# LensKit vs CropCamera

The clearest difference is price: LensKit at Free against CropCamera's $2.99. LensKit also leads on ratings volume (56 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). CropCamera's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (89% vs 70%). On rating, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

LensKit is free to download; CropCamera costs $2.99 up front. LensKit sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. CropCamera 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 CropCamera. 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. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of LensKit's written reviews are positive against 89% of CropCamera's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | LensKit | CropCamera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.9 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lenskit-lens-tools/id1523521746/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cropcamera/id1613945133/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **56** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 70.0% of reviews | **88.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Paid |
| Size | 165 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zak Ray](https://appshunter.io/developer/890528996) | [Shinji Nishijima](https://appshunter.io/developer/1554847615) |

## What reviewers say

### LensKit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lenskit-lens-tools/id1523521746)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $99.99 | one-time |


### CropCamera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cropcamera/id1613945133)

Experience DSLR-like photography on your mobile device. Compose shots with a viewfinder, achieve natural bokeh with adjustable aperture, and fine-tune focus and framing after capture. Preview focal lengths and quickly launch the app to never miss a moment.

**Highlights:** Viewfinder shooting experience, Adjustable aperture for bokeh, Post-capture focus and framing adjustments, Multiple focal length previews, Quick app launch, Support for various aspect ratios

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LensKit free?

LensKit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is CropCamera free?

CropCamera costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, LensKit or CropCamera?

CropCamera is rated higher. LensKit averages 4.9 out of 5 from 56 ratings, while CropCamera averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do LensKit or CropCamera have ads?

Neither LensKit nor CropCamera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LensKit or CropCamera?

LensKit ships an update every 2 months, and CropCamera every 2 months. Most recently, LensKit was updated on October 24, 2026 and CropCamera on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*