Comparison

Simple DoF Calculator vs SetMyCamera

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

Head to head
About

Simple DoF Calculator

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
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Simple DoF Calculator is a free depth of field calculator, DoF calculator and hyperfocal distance calculator for iPhone and iPad. It helps photographers, videographers and focus pullers calculate near focus, far focus, total depth of field and hyperfocal distance for any setting. Perfect for landscape, portrait, macro, video and cinema work. Choose your camera, aperture, focal length and focus distance to see depth of field calculations update in real time. Aperture range: f/0.95 - f/64. Focal length: 3 mm - 1200 mm. Focus distance: 1 in. - 999 ft. Supported cameras and formats include: Canon 1D (II, III, IV), 1Ds, 1D X, 1D C, 5D, 5DS, 6D, 7D, 10D-90D, 100D-850D, 1000D-4000D, Digital Rebel, XT/XTi, XS/XSi, T1i-T7i, M, M2, M3, M5, M6, M10, M50, M100, M200, R(a), RP, R1, R3, R5 (II,C), R6 (II,III), R7, R8 (II), R10, R50 (V), R100, PowerShot G, S and SX series. Contax N Digital. DxO ONE. Epson RD-1/RD-1S. Fujifilm S1/S2/S3/S5 Pro, HS10/11/20/22/30/33/50, X-Pro1-3, X-H1, X-H2(S), X-T1, X-T2, X-T3, X-T4, X-T5, X-T10, X-T20, X-T30(II/III), X-T50, X-T200, X-E1, X-E2, X-E3, X-E4, X-E5, X-S10, X-S20, X-M5, X70, X100(S/T/F/V/VI), X10, X-S1, GFX 50S, 50SII, 50R, GFX100, GFX100 II, 100S, 100SII, 100RF. Hasselblad H1D, H3DII-22/31/39/50, H4D-31/40/50/60, X1D, X1D II, X2D 100C, X2D II 100C, 907X & CFV 100C. Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D/5D. Leaf Aptus-II and Credo backs. Phase One P30/P40/P45/P65/IQ260/Achromatic. Leica Digilux 3, M8, M8.2, M9(P), M10(P,D), M11(P,D,Mono), Q, Q2, Q3, Q3 43, Q3 Mono, SL, SL2, SL2-S, SL3, SL3-S, SL3-P, M 240, M EV1, X, X2, X-E, T, S2. Nikon D1H, D1X, D2X, D2Xs, D2H, D2Hs, D3, D3x, D3s, D4, D4s, D5, D6, Df, D40-D90, D100, D200, D300(s), D500, D600, D610, D700, D750, D780, D800, D810, D850, D3000-D7500, P520, P530, P600, P7000, P7100, P7700, P900, P950, P1000, J1-J5, V1-V3, Z5 (II)(C), Z6(II,III), Z7(II), Z8, Z9, Z30, Z50(II), Z fc, Z f, ZR. Olympus/OM System OM-1(II), OM-3, OM-5(II), OM-D, E-1, E-3, E-5, E-30, E-300-E-620, E-M1, E-M5, E-M10, E-P1, E-P2, E-P3, E-PL1-8, E-PM1/2, PEN, PEN-F. Panasonic S1(R/H), S1II(E), S1RII, S5(II/X), S9, G1, G2, G3, G7, G9(II), G10, G80/85, G90/95, G97, G100(D), GX1, GX7, GX8, GX85, GH1, GH2, GH3, GH4, GH5(II/S), GH6, GH7, GF1, GF2, GF3, GF5, GF7, L1, L10, LX1, LX2, LX3, LX5, LX7, LX10, LX100, FZ28-FZ2500, TZ5-TZ100. Pentax K-1, K-3, K-5, K-7, K-10D, K20D, K30, K50, K70, K-x, K-r, KF, K-500, K200D, K110D, K100D, K2000, *ist D, 645D, 645Z. Ricoh GR, GR II, GR III, GR IIIx, GR IV, GR Digital. Samsung GX and NX series. Sigma DP1/DP2, Merrill DP1/DP2/DP3, SD1, SD9-SD15, fp, fp L, BF. Sony A100-A900, A5100, A6000, A6100, A6300, A6400, A6500, A6600, A6700, A1(II), A7(II-V), A7C(II/R), A7R(II-VI), A7S(II/III), A9(II/III), SLT A33-A99, RX1/RX1R, RX10, RX100, QX10/QX30/QX100, NEX-3/5/6/7, ZV-E1, ZV-E10(II), HX and H series. Z Cam E1. Analog photo formats: APS, 35mm, half-frame, 6x4.5, 6x6, 6x7, 6x8, 6x9, 6x12, 6x17, 4x5, 5x7, 8x10. Cinema formats: Super 8, 16mm, Super 16, 35mm, 75mm, Arri Alexa, Alexa 65, Alexa LF, Blackmagic Cinema/Pocket/Production 4K, Canon C300, RED One/Epic/Scarlet-X, SI-2K, Sony FS700/F55/F5/F3, 1/4, 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 inch and CoC values. Your camera is not on the list? Let us know and we will add it. You can download new cameras in the app.

About

SetMyCamera

This app provides advanced tools to help photographers of all levels master camera settings and create stunning images. It offers features like depth of field calculators, light metering, and composition assistance, supporting both digital and film cameras.

Highlights
  • Depth of field calculation
  • Light metering
  • Composition assistance
  • Print size calculator
  • Field of view visualizer
  • Flash configuration
Features
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Are you ready to take your photography to the next level? Look no further than SetMyCamera! With SetMyCamera’s advanced tools, you will be able to create visually stunning images with exceptional technical expertise. Imagine capturing award-winning photos in no time! SetMyCamera is your secret weapon for taking control of camera settings. SetMyCamera offers various base versions, each of which can be upgraded to the full feature set. For a complete list of features, head over to SetMyCamera.com. This basic version has all the essentials to start exploring camera settings. What is SetMyCamera? SetMyCamera is the ultimate photography app for all your photography needs. Whether you are a pro or a beginner, use digital or film cameras, capturing videos or photos, SetMyCamera has you covered. SetMyCamera offers a range of features, including depth of field, composition assistance, light metering, print resolutions, flash settings, and more. You can even learn about reciprocity, field of view, angle of view, depth of field, f/stop, shutter speed, ISO, and hyperfocal distances. SetMyCamera also supports accessories like filters, diopters, bellows, speed boosters, extension tubes, and teleconverters. SetMyCamera has an in-app tutorial to help you get started. Settings are easily adjusted using a thumbwheel or slider, and animated graphics make learning a breeze. Here are some SetMyCamera features: Traditional depth of field: This feature helps you find the perfect depth of field by entering aperture (f/stop) and subject distance. An animated graphic shows what you are setting. Reverse depth of field: This unique feature lets you set the perfect aperture (f/stop) or lens focal length by entering the near and far in-focus distances. An animated graphic helps you visualize the settings. Light meter: This handy tool measures the available ambient light, whether it’s the light the camera sees or the light that falls on the subject. It even includes a sunny 16 light guide. Photo shoot notes: The built-in notes database is perfect for your photo shoots to make your photography experience easier and more organized. Print size calculator: This tool helps you convert your photos into high-quality prints based on your camera. Field of view visualizer: This feature enables you to preview your photo capture. It utilizes your iPhone or iPad’s camera and offers various options, including histograms, the rule of thirds, hot spot detection, and adjustable exposure settings. Angle of view calculator: This tool helps you position your camera according to the lens and subject, considering the camera distance. Flash configuration: This tool eliminates the guesswork when setting up flash photos. Exposure value, neutral density filter, and reciprocity calculations: SetMyCamera can also calculate these values for you. Shutter speed recommendations: This tool helps you choose the right shutter speed to avoid blurry photos. Standard conversion information: SetMyCamera includes standard conversion information for cameras and field information. A wide range of cameras and settings: SetMyCamera has an extensive list of pre-defined cameras or you can define your own. Included is support for both Imperial and Metric units. User-Friendly: Customizable interface with selectable themes including dark mode, and support for over 30 languages. SetMyCamera is compatible with iPhone and iPad. On iPhone, an Apple Watch app is included. A MacOS version is available for your desktop or laptop. Some features may require in-app purchases. For a comparison chart of included features, visit https://setmycamera.com/products/compare/. What others say: “SetMyCamera assists depth of field calculations and serves as a great teaching tool” – MacWorld SetMyCamera respects your privacy and doesn’t collect user data. For more information, visit SetMyCamera.com. https://setmycamera.com/SMC_PP/SMC_PrivacyPolicy.html https://setmycamera.com/SMC_PP/SMC_TermsOfUse.html

Screenshots

Simple DoF Calculator4 screens
SetMyCamera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Simple DoF Calculator at 76% against SetMyCamera's 44%. Simple DoF Calculator also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and rating (4.6 vs 4.4). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Simple DoF Calculator sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and SetMyCamera sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.29 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Simple DoF Calculator holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 109 and 142 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Simple DoF Calculator's written reviews are positive against 44% of SetMyCamera's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple DoF Calculator ships an update weekly, SetMyCamera every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Simple DoF Calculator versus SetMyCamera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple DoF CalculatorSetMyCamera
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (109 ratings) — better4.4 (142 ratings)
Positive reviews75.5% of reviews — better43.7% of reviews
Number of ratings109142 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDennis van den BergBluestone Pond

Customer experience

Simple DoF Calculator

All ratings109 ratings
Positive92.7%
Neutral0.9%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews143 reviews
Positive75.5%
Neutral4.9%
Negative19.6%

SetMyCamera

All ratings141 ratings
Positive85.8%
Neutral2.1%
Negative12.1%
Written reviews238 reviews
Positive43.7%
Neutral5.0%
Negative51.3%

Bugs and requests

Simple DoF Calculator

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • 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
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  • App not launching on older iOS versions
  • Purchase not appearing in phone

Requested features

20 requests
  • 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
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  • Add support for FujiFilm HS20
  • Add support for Nikon D500
  • Add support for Nikon D7000
  • Add support for Canon 60D
  • Add support for Ricoh GR Digital series, GXR
  • Add option to display DoF in inches or millimeters
  • Add option to display 1/3, 1/2, or full f-stops
  • Add a setting for lens tilt calculations
  • Add a camera bag function to store lenses
  • Add ability to adjust circle of confusion diameter
  • Add ability to adjust reproduction ratio
  • Add display of half hyperfocal distance
  • Add option to lock focal length
  • Add manual feet/meter override button
  • Add equivalent focal length for non-full frame cameras

SetMyCamera

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Simple DoF Calculator

Subscriptions4
  • Premium Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$19.991 Year
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  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year
10 purchases

SetMyCamera

Subscriptions4
  • SetMyCamera to ProPlus3 Days trial$3.293 Months
  • SetMyCamera to ProPlus3 Days trial$4.493 Months
  • SetMyCamera to ProPlus 1 year7 Days trial$9.991 Year
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  • SetMyCamera to ProPlus 1 year7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time6
  • upgrade to SetMyCamera$2.99
  • Upgrade to SetMyCameraDF$4.99
  • Upgrade to SetMyCameraMx$6.99
Show 3 more
  • upgrade to SetMyCamera$8.99
  • Upgrade to SetMyCameraPro$9.99
  • SetMyCamera to ProPlus NE$39.99

Questions

Is Simple DoF Calculator free?
Simple DoF Calculator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SetMyCamera free?
SetMyCamera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Simple DoF Calculator or SetMyCamera?
Simple DoF Calculator is rated higher. Simple DoF Calculator averages 4.6 out of 5 from 109 ratings, while SetMyCamera averages 4.4 from 142 ratings.
Do Simple DoF Calculator or SetMyCamera have ads?
Neither Simple DoF Calculator nor SetMyCamera shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simple DoF Calculator or SetMyCamera?
Simple DoF Calculator ships an update weekly, and SetMyCamera every 3 weeks. Most recently, Simple DoF Calculator was updated on November 6, 2026 and SetMyCamera on November 6, 2026.

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