELD Solar and moon calculations run on your device and work offline. Weather comes from Apple Weather. Location access is optional; you can always drag the map instead.

Screenshots

Magic ARRI ViewFinder4 screens
SunPath4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SunPath at none against Magic ARRI ViewFinder's shown. Magic ARRI ViewFinder's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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 ARRI ViewFinder sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and SunPath sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Magic ARRI ViewFinder versus SunPath: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagic ARRI ViewFinderSunPath
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (177 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings177 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoman MedvidKho Vn

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Magic ARRI ViewFinder

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

SunPath

One-time1
  • SunPath Pro$6.99

Questions

Is Magic ARRI ViewFinder free?
Magic ARRI ViewFinder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SunPath free?
SunPath is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Magic ARRI ViewFinder or SunPath have ads?
Magic ARRI ViewFinder shows ads; SunPath does not.

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