Comparison

Magic Nikonian ViewFinder vs ND Easy

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

Head to head
About

Magic Nikonian ViewFinder

Simulates the field of view for specific camera and lens combinations, aiding photographers in pre-production. Capture shots with embedded metadata and control focus and white balance.

Highlights
  • Simulates camera and lens field of view
  • Supports various Nikon camera models
  • Adjustable focal length and aspect ratio
  • Apply color presets (LUTs)
  • Capture images with metadata
  • Control exposure, focus, and white balance
Features
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Magic Nikonian 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 Nikon digital cameras or lens and can help thousands of professionals in photography 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 (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: - Nikon D4s, D5, Z7, Z6 - Nikon D750, D810, etc (marked as DXX0 in the app) - Nikon D500 - Nikon D5600, D3400, D7500, etc (marked as DXX00 in the app) 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 lets you apply color presets (aka LUTs) to the live picture, which brings you even closer to the final shot. You may capture the image for future reference, with additional data like the focal length, date/time and camera / lens information. While capturing, you may lock exposure and turn on/off AF to better control the captured picture. You can turn on the AF mode, or lock the focus temporarily. You can also tap the live screen to focus on particular objects. 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. 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 - Price: $1.49 - 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 - Price: $4.99 Privacy Policy: http://dev.kadru.net/privacy_policy/Privacy_Policy_Magic_CaNiLu_ViewFinder.html

About

ND Easy

Features
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Select the ND filter you own that best matches your shooting angle, and determine how important the CPL filter is for the shot.

Screenshots

Magic Nikonian ViewFinder4 screens
ND Easy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ND Easy at none against Magic Nikonian ViewFinder's 2. ND Easy also leads on ads (none vs shown). Magic Nikonian ViewFinder's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price and update cadence 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 Nikonian ViewFinder sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. ND Easy asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Magic Nikonian ViewFinder ships an update every 6 weeks, ND Easy every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Magic Nikonian ViewFinder versus ND Easy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagic Nikonian ViewFinderND Easy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (39 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings39 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoman MedvidGerard DUVAL

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Magic Nikonian ViewFinder

Subscriptions1
  • Premium features: subscription$1.491 Month
One-time1
  • Premium features: purchase$4.99
None

ND Easy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Magic Nikonian ViewFinder free?
Magic Nikonian ViewFinder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ND Easy free?
ND Easy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Magic Nikonian ViewFinder or ND Easy have ads?
Magic Nikonian ViewFinder shows ads; ND Easy does not.
Which is updated more often, Magic Nikonian ViewFinder or ND Easy?
Magic Nikonian ViewFinder ships an update every 6 weeks, and ND Easy every 5 weeks. Most recently, Magic Nikonian ViewFinder was updated on October 22, 2026 and ND Easy on October 31, 2026.

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