# LensKit vs CineTemp

The clearest difference is price: LensKit at Free against CineTemp's $19.99. LensKit also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). CineTemp's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (94% vs 70%). On rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

LensKit is free to download; CineTemp costs $19.99 up front. LensKit sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. CineTemp asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for LensKit against 4.9 for CineTemp. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 56 and 42 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of LensKit's written reviews are positive against 94% of CineTemp's.

LensKit ships an update every 2 months, CineTemp every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LensKit | CineTemp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $19.99 |
| Rating | [4.9 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lenskit-lens-tools/id1523521746/reviews) | **[4.9 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cinetemp/id6738967033/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **56** | 42 |
| Positive reviews | 70.0% of reviews | **93.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#32** |
| Size | 165 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zak Ray](https://appshunter.io/developer/890528996) | [TKNYE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1783198959) |

## 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 |


### CineTemp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cinetemp/id6738967033)

**Currently charting:** #32 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

This tool helps filmmakers and cinematographers measure color temperature and ND values using their iPhone camera. It offers real-time readings, a luminance histogram, and a library for saving shot notes and metadata to ensure color consistency.

**Highlights:** Color temperature readings via iPhone camera, ND calculation via iPhone camera, Real-time measurements with multiple lenses, Luminance histogram, Location-aware shot library, Scene comparison tools

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LensKit free?

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

### Is CineTemp free?

CineTemp costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

CineTemp is rated higher. LensKit averages 4.9 out of 5 from 56 ratings, while CineTemp averages 4.9 from 42 ratings.

### Do LensKit or CineTemp have ads?

Neither LensKit nor CineTemp shows ads.

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

LensKit ships an update every 2 months, and CineTemp every 3 weeks. Most recently, LensKit was updated on October 24, 2026 and CineTemp on October 30, 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.*