Comparison

Magic ARRI ViewFinder vs Printax

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

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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

Printax

Prepare and print photos from your iPhone or iPad using instax mini printers. Easily crop, adjust, and queue images, with options for automatic or manual color correction and custom LUT import. Monitor print progress and film levels directly within the app.

Highlights
  • Photo cropping and adjustment
  • Automatic and manual color correction
  • 3D LUT import
  • Multiple copy setting
  • Film and print progress tracking
  • Printer status monitoring
Features
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Printax prepares photos and prints them on instax mini printers, from your iPhone or iPad. Choose photos from your library, or touch and hold Add to pick them from Files. You can also share a photo from Photos or another app and print it right in the Share sheet. • See the printer, your photos, and Print on one screen. • Crop with Fill or Fit, then rotate, flip, zoom, and position each photo. • Keep the original look, let Ultra adjust exposure and highlights for print, or fine-tune light and color yourself. • Import a 3D .cube LUT from Files, set its intensity, and compare with the original. • Set copies for each photo and watch them stack up in the preview. • See how much film is left and which photos need more sheets. • Follow print progress right in the Print button. • Check the printer's battery, remaining film, and status. Works with instax mini Link, mini Link 2, and mini Link 3. You need one of these printers and instax mini film. Square and Wide printers are not supported. Printax keeps your queue and imported LUTs only while the app is running. If it cannot confirm that a print finished, it asks you to check the printer before you try again. Printax is an independent app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by FUJIFILM. Printax includes optional, one-time tips to support the developer. Tips do not unlock additional features, content, or services. All app features are available without tipping.

Screenshots

Magic ARRI ViewFinder4 screens
Printax4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Printax at none against Magic ARRI ViewFinder's shown. Printax also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Magic ARRI ViewFinder's advantage is ratings volume (178 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 Printax sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Printax holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic ARRI ViewFinder has 178 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Magic ARRI ViewFinder ships an update monthly, Printax every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Magic ARRI ViewFinder versus Printax: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagic ARRI ViewFinderPrintax
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (178 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings178 — better1
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 8 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoman Medvid俊尧 周

Customer experience

Magic ARRI ViewFinder

All ratings177 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral0.6%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

Printax

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Printax

One-time2
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Buy me a coffee$4.99

Questions

Is Magic ARRI ViewFinder free?
Magic ARRI ViewFinder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Printax free?
Printax is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Magic ARRI ViewFinder or Printax?
Printax is rated higher. Magic ARRI ViewFinder averages 4.8 out of 5 from 178 ratings, while Printax averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Magic ARRI ViewFinder or Printax have ads?
Magic ARRI ViewFinder shows ads; Printax does not.
Which is updated more often, Magic ARRI ViewFinder or Printax?
Magic ARRI ViewFinder ships an update monthly, and Printax every 8 days. Most recently, Magic ARRI ViewFinder was updated on November 11, 2026 and Printax on November 12, 2026.

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