# LensTutorial vs SetMyCamera

The clearest difference is rating: SetMyCamera at 4.4 against LensTutorial's 2.9. SetMyCamera also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (139 vs 7). LensTutorial's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.6). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LensTutorial sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and SetMyCamera sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $3.29 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SetMyCamera holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SetMyCamera has 139 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of LensTutorial's written reviews are positive against 44% of SetMyCamera's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

LensTutorial ships an update every 7 months, SetMyCamera every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LensTutorial | SetMyCamera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lenstutorial/id500543869/reviews) | **[4.4 (139 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/setmycamera/id670363905/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **139** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 43.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alf Jorgen Bratane](https://appshunter.io/developer/894390036) | [Bluestone Pond](https://appshunter.io/developer/544105988) |

## What reviewers say

### LensTutorial

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lenstutorial/id500543869)

Learn photographic lens usage with interactive simulations and calculations. Visualize effects of lens controls and estimate parameters like angle of view and depth of field easily. Supports all modern cameras.

**Highlights:** Interactive lens simulations, Depth of field calculator, Angle of view estimation, 35-mm equivalent calculation, Subject magnification display, Support for modern cameras

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aperture upgrade | $0.99 | one-time |
| Zoom upgrade | $0.99 | one-time |
| Distance upgrade | $0.99 | one-time |
| Built-In lens | $1.99 | one-time |


### SetMyCamera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/setmycamera/id670363905)

This app provides advanced tools to help photographers of all levels master camera settings and create stunning images. It offers features like depth of field calculators, light metering, and composition assistance, supporting both digital and film cameras.

**Highlights:** Depth of field calculation, Light metering, Composition assistance, Print size calculator, Field of view visualizer, Flash configuration

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SetMyCamera to ProPlus | $3.29 | per 3 months |
| SetMyCamera to ProPlus | $4.49 | per 3 months |
| SMC.t2 Pro to ProPlus 1 year | $7.99 | per year |
| SetMyCamera to ProPlus 1 year | $9.99 | per year |
| SMC.t2 ProPlus 1 year | $12.99 | per year |
| SetMyCamera to ProPlus 1 year | $14.99 | per year |
| Upgrade to SetMyCameraPro | $2.99 | one-time |
| upgrade to SetMyCamera | $2.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to SetMyCameraDF | $4.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to SetMyCameraMx | $6.99 | one-time |
| upgrade to SetMyCamera | $8.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to SetMyCameraPro | $9.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade SMC.Pro to Pro Plus | $29.99 | one-time |
| SetMyCamera to ProPlus NE | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LensTutorial free?

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

### Is SetMyCamera free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LensTutorial or SetMyCamera?

SetMyCamera is rated higher. LensTutorial averages 2.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while SetMyCamera averages 4.4 from 139 ratings.

### Do LensTutorial or SetMyCamera have ads?

Neither LensTutorial nor SetMyCamera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LensTutorial or SetMyCamera?

LensTutorial ships an update every 7 months, and SetMyCamera every 3 weeks. Most recently, LensTutorial was updated on September 10, 2026 and SetMyCamera on October 3, 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.*