Magic Sonic ViewFinder vs GigShooter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Magic Sonic ViewFinder
This app simulates the field of view for various camera and lens combinations, aiding filmmakers in preproduction. It allows users to preview shots with different focal lengths, aspect ratios, and color presets, and save them for future reference.
- Precise framing preview
- Simulates digital camera field of view
- Supports numerous camera models
- Tele adapter and anamorphic lens simulation
- Aspect ratio frame guides
- Color presets (LUTs)
- Save shots with metadata
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Magic Sonic ViewFinder presents you 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 digital cameras 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 director's viewfinder. The app contains ad banners, which can be turned off with additional in-app purchase. The app is a digital directors viewfinder -- it helps you see the 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: - Alpha a99 II, 7RIII, 7RII - Alpha 7III, 7S II, 7R - Alpha a77, a6500, a6300, a5100 - FS100 / FS 700 - F3 / FS5 / FS7 - FX9 FF 6K / FF crop 5K / S35 4K - RX100 (1" sensor) - Venice 6K / 4K / 3.8K 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: 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 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 Terms of Use: http://dev.kadru.net/tos.html Privacy Policy: http://dev.kadru.net/privacy_policy/Privacy_Policy_Magic_Sony_ViewFinder.html
GigShooter
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Beautiful cinematic video. Directly to your external SSD. GigShooter lets you record in Apple's Cinematic mode directly to a compatible external SSD, so you can capture long recordings without filling your iPhone's internal storage. Simply connect your SSD, choose your video quality and aperture, and press Record. GigShooter handles everything else. Perfect for concerts, live music, performances, interviews, podcasts, presentations, weddings, rehearsals, church services, YouTube videos, and social media content. Cinematic video that stays editable Record with Apple's Cinematic mode and enjoy beautiful background blur with depth information. After recording, you can adjust the depth effect later in the Photos app and other compatible editors. Built for long recording sessions Recording directly to an external SSD gives you more freedom to record longer without worrying about available storage. It also makes transferring your videos to your Mac or PC quick and easy. Features Record directly to a compatible external SSD Capture in Apple's Cinematic mode Choose your preferred aperture for the perfect background blur Record in up to 4K resolution Hide on screen controls while recording for an unobstructed view Clean and easy to use interface No ads No subscriptions Designed for creators who want to focus on recording instead of navigating complicated camera settings. If you love the cinematic look of Apple's Camera app but need the convenience of recording directly to external storage, GigShooter is the perfect companion. Requires a compatible iPhone that supports Apple Cinematic mode and recording to external storage.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GigShooter at none against Magic Sonic ViewFinder's 2. GigShooter also leads on ads (none vs shown). Magic Sonic ViewFinder's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.5). On price 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
Both are free to download. Magic Sonic ViewFinder sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. GigShooter asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Magic Sonic ViewFinder | GigShooter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (42 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 42 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 26.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Roman Medvid | Marko Delac |
In-app purchases
Magic Sonic ViewFinder
- Premium features: subscription1 Month trial$1.491 Month
- Premium features: purchase$4.99
GigShooter
No in-app purchases
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