Comparison

Freefly Ember vs Cine Viewfinder

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

Head to head
About

Freefly Ember

Control your Freefly Ember camera wirelessly from your iOS or iPadOS device. Adjust settings, review footage instantly, and export your best shots with ease. The app mirrors your camera's on-screen interface for a seamless workflow.

Highlights
  • Wireless camera connection
  • Live preview
  • Remote camera settings adjustment
  • Instant video playback
  • Export selected video clips
  • Synced user interface
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Introducing remote wireless control for your Freefly Ember on iOS and iPadOS. Quickly adjust your camera settings, enjoy instant playback, and easily export your favorite shots, all directly from the app. The Ember app replicates all camera controls available on the on-camera UI, providing a cohesive and intuitive experience. Any changes made on your camera are reflected in the app instantly, ensuring you're always in full control. Key Features: Wireless Connection: Connect the app to your Freely Ember camera via the camera’s WiFi network to view live preview and control your camera settings. Instant Playback: Replay your shots instantly, allowing you to check and perfect your videos on the go. Export: Specify in/out points on videos and transfer your shots directly from the camera to your device with a few simple taps. Synced UI: Changes made on your camera are instantly mirrored on the app for a seamless experience. Video playback requires a device that supports ProRes decoding: iPhone 13 and newer iPad Mini 6th generation and newer iPad Pro 12.9” 5th generation and newer iPad Pro 11” 3rd generation and newer iPad Air 5th generation and newer Ensure your device's compatibility for the best experience.

About

Cine Viewfinder

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Cine Viewfinder Cine Viewfinder is a professional framing and lens visualization tool designed for filmmakers, cinematographers, directors and camera operators. Build virtual camera packages using real cameras, sensor formats, mounts, adapters and lenses, then preview framing, focal lengths and field of view directly on your device. The app includes a large and continuously growing database containing hundreds of cameras, lenses, sensor formats, mounts and adapters. New equipment is regularly added through updates, helping you keep your virtual camera package aligned with real-world productions. Whether you are scouting locations, planning a shot list, discussing coverage with a director, selecting lenses or testing framing options on set, Cine Viewfinder provides a fast and practical visual reference tool. Features • Extensive camera database • Extensive lens database with cinema and photo lenses • Sensor format database • Mount and adapter database • Live framing preview • Focal length and field of view simulation • Anamorphic squeeze and desqueeze support • Aspect ratio and frame line preview • Safe area and composition guides • Horizon, tilt and roll monitoring • GPS and location information • City and geographic metadata for captures • LUT preview support • Photo reference capture • Video reference capture • Metadata-rich captures • Capture archive browser • Quick sharing of captures and references • Persistent camera package and lens settings between sessions • Fullscreen landscape interface optimized for production use Cine Viewfinder is designed as a practical production companion, allowing filmmakers to evaluate framing, lens choices and camera configurations before and during shooting. Captured references can be used for planning, communication, continuity, technical documentation and creative decision-making throughout production.

Screenshots

Freefly Ember4 screens
Cine Viewfinder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Freefly Ember at Free against Cine Viewfinder's $2.99. On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Freefly Ember is free to download; Cine Viewfinder costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Freefly Ember versus Cine Viewfinder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFreefly EmberCine Viewfinder
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFREEFLY SYSTEMS INC.William Carrer

In-app purchases

None

Freefly Ember

No in-app purchases

None

Cine Viewfinder

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Freefly Ember free?
Freefly Ember is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cine Viewfinder free?
Cine Viewfinder costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Freefly Ember or Cine Viewfinder have ads?
Neither Freefly Ember nor Cine Viewfinder shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Freefly Ember or Cine Viewfinder?
Freefly Ember ships an update monthly, and Cine Viewfinder monthly. Most recently, Freefly Ember was updated on November 3, 2026 and Cine Viewfinder on October 31, 2026.

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