FinderKit vs False Checker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FinderKit
This app simulates camera and lens combinations to provide an accurate preview for filmmaking and photography. It helps users organize projects, save media, and generate shotlists, streamlining workflow for creators and crews.
- Accurate camera and lens previews
- Extensive camera and lens library
- Project and scene organization
- In-app gallery with notes
- PDF shotlist export
- Customizable overlays and accessories
- Multicam preset buttons
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200+ cameras, 2000+ lenses, the fastest lens selection of any viewfinder app, plus PDF shotlists, project organization, and iCloud sync. Whether you're scouting a location, testing a new angle on set, or making a quick photo-based storyboard, FinderKit will help you work faster and keep you and your crew in sync. FinderKit also has a dedicated mode for photographers, with common photo sensor sizes and a simplified lens interface. Simply choose your camera and lens package, and you'll get an accurate preview of what your camera will see. Quickly scroll the lens list to change focal lengths—no need to manually tap through each lens to get to the one you want. Save photos and videos to the in-app gallery, where you can organize by project and scene, add notes, or share. CAMERAS AND LENSES Includes over 200 cameras from brands like Arri, Canon, Red, Sony, Blackmagic, Panasonic and more, as well as over 2000 lenses from Angenieux, Arri, Cooke, Canon, DZO, Hawk, Leica, Zeiss and others. You can even group together individual lenses to make a custom kit for each project. ACCESSORIES AND OVERLAYS Speed boosters, extenders, aspect ratios, custom crops, thirds, grids, title safe, crosshair—FinderKit has it all. PROJECTS Projects let you organize your work. New photos and videos are saved to the project currently selected, along with your most recent camera and lens selections. When you return to that project later, your media and camera/lens settings are automatically loaded. GALLERY With an easy to use design, the gallery makes it simple to view, organize, and share media. When viewing media, just swipe up to see metadata and add titles/notes. Swipe back down to return to the gallery. Media is automatically grouped by project, and you can further organize by scene if you choose. ICLOUD SYNC Keep your media safe in the event of device loss or damage, and download FinderKit for Mac + iPad to view, organize and share your media on a large screen device with mouse and keyboard support. AND MORE • Fullscreen mode lets you cut out the distractions, hiding all the controls except the lens picker and shutter buttons. • Looks let you dial in exposure, contrast, temperature, saturation and more. • Multicam buttons store preset camera and lens combinations for easy access when you're working with multiple cameras. • A coverage warning lets you know that the lens you selected may not cover the current camera sensor (with a shortcut to LensKit to see the full coverage chart). • If you use CameraKit or LensKit, a single tap sends your setup to FinderKit, and vice versa • Even more features to come! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
False Checker
This tool helps filmmakers analyze exposure and lighting using false color visualization. It provides instant insights into lighting ratios and stop differences, aiding in on-set decisions and pre-production planning.
- False color visualization
- Lighting ratio calculator
- Quick reference tool
- Easy-to-use interface
- Exposure analysis
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False Checker was designed for filmmakers who need a quick and accurate way to analyze exposure on set or during pre-production. Whether you're referencing images on set or researching for upcoming projects, this tool gives you precise insights into lighting and exposure using false color. Features: False Color Visualization: Instantly convert images into false color to see exposure levels at a glance. Lighting Ratio Calculator: Tap two IRE swatches to get the lighting ratio and stop difference between highlights and shadows. Quick Reference Tool: Perfect for on-set use or pre-shoot planning, ensuring your lighting is spot on. Easy-to-Use Interface: Simple, intuitive design for fast analysis. Created to give filmmakers a quick and easy way to check exposure and lighting on the go. Whether you're on set or prepping for your next job, False Checker helps you nail the perfect shot.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: FinderKit at 90% against False Checker's 0%. FinderKit also leads on price (Free vs $5.99) and rating (4.9 vs 4.0). False Checker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads, 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
FinderKit is free to download; False Checker costs $5.99 up front. FinderKit sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. False Checker asks for nothing beyond the download.
FinderKit holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FinderKit has 13 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of FinderKit's written reviews are positive against 0% of False Checker's.
FinderKit ships an update every 2 months, False Checker every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FinderKit | False Checker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $5.99 |
| Rating | 4.9 (13 ratings) — better | 4.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 89.7% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Zak Ray | eric Hernandez |
Customer experience
FinderKit
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In-app purchases
FinderKit
- Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
- Annual Subscription$49.991 Year
- Lifetime Access$29.99
False Checker
No in-app purchases
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