Comparison

Depth Of Field Calculator vs Cascable Studio

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

Head to head
About

Depth Of Field Calculator

Easily calculate depth of field for your photographs. Input your subject distance, focal length, and f-stop to visualize focus ranges and understand how camera settings impact your images. Supports various units and custom camera sensor data.

Highlights
  • Depth of field calculation
  • Near and far focus distance visualization
  • Adjustable subject distance, focal length, and f-stop
  • Diagrammatic representation of focus
  • Customizable units (meters, millimeters, feet, inches)
  • Support for specific camera models and Circle of Confusion values
Features
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Camera list updated to beginning October 2024. If yours is not listed please email stating which one is missing and I will be happy to add it to the next release. Ever taken a picture and wished that either more of it had been in focus or the exact reverse and that less had been in focus? Of course you have I certainly have. But what settings on your camera give which results and what if you change one of those settings what is the Depth of Field then. You can calculate it all yourself but it is not easy. This App takes all of those problems and makes it easy to find the answers. Just type in the distance to the subject, the focal length being used and the f-stop and the App calculates the near and far distances of acceptable focus and therefore the depth of field. This is all shown on an easy to understand diagram. An example is: You are trying to take a photo of a bee on a flower and all but the bee is to be out of focus. Set the distance of the subject to be 200 mm (20 cm, approx 8 inches), set the f-stop to be f/5.6 and set the focal length at 50 mm. The App calculates that the depth of field is 3.41 mm (0.3 cm, a small fraction of an inch). The bee will be partially in focus but bees are more than 3.4 mm across so that depth of field is probably not what you were looking for. Set the camera to f/22 and now the depth of field is 13.39 mm (1.39 cm or just over half an inch) now this is much closer to what you wanted. Now maybe the whole of bee is in focus but still all of its surroundings are out of focus. This App will help you take much better photographs by being able to understand the relationship between the settings on your camera and the depth of field that they produce. The diagram shown is better than a thousand words of text (as the saying goes). You can now easily see what effect a change in the settings will make. The Depth of Field Calculator allows you to quickly calculate the near and far distances of acceptable focus. Just select the distance you are focused at, the f/stop and the len's focal length and the diagram shows you at what distance acceptable focus starts and at what distance it ends. You can select to express the focus distance in metres, millimetres, feet and inches. Unlike other Apps this App does not use picker wheels for the f/stop and focal length values so you can enter whatever values you want. The only other thing you have to do is select the camera you are using. The Camera button takes you to a page with the makers of cameras listed to the left. Select the maker of your camera and then scroll down the list to the model. Select Save and you are now ready to calculate the correct values. The calculations work using a value called the Circle of Confusion. This changes depending on the camera make and model. If you camera is not listed then email and it will be added. You can generally find your Circle of Confusion value on the web. Once you know this value just set it manually in field at the top and Save. You can manually specify the Circle of Confusion to use. Just select the field at the top and type in the value required. Select OK and then select Save. The user-defined Circle of Confusion will be used.

About

Cascable Studio

Control and automate your camera functions directly from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Transfer photos and videos, trigger the shutter remotely, and utilize built-in automation tools for timelapses and more. Compatible with over 250 camera models.

Highlights
  • Remote camera control
  • Automated timelapses
  • Exposure bracketing
  • Shutter remote control
  • Fast image downloading
  • RAW capture support
  • Unified interface
Features
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Cascable Studio can take a good camera and make it amazing by helping you control and automate its functions right from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. You can even transfer your photos and videos from it, all from one app. Compatible with more than 250 different cameras* from the biggest manufacturers, Cascable Studio connects via WiFi and USB* for super-fast image importing and much more. Whether you're a photography master or an eager hobbyist, Cascable Studio is the app your camera has been missing. Features include: - Full control of your camera's exposure and other settings right from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. - Trigger the remote shutter for your camera through the app, whether in a studio, out in the field, or for a group shot. - Support for timelapses, exposure bracketing, and more with built-in automation tools. - Apple Watch support for controlling your camera's shutter — perfect for capturing those group shots! - TV output via both AirPlay and HDMI, making it easier to share your photos with others. - Built-in calculators for exposure and other features – great for astrophotography and more. - Fast and easy downloading of full resolution images (including RAW**) directly to your iPhone or iPad. - RAW capture with ease**. - Powerful drag-and-drop automation for creating complex and unique timelapse sequences and so much more. - Support for flash drives and SSDs for more flexible media storage options. - A zero-tap backup option so you'll never lose a photo again. - A single, unified interface regardless of the camera you use — no more learning curves when you buy a new camera! --- * Available features vary depending on camera model and connection method. When using USB, Cascable can import images from any camera that supports the industry-standard PTP protocol, and can fully remote control and automate Canon EOS, GoPro, Nikon, and Sony cameras. When using WiFi, Cascable supports WiFi or Ethernet equipped cameras from the following model ranges: - Canon EOS, PowerShot and IXUS/ELPH, - Fujifilm X and Finepix, - GoPro HERO 9 Black and newer, - Nikon D, - Olympus OM-D, PEN, and SH, - Panasonic LUMIX, - Phase One IQ4 with the XT or XF camera system, - Sony Alpha, HX, RX, and NEX. ** Fujifilm, GoPro, IXUS/ELPH models and certain older Panasonic/PowerShot models don't support RAW image transfer. See the Cascable Studio website for details. --- Cascable Studio Pro is required to unlock some additional features. Cascable Studio Pro is available as a one-time purchase or subscription – whichever you prefer. If you choose to subscribe to Cascable Studio Pro the purchase will be charged to your App Store account. The subscription will automatically renew 24 hours before it runs out and you can manage it from User Settings in the App Store. Terms and Privacy Policy: http://cascable.se/privacy --- Canon, EOS, PowerShot, IXUS and ELPH are trademarks of Canon Inc. Fujifilm and Finepix are trademarks of FUJIFILM Corporation. GoPro, HERO and their respective logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of GoPro, Inc. Olympus, Olympus PEN, STYLUS and OM-D are trademarks of Olympus Corporation. Nikon is a trademark of Nikon Corporation. NEX, RX and α are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Uses the Camera Remote API by Sony.

Screenshots

Depth Of Field Calculator3 screens
Cascable Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Cascable Studio at Free against Depth Of Field Calculator's $0.99. Cascable Studio also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (381 vs 44). Depth Of Field Calculator's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.0) and review sentiment (69% vs 44%). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Cascable Studio is free to download; Depth Of Field Calculator costs $0.99 up front. Depth Of Field Calculator sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Cascable Studio sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Depth Of Field Calculator holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cascable Studio has 381 ratings behind it against 44, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Depth Of Field Calculator's written reviews are positive against 44% of Cascable Studio's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Depth Of Field Calculator ships an update every 2 months, Cascable Studio monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Depth Of Field Calculator versus Cascable Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDepth Of Field CalculatorCascable Studio
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (44 ratings) — better4.0 (381 ratings)
Positive reviews69.1% of reviews — better44.1% of reviews
Number of ratings44381 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB99 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEssence ComputingCascable AB

Customer experience

Depth Of Field Calculator

All ratings44 ratings
Positive93.2%
Neutral2.3%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews68 reviews
Positive69.1%
Neutral11.8%
Negative19.1%

Cascable Studio

All ratings379 ratings
Positive71.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative19.0%
Written reviews220 reviews
Positive44.1%
Neutral15.0%
Negative40.9%

User reviews

Depth Of Field Calculator

From 44 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and accurate calculations
  • 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
  • 💡 Very helpful for understanding DoF
  • 👍 Great for planning shots
  • 👍 Good value for money (for some)

Room to improve

  • 💰 Many in-app purchases required
  • 👎 Poor design and spelling errors
  • 👎 App crashes on iPhone 6+
  • 👎 Inconsistent UI for text entry
  • 👎 Results not always in desired units

Cascable Studio

From 381 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Powerful remote control features
  • 🔍 Excellent camera control and preview
  • 📷 Great for tethered shooting
  • 🕰️ Useful intervalometer and bulb mode
  • 🌄 Helpful for astrophotography

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent connection issues
  • ⚠️ Compatibility problems with some cameras
  • 🔍 Limited camera setting control
  • 🔍 Slow photo review and transfer speeds
  • 💰 Expensive for some users

Bugs and requests

Depth Of Field Calculator

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • App crashes on iPhone 6+
  • In-app purchases for exif data crash
  • App asks to buy or restore purchase even after buying
  • Unit conversion does not convert values
  • Switching from feet to meters does not convert values
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  • Fields for text entry are inconsistent
  • Results not always in desired units (e.g., 0.07 feet)
  • Some fields drop cursor, others highlight text

Requested features

21 requests
  • Add Nikon Z8 to camera list
  • Add Mamiya 7 to camera list
  • Add Nikon D5500 to camera list
  • Add Canon 5D Mark IV to camera list
  • Add Hasselblad H5D-50, H6D-100, Canon R5 to camera list
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  • Add Olympus XZ-1 to camera list
  • Add Canon T3i to camera list
  • Add Panasonic HD HMC150 to camera list
  • Add DMC-TS2 to camera list
  • Add Canon T2i to camera list
  • Add specialty Panasonic HD HMC150 video camera
  • Add shot sizes for different lens types with a person inside
  • Provide explanation of distance to enter and circle of confusion
  • Suggest f-stop based on required DoF
  • Convert units consistently (feet to meters and vice versa)
  • List film/sensor sizes instead of just cameras
  • Add a mm slider for focal length with live updating
  • Improve UI for camera selection (smaller footprint)
  • Make all text entry fields consistent (highlight and replace)
  • Projected distance in feet AND inches (e.g., 3 feet, 6 inches)
  • Add exposure app for lighting issues

Cascable Studio

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes when connecting to camera
  • Camera settings not applying correctly
  • Unreliable shutter triggering
  • Geotagging issues in certain regions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Full-screen mode without overlays
  • Ability to rate/sort photos on camera
  • Support for more camera models
  • Improved video recording capabilities
  • Background operation for intervalometer

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Depth Of Field Calculator

One-time3
  • Purchase Exposure Calculator$0.99
  • Purchase Depth of Field Variants$0.99
  • Purchase EXIF Manager$1.99
8 purchases

Cascable Studio

Subscriptions3
  • Cascable Pro (Monthly)$7.991 Month
  • Cascable Pro (Quarterly)$12.993 Months
  • Cascable Pro (Yearly)7 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time5
  • Complete My Bundle$4.99
  • Complete My Bundle$14.99
  • Cascable 7 Pro Upgrade$29.99
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  • Cascable Pro (Legacy)$99.99
  • Cascable Pro (No Subscription)$99.99

Questions

Is Depth Of Field Calculator free?
Depth Of Field Calculator costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Cascable Studio free?
Cascable Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Depth Of Field Calculator or Cascable Studio?
Depth Of Field Calculator is rated higher. Depth Of Field Calculator averages 4.6 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while Cascable Studio averages 4.0 from 381 ratings.
Do Depth Of Field Calculator or Cascable Studio have ads?
Neither Depth Of Field Calculator nor Cascable Studio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Depth Of Field Calculator or Cascable Studio?
Depth Of Field Calculator ships an update every 2 months, and Cascable Studio monthly. Most recently, Depth Of Field Calculator was updated on October 29, 2026 and Cascable Studio on October 26, 2026.

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