Comparison

Fjorden Camera vs The Sunset

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

Head to head
About

Fjorden Camera

This app provides advanced manual camera controls for your iPhone, mimicking the experience of a DSLR. It allows for precise adjustments to shutter speed, aperture, and zoom, along with shooting in various RAW formats for greater editing flexibility.

Highlights
  • Manual camera controls
  • Exposure compensation
  • ISO & shutter speed adjustment
  • Assisted & manual focus
  • Shoot in ProRAW, RAW, JPG & HEIF
  • One-handed UI
Features
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Fjorden Camera is the companion app to the Fjorden Grip, a compact and ergonomic attachment that lets you handle and shoot your iPhone like a DSLR—without the added bulk. Enjoy tactile controls to adjust shutter speed, aperture, and zoom. Use the two-step shutter button to capture moments with more control. Learn more about the grip at Fjorden.co. ++ FEATURES ++ • Manual camera controls • Exposure compensation • ISO & shutter speed • White balance (preset & fully manual) • Assisted & manual focus • Face detection • Focus peaking • Composition tools • Digital zoom • One-handed UI • Dynamic type support • Shoot in ProRAW**, RAW, JPG & HEIF • EXIF/Metadata viewer **ProRAW requires iPhone 12/13/14/15/16 Pro / Pro Max ---- Thank you for choosing our app! We greatly appreciate your support. If you enjoy using our app, please consider leaving a review on the App Store. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us enhance our app and provide an even better experience for you and other users. If you encounter any issues or have suggestions for improvement, please don’t hesitate to get in touch → team@fjorden.co. Privacy policy: https://fjorden.co/privacy Terms of Use: https://fjorden.co/terms

About

The Sunset

Discover precise dates, times, and locations for stunning sunset and sunrise alignments worldwide. Plan photography sessions, hikes, or romantic outings with an interactive map and azimuth angle slider.

Highlights
  • Find sunset and sunrise alignments
  • Location-based searches
  • Interactive map with real-time search
  • Azimuth angle slider for precision
  • Add events to calendar
  • Adaptive map rotation
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**The Sunset app - Discover Perfect Sunsets and Sunrises!** Find and capture sunsets and sunrises with precision using The Sunset! Whether you're an avid photographer, traveler, or simply someone who enjoys watching the sky, The Sunset helps you identify the exact dates, times, and locations for stunning sunset and sunrise alignments worldwide. **Features:** - **Find Sunset and Sunrise Alignments:** Get precise dates and times when the sun aligns perfectly with your location or any chosen azimuth angle. Whether you're searching for sunsets or sunrises, The Sunset app shows you exactly when and where to enjoy these incredible moments. - **Location-Based Searches:** Automatically detect your current location, or search for any place around the world to discover upcoming alignments. Perfect for planning a scenic photography session, a hike, a romantic outing, or a travel itinerary around beautiful sunrises or sunsets. - **Interactive Map with Real-Time Search:** View search results directly on the map! Explore different locations, and instantly see the best alignment dates and times for sunsets and sunrises. Navigate between locations with ease and discover hidden gems for your next adventure. - **Azimuth Angle Slider for Precision:** Adjust the sun’s angle to find the perfect sunset or sunrise that aligns with your desired direction. Whether you're lining up a shot between buildings, through rock formations, or along a coastline, the intuitive angle slider makes it easy to plan the perfect moment. - **Add Events to Calendar:** Never miss a moment! With a single tap, add your selected sunset or sunrise events directly to your calendar. Capture the magic of these moments without worrying about the time or date slipping away. - **Adaptive Map Rotation:** Enable map rotation based on your orientation for a fully immersive experience, helping you perfectly align your view with the setting or rising sun. - **CPU-Optimized for Speed and Efficiency:** The Sunset is designed with performance in mind, ensuring smooth real-time searches, updates, and sun angle calculations without draining your device’s battery. --- **Why The Sunset app?** The Sunset takes the guesswork out of discovering beautiful sunset and sunrise alignments, with precision and ease. Whether you're chasing golden hour moments for a photoshoot, hiking, or planning a peaceful evening by the sea, The Sunset app provides all the tools you need to find and capture the perfect view. Make your next sunset or sunrise an unforgettable experience with The Sunset app!

Screenshots

Fjorden Camera4 screens
The Sunset4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Sunset at 100% against Fjorden Camera's 52%. The Sunset also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3). Fjorden Camera's advantage is price (Free vs $4.99) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 2). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Fjorden Camera is free to download; The Sunset costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The Sunset holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fjorden Camera has 1.3K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Fjorden Camera's written reviews are positive against 100% of The Sunset's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Fjorden Camera versus The Sunset: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFjorden CameraThe Sunset
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.3 (1.3K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews51.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.3K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFjordenSunny Fugate

Customer experience

Fjorden Camera

All ratings1,237 ratings
Positive82.1%
Neutral4.6%
Negative13.3%
Written reviews335 reviews
Positive51.9%
Neutral9.6%
Negative38.5%

The Sunset

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Fjorden Camera

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Bluetooth connectivity issues with Fjorden grip
  • Zoom feature getting stuck or not working properly
  • Settings not saving consistently
  • Freezing and crashing when switching between modes
  • Compatibility problems with newer iPhone models

Requested features

6 requests
  • Video recording mode
  • Advanced white balance controls
  • Customizable camera shortcuts
  • Faster zoom functionality
  • Improved portrait mode and depth control
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  • Compatibility with more third-party lenses

The Sunset

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Fjorden Camera

No in-app purchases

None

The Sunset

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Fjorden Camera free?
Fjorden Camera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Sunset free?
The Sunset costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Fjorden Camera or The Sunset?
The Sunset is rated higher. Fjorden Camera averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while The Sunset averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Fjorden Camera or The Sunset have ads?
Neither Fjorden Camera nor The Sunset shows ads.

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