# Simple DoF Calculator vs pCAM Pro

The clearest difference is price: Simple DoF Calculator at Free against pCAM Pro's $34.99. pCAM Pro's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (97% vs 76%). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Simple DoF Calculator is free to download; pCAM Pro costs $34.99 up front. Simple DoF Calculator sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and pCAM Pro sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

pCAM Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 109 and 222 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Simple DoF Calculator's written reviews are positive against 97% of pCAM Pro's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple DoF Calculator | pCAM Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $34.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (109 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-dof-calculator/id301222730/reviews) | **[4.9 (222 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pcam-pro-camera-tools/id1308057201/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 109 | **222** |
| Positive reviews | 75.5% of reviews | **97.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 13 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dennis van den Berg](https://appshunter.io/developer/300477898) | [David Eubank](https://appshunter.io/developer/1645606643) |

## What reviewers say

### Simple DoF Calculator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-dof-calculator/id301222730)

This app helps photographers and videographers calculate depth of field, near focus, far focus, and hyperfocal distance. It supports a wide range of cameras and lenses, allowing for real-time adjustments to settings like aperture and focal length.

**Highlights:** Depth of field calculation, Hyperfocal distance calculation, Near and far focus calculation, Real-time setting adjustments, Extensive camera support, Support for various lens focal lengths and apertures

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and efficient calculations
- 💡 Good graphical display
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 👍 Accurate results

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Lacks support for newer cameras
- 🐛 Frequent premium upgrade requests
- 🐛 Inaccurate hyperfocal distance calculation
- 🐛 No macro lens support
- 🐛 Difficult to read small text

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on start
- App freezes and closes
- Buttons disappear, preventing exit from settings
- App not working after iOS 8 upgrade
- App not working after update

**Requested features**

- Add support for Canon R series cameras
- Add support for Sony a6700
- Add support for Nikon Zf
- Add support for Canon R5 Mark II
- Add support for Panasonic Lumix LX100


### pCAM Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pcam-pro-camera-tools/id1308057201)

This app provides 27 essential tools for cinematography and photography professionals and students. It offers instant calculations for depth of field, field of view, exposure, and more, with a user-friendly interface designed for on-the-go use.

**Highlights:** Depth of Field calculations, Field of View preview, Focal Length matching, Exposure calculations, HMI Flicker-free settings, Speed Booster adapter calculations, VFX tracking markers

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Indispensable tool for cinematographers
- 👍 Great calculators and converters
- 👍 Very easy to use and intuitive
- 👍 Clear, accurate, and concise
- 👍 Useful for pre-visualization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Does not access iPhone camera for POV simulation
- 🐛 Cartoon cutouts for actors are not realistic
- 🐛 Hyperfocal 'apply' button placement on iPad is accidental
- 🐛 Users had to repurchase the app for updates

**Reported bugs**

- None explicitly mentioned, but feature requests imply areas for improvement.

**Requested features**

- Access iPhone camera for exact POV simulation
- Implement a night mode
- Relocate hyperfocal 'apply' button in Depth-of-Field calculator


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple DoF Calculator free?

Simple DoF Calculator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is pCAM Pro free?

pCAM Pro costs $34.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Simple DoF Calculator or pCAM Pro?

pCAM Pro is rated higher. Simple DoF Calculator averages 4.6 out of 5 from 109 ratings, while pCAM Pro averages 4.9 from 222 ratings.

### Do Simple DoF Calculator or pCAM Pro have ads?

Neither Simple DoF Calculator nor pCAM Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Simple DoF Calculator or pCAM Pro?

Simple DoF Calculator ships an update weekly, and pCAM Pro weekly. Most recently, Simple DoF Calculator was updated on November 6, 2026 and pCAM Pro on November 6, 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.*