Comparison

FLICKERfree Calculator vs Camera Report

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

Head to head
About

FLICKERfree Calculator

This tool helps cinematographers calculate precise camera speeds and shutter angles for flicker-free film or digital recording. It's particularly useful with HMI or fluorescent lighting, offering instant calculations for 50 Hz or 60 Hz frequencies.

Highlights
  • Calculate camera speed (fps)
  • Calculate shutter angle (degrees)
  • Selectable line frequency (50/60 Hz)
  • Instant calculations
  • Finger slider for value selection
  • Includes reference card images
Features
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The Cinematography Electronics FLICKERfree Calculator is a handy tool to calculate the proper camera speed and shutter angle combinations for FLICKERfree film or digital cinematography. It is especially useful when using HMI or fluorescent lighting. Our FLICKERfree Calculator is designed with the same simplicity as our popular HMI Flickerfree Filming Speeds reference cards. Our App calculates the camera speed in Frames Per Second (fps) and camera Shutter Angle in Degrees. The colors on the calculator, Burgundy (50 Hz) or Blue (60 Hz), also match the colors on our reference cards. Features: * Easy to use with an attractive interface. * Selectable Line Frequency, either 50 Hz or 60 Hz. * Calculates the camera speed in Frames Per Second (fps). * Calculates the camera Shutter Angle in Degrees. * Calculates instantly when an entry is changed. * A finger slider allows user to select the Frames Per Second or Shutter Angle values. * Images of our HMI Flickerfree Filming Speeds reference cards are included. * Optimized for the iPhone 4 Retina screen. HMI Flickerfree Filming Speeds reference cards © 1986 - 2013 Cinematography Electronics Inc.

About

Camera Report

Features
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With Camera Report you can generate, export and send all the information in a pdf format. It can work in airplane mode for a quiet set ;) and in night mode for dark stages. It is intuitive and fast. All the information collected during the shooting will be saved and logged in your phone or in the backend as long as you will need it. It is a useful tool for recording technical specs and scenes’ notes by keeping it organized and bonded. - No more paper required or heavy silver folders in your set-bag.  - No more complaints about your handwriting or missing information… Bye, bye, hasta la vista, díky čao! Features and functions: 1. PROJECT MENU Tap a field to edit the basic set up of the project. - Production info: Company, Director, Cinematographer, Assistant Camera - Slate system: European or American slate system, the cells are formatted to use the layouts of each system. - Camera: built-in database with the most used digital film cameras - Lens series: built-in lens database with different brands and lens types - Focal length: precisely choose the focal length available in your lens case. This will save you time when filling in each take. - Fill in the basics: Frame rate, ISO, Shutter angle, Aspect ratio and project Compression Once complete press save, and your project will be loaded and ready to use (all the information will be automatically add it to each new take). For further changes slide the project name to the left and: Edit or Erase function will be display. 2. MAIN MENU 2.1 Menu Bar Switch between Scene, Takes, Camera & Roll and navigate through the filled data. 2.2 ADD Take button: Choose Add Take and you are ready to start! All your information from the project set up will already be displayed, until you decide to change it. - Camera: name the camera body A, B, C…X, Y, Z - Roll/Card: will start from the last entered camera roll/camera card - Scene: fill in the scene code according to the script (this information will be kept if there is more than one take) - Take: no need to fill in. It will work automatically in increasing numbers. It can also be modified manually. - Lens series: will show only the selected brands and lens types chosen in the project set up. / + symbol, in case of a special lens need, this + symbol allows you to type in a new brand or lens type. - Focal length: only the selected focal length from the project set-up will be displayed on the scrolling menu. /+ symbol, allows you to type in a new focal length if it is not available in the database. - Aperture/T-stop: type in the lens aperture and make it precise by using the thirds functions 1/3,1/2,2/3 - Filter: multiple filter cells for neutral density, colour correction or effect filters. - Frame rate, ISO & Shutter angle: will be filled in with the information loaded in the project set up. Manual changes are also available if is necessary. - Colour temperature/White balance: fill in the colour temperature and the Kelvin degree symbol will be automatically displayed. - Resolution: choose from the scrolling menu the most common resolution or select the + symbol and type it in manually. - LUT: fill in the name of the Look Up Table - VFX: summarize form of VFX data for special shots: Height and Tilt, from and to. For your values, choose between metric or imperial system. - Note: for extra consideration, postproduction messages or any other type of information. - Location: fill in manually or with the LOC function it will take the current phone GPS place. - Picture: take a picture for reference or camera rigs for extra help. The image will appear beside the current take. “All the information loaded in the 1st take will be kept and ready for the next takes.” 2.3 Backend You can administrate and prepare your projects through the backend features. Sing in, Fill in, send it and enjoy it. Terms of Use: https://camerareport.logflick.com/terms

Screenshots

FLICKERfree Calculator4 screens
Camera Report4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: FLICKERfree Calculator at 4.3 against Camera Report's 3.0. FLICKERfree Calculator also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ratings volume (8 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads 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

Both are free to download. Camera Report sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. FLICKERfree Calculator asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FLICKERfree Calculator holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FLICKERfree Calculator has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FLICKERfree Calculator ships an update monthly, Camera Report every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
FLICKERfree Calculator versus Camera Report: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFLICKERfree CalculatorCamera Report
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (8 ratings) — better3.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better1
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThomas BartonLogFlick s.r.o

In-app purchases

None

FLICKERfree Calculator

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Camera Report

Subscriptions5
  • 1 Week Subscription3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • 1 Month Subscription3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • One Month$9.991 Month
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  • 3 Months Subscription$24.993 Months
  • 1 Year Subscription$59.991 Year

Questions

Is FLICKERfree Calculator free?
FLICKERfree Calculator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Camera Report free?
Camera Report is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FLICKERfree Calculator or Camera Report?
FLICKERfree Calculator is rated higher. FLICKERfree Calculator averages 4.3 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Camera Report averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do FLICKERfree Calculator or Camera Report have ads?
Neither FLICKERfree Calculator nor Camera Report shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FLICKERfree Calculator or Camera Report?
FLICKERfree Calculator ships an update monthly, and Camera Report every 6 weeks. Most recently, FLICKERfree Calculator was updated on October 23, 2026 and Camera Report on October 24, 2026.

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