# SMPTE Score HD vs CameraKit

The clearest difference is price: CameraKit at Free against SMPTE Score HD's $2.99. CameraKit also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 29 months). SMPTE Score HD's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads there is nothing between them.

CameraKit is free to download; SMPTE Score HD costs $2.99 up front. CameraKit sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. SMPTE Score HD asks for nothing beyond the download.

CameraKit holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CameraKit has 321 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

SMPTE Score HD ships an update every 29 months, CameraKit every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SMPTE Score HD | CameraKit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smpte-score-hd/id364627897/reviews) | **[4.7 (321 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camerakit-camera-tools/id890528993/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **321** |
| Positive reviews | — | 66.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 29 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 6 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.5 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Patrick Q. Kelly](https://appshunter.io/developer/310068987) | [Zak Ray](https://appshunter.io/developer/890528996) |

## What reviewers say

### SMPTE Score HD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smpte-score-hd/id364627897)

Calculate relationships between SMPTE timecode, tempo, and score length. Supports various timecode formats and tempo ranges. Useful for music composition and video production.

**Highlights:** SMPTE timecode calculation, Tempo (BPM) calculation, Score length calculation, Multiple timecode formats, Time signature support, Timecode conversion

**In-app purchases:** none


### CameraKit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camerakit-camera-tools/id890528993)

This app provides comprehensive technical specifications and calculations for a wide range of cameras and video formats. It helps filmmakers and videographers estimate storage needs, battery life, transfer times, and compare camera performance.

**Highlights:** Detailed camera specifications, Storage space calculation, Battery life estimation, File transfer time prediction, Sensor size comparison, Format compatibility checks, Notes and favorites

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Indispensable for professionals
- 💎 Treasure trove of information
- ✨ Constantly updated
- 🚀 Intuitive design, easy to use
- 💡 Lifesaver for filmmakers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Locked content, pay again
- 💸 Wants $60 for full access
- ❓ What did I pay for?
- 🔒 Lost pro purchases
- ❌ Scam, cannot restore

**Reported bugs**

- Lost all pro purchases
- Cannot restore purchases
- Monthly subscription broken
- Subscription cycle error
- Crashes when restoring purchase on iPad Mini

**Requested features**

- Pro-rate for early adopters
- Direct link to working manual
- Develop something for framing
- Add support for Sony a7 IV
- Add support for Nikon


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SMPTE Score HD free?

SMPTE Score HD costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is CameraKit free?

CameraKit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SMPTE Score HD or CameraKit?

CameraKit is rated higher. SMPTE Score HD averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while CameraKit averages 4.7 from 321 ratings.

### Do SMPTE Score HD or CameraKit have ads?

Neither SMPTE Score HD nor CameraKit shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SMPTE Score HD or CameraKit?

SMPTE Score HD ships an update every 29 months, and CameraKit every 2 months. Most recently, SMPTE Score HD was updated on September 7, 2026 and CameraKit on October 24, 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.*