LensTutorial vs DoF Calculator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LensTutorial
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.
- Interactive lens simulations
- Depth of field calculator
- Angle of view estimation
- 35-mm equivalent calculation
- Subject magnification display
- Support for modern cameras
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LensTutorial is about learning to use photographic lenses the easy way. The app wraps all lens calculations into one package and allows you to quickly see them in action. Learning photography can be easy and we encourage you to use our app to facilitate this process. LensTutorial allows to simulate photographic lens usage and display effects of lens controls manipulation. The app combines both visual and interactive way of representing information with classic DOF calculator functionality. It allows to quickly estimate and visualize the following parameters on one screen: Angle of view Total depth of field Near range of depth Far range of depth 35-mm equivalent of focal length Subject magnification All modern cameras of various makers supported.
DoF Calculator
Calculate depth of field for your photos by inputting sensor format, aperture, focal length, and focus distance. It also helps determine hyperfocal distance for optimal focus. Adjust circle of confusion for precise results and switch between metric and imperial units.
- Depth of field calculation
- Hyperfocal distance calculation
- Adjustable circle of confusion
- Metric and imperial unit support
- Sensor format selection
- Aperture and focal length input
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This is a simple, intuitive, and professional depth of field calculator designed for photographers. By selecting the sensor format, aperture, focal length, and focus distance, you can quickly calculate the near and far depth of field for your shot. Tap “Hyperfocal Distance” to automatically calculate the optimal focus distance under the current settings, helping you make faster and more accurate shooting decisions. If the default circle of confusion does not meet your needs—for example, when printing at larger sizes or viewing images on larger, higher-resolution displays—you can manually adjust the circle of confusion to obtain more precise depth of field results for specific conditions. The app supports both metric and imperial units, allowing you to switch freely based on your preferences and shooting environment.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: DoF Calculator at 93% against LensTutorial's 50%. DoF Calculator also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.9) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). LensTutorial's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. LensTutorial sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. DoF Calculator asks for nothing beyond the download.
DoF Calculator holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 34 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of LensTutorial's written reviews are positive against 93% of DoF Calculator's.
LensTutorial ships an update every 7 months, DoF Calculator fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LensTutorial | DoF Calculator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.9 (7 ratings) | 4.6 (34 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 92.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 34 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alf Jorgen Bratane | 永晓 邵 |
Customer experience
LensTutorial
DoF Calculator
In-app purchases
LensTutorial
- Aperture upgrade$0.99
- Zoom upgrade$0.99
- Distance upgrade$0.99
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- Built-In lens$1.99
DoF Calculator
No in-app purchases
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