# The Photo Guide vs ShootPrep

The clearest difference is price: ShootPrep at Free against The Photo Guide's $7.99. ShootPrep also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). The Photo Guide's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (23 vs 1). On in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

ShootPrep is free to download; The Photo Guide costs $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ShootPrep holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Photo Guide has 23 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Photo Guide | ShootPrep |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $7.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.8 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-photo-guide/id432483555/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shootprep/id6751317703/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **23** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 91.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Monetization | Paid | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 1.3 GB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BLUE BOX - Productions](https://appshunter.io/developer/378728599) | [Nikita Miroshnikov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1834580434) |

## What reviewers say

### The Photo Guide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-photo-guide/id432483555)

This app offers a comprehensive guide to photography, covering everything from the basics for beginners to advanced techniques for enthusiasts. Learn about composition, equipment, and mobile photography with interactive lessons and over 1,000 example images.

**Highlights:** Beginner-friendly photography lessons, In-depth image composition guides, Equipment and gear explanations, iPhone and iPad photography tips, Practical field tips and tricks, Photography quiz and glossary, Offline content access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### ShootPrep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shootprep/id6751317703)

Create custom packing checklists for various photography shoots. Easily manage items, add your own categories, and share lists with clients or assistants. This app works offline and requires no account.

**Highlights:** Customizable packing lists, Pre-built starter lists, Add own categories and items, Shareable text lists, Offline functionality, Import/Export JSON data

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Photo Guide free?

The Photo Guide costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ShootPrep free?

ShootPrep is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, The Photo Guide or ShootPrep?

ShootPrep is rated higher. The Photo Guide averages 4.8 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while ShootPrep averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do The Photo Guide or ShootPrep have ads?

ShootPrep shows ads; The Photo Guide does not.

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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.*