# Reciprocity Timer vs Mark II Artist's Viewfinder

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mark II Artist's Viewfinder at 96% against Reciprocity Timer's 33%. Mark II Artist's Viewfinder also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Reciprocity Timer's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $39.99) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). On ads, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Reciprocity Timer costs $1.99 and Mark II Artist's Viewfinder $39.99 up front. Reciprocity Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Mark II Artist's Viewfinder asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mark II Artist's Viewfinder holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mark II Artist's Viewfinder has 104 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Reciprocity Timer's written reviews are positive against 96% of Mark II Artist's Viewfinder's.

Reciprocity Timer ships an update every 2 months, Mark II Artist's Viewfinder every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reciprocity Timer | Mark II Artist's Viewfinder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $39.99 |
| Rating | [2.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reciprocity-timer/id459691262/reviews) | **[4.8 (104 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mark-ii-artists-viewfinder/id711280537/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **104** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **96.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#132** | #194 |
| Size | 28 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pump Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/459691265) | [DIRE Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/362492883) |

## What reviewers say

### Reciprocity Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reciprocity-timer/id459691262)

**Currently charting:** #132 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

This app helps film photographers calculate exposure compensation for reciprocity failure. It offers a standard version for basic calculations and a pro version with advanced features like note-taking and custom film databases. It also includes an exposure timer and filter compensation tools.

**Highlights:** Reciprocity compensation calculations, Exposure timer, Filter compensation slider, Note-keeping feature, Custom film and camera databases, Film stock favorites

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Reciprocity Timer Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


### Mark II Artist's Viewfinder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mark-ii-artists-viewfinder/id711280537)

**Currently charting:** #194 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

This app helps filmmakers and photographers plan shots by simulating various camera and lens combinations. It allows users to visualize compositions, explore angles, and even save high-resolution photos, acting as a powerful pre-production tool.

**Highlights:** Camera and lens simulation, Composition visualization, High-resolution photo saving, Black & white mode for tonal exploration, Location and metadata storage, GPX track logging

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for previsualization and composition
- 💡 Highly customizable for various cameras/lenses
- 🚀 Saves time and effort
- 👍 Useful for scouting locations
- 👍 Excellent for film and large format photography

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Can drain battery
- 💡 Some users find custom settings complicated
- 🐛 Limited support for certain camera models (e.g., Z-Cam E2-F6)
- 🐛 Inaccurate coverage for some specific camera models
- 🐛 Limited wide-angle support on older iPhones

**Reported bugs**

- Battery drain on iPhone 6s Plus
- Shift functionality requires selecting Alpa camera for Arca cameras
- Limited iPhone 6+ support for wide-angle photography
- Inaccurate coverage for Toyo View 4A II
- Still no iPhone 6 support (as of late 2014)

**Requested features**

- Color filter simulation for B&W view
- B&W film simulations or custom color sensitivity settings
- Map enhancement with direction indicator
- Easier access to time/date data
- Ability to write notes to a frame


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reciprocity Timer free?

Reciprocity Timer costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Mark II Artist's Viewfinder free?

Mark II Artist's Viewfinder costs $39.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Reciprocity Timer or Mark II Artist's Viewfinder?

Mark II Artist's Viewfinder is rated higher. Reciprocity Timer averages 2.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Mark II Artist's Viewfinder averages 4.8 from 104 ratings.

### Do Reciprocity Timer or Mark II Artist's Viewfinder have ads?

Neither Reciprocity Timer nor Mark II Artist's Viewfinder shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Reciprocity Timer or Mark II Artist's Viewfinder?

Reciprocity Timer ships an update every 2 months, and Mark II Artist's Viewfinder every 4 months. Most recently, Reciprocity Timer was updated on November 1, 2026 and Mark II Artist's Viewfinder on October 29, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Reciprocity Timer or Mark II Artist's Viewfinder?

Reciprocity Timer currently peaks at #132 in the App Store charts, and Mark II Artist's Viewfinder at #194. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*