LensKit vs SwitchTake
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LensKit
This app provides professional tools for filmmakers and cinematographers, offering extensive lens specifications, camera coverage simulations, and advanced depth of field calculations. It helps plan shoots, make on-set decisions, and ensure compatibility with various cameras and lenses, including Netflix-approved formats.
- Extensive lens database (2000+ lenses)
- Camera sensor coverage simulation
- Lens matching for various configurations
- Depth of field calculator
- Shot preview and framing simulation
- Netflix 4K mandate compliance tool
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Whether you’re planning a shoot or making decisions on set, LensKit has you covered. Search over 2000 lenses from Angenieux, Arri, Cooke, Hawk, Leica, Zeiss and more. All specs and data sourced by hand: no AI means no hallucinations. SPECS Includes max aperture, lens mounts, weight, length, close focus, front diameter and more* COVERAGE Overlay a lens’ image circle on your camera sensor to make sure it’s covered. Includes over 200 cameras from Arri, Canon, Red, Sony, Blackmagic, Panasonic and more* LENS MATCH Mix and match spherical, anamorphic, speed boosters and extenders, and even factor in post-production extractions— the lens match tool can handle it all. EQUIVALENT No need to worry about crop factors or sensor sizes, just choose a focal length and a camera and get the Super35 equivalent. Or pick the S35 equivalent length you want and see the lens you’ll need. NETFLIX APPROVAL A game changer for anyone who’s struggled with the complexity of which formats and resolutions meet the Netflix "4K mandate"— especially when shooting in anamorphic. Designed in collaboration with Netflix. DEPTH OF FIELD An easy to use yet comprehensive DOF tool that allows for customizing circle of confusion with presets and manual input. PREVIEW See a simulation of your shot based on lens, camera and distance. Or pinch, zoom and reposition to get the exact frame you want, and see what lens or distance you’ll need for it. AND MORE Filter lenses to see only what fits your specific camera and needs. Save your calculations and return to them later. Group together lenses you rent or own for quick access. • Support • For support, send me an email at zak@grayhourmedia.com or message me on Instagram @_zakray. To see all supported cameras and lenses, just install the app (it's free to download!) and open the main dropdown menu. No internet connection required: all data is hard-coded into the app, so there’s no syncing process, and you’ll be able to access it even without a cell signal. • Disclaimer • The "price" feature uses affiliate links from B&H Photo Video. I receive a commission if you make a purchase from one of these links. • About • LensKit is developed by Zak Ray and the team at Gray Hour Media in NYC & LA. Gray Hour produces fresh and original content for film, episodic and the web. Head to www.grayhourmedia.com to check out our work! *Every lens in this app has complete specs, with the exception of some Panavision lenses. We’ve chosen to include these incomplete lenses in the app because of Panavision's importance in the industry. Additionally, while the large majority of lenses have exact image circle data, some—especially some vintage lenses—list only generic format coverage (e.g. Super35, Full Frame, etc) EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
SwitchTake
Streamline your video editing process by making edits and organizing footage as you film. This app allows for intuitive swipe gestures to set in/out points, cut unwanted takes, and create blooper reels. It also helps manage and sequence clips for seamless import into professional editing software.
- Live video editing with swipe gestures
- Set in/out points and cut bad takes
- Create blooper reels
- Organize and rename video clips
- Multi-clip scene director for sequencing
- Generate import files for professional editors
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Join the Video Pre-Editing Revolution. SwitchTake is the ultimate video pre-editing system. Save time and optimize your workflow by making edits and organizing footage as you film. It's natural and easy. With simple swipe gestures, set in/out points, cut bad takes, create a blooper reel, set markers, and much more. EDIT VIDEO SwitchTake is perfect for editing any long take videos such as interviews, talking head shots, events, and much more. MANAGE CLIPS Rename clips, organize media by date/camera, set timeline markers and clip metadata. MULTI-CLIP SCENE DIRECTOR The SwitchTake Scene Director is a powerful tool to order and sequence all of your video clips. While filming give each clip a sequence name, scene number, and other context information. SwitchTake will order your clips and create rough-cut sequences with all the clips cut and combined into unified timelines. VIDEO EDITOR IMPORT Open SwitchTake Timeline on your PC/Mac to easily generate import files to get your videos directly into Premiere Pro, Final Cut, or Davinci Resolve. LIVE VIDEO EDITING * Auto Sync * No Look / Swipe to Edit * Sequence Import * Auto Cut on Silence * Markers * Clip Colors * Blooper Reel * Pause/Resume MANAGE VIDEO CLIPS * Rename Clips * Organize Media by Date/Camera * Set Timeline Markers * Clip Notes/Metadata MULTI-CLIP SCENE DIRECTOR * Multi-Clip Timelines * Tag Clips
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SwitchTake at none against LensKit's 3. SwitchTake also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). LensKit's advantage is ratings volume (56 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. LensKit sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. SwitchTake asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for LensKit against 5.0 for SwitchTake. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LensKit has 56 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
LensKit ships an update every 2 months, SwitchTake monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LensKit | SwitchTake |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (56 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 70.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 56 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 165 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Zak Ray | EZOT, Inc. |
Customer experience
LensKit
SwitchTake
In-app purchases
LensKit
- Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
- Annual Subscription$49.991 Year
- Lifetime Access$99.99
SwitchTake
No in-app purchases









