Comparison

SetMyCamera Pro vs Photo Extension Composition

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

Head to head
About

SetMyCamera Pro

This app provides professional photography tools to help users create visually stunning images. It offers advanced features for controlling camera settings, calculating various photographic parameters, and supporting accessories. An in-app tutorial and user-friendly interface make it accessible for both beginners and pros.

Highlights
  • Traditional depth of field calculator
  • Reverse depth of field calculator
  • Sunny 16 light guide
  • Photo shoot notes database
  • Print size calculator
  • Angle of view calculator
  • Flash configuration tool
Features
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Are you ready to take your photography to the next level? Look no further than SetMyCamera! With SetMyCamera’s advanced tools, you will be able to create visually stunning images with exceptional technical expertise. Imagine capturing award-winning photos in no time! SetMyCamera is your secret weapon for taking control of camera settings. SetMyCamera offers various base versions, each of which can be upgraded to the full feature set. For a complete list of features, head over to SetMyCamera.com. SetMyCamera Pro includes advanced features for traditional camera setting options. What is SetMyCamera? SetMyCamera is the ultimate photography app for all your photography needs. Whether you are a pro or a beginner, use digital or film cameras, capturing videos or photos, SetMyCamera has you covered. SetMyCamera offers a range of features, including depth of field, print resolutions, flash settings, and more. You can even learn about reciprocity, field of view, angle of view, depth of field, f/stop, shutter speed, ISO, and hyperfocal distances. SetMyCamera also supports accessories like filters, diopters, bellows, speed boosters, extension tubes, and teleconverters. SetMyCamera has an in-app tutorial to help you get started. Settings are easily adjusted using a thumbwheel or slider, and animated graphics make learning a breeze. Here are some SetMyCamera features: Traditional depth of field: This feature helps you find the perfect depth of field by entering aperture (f/stop) and subject distance. An animated graphic shows what you are setting. Reverse depth of field: This unique feature lets you set the perfect aperture (f/stop) or lens focal length by entering the near and far in-focus distances. An animated graphic helps you visualize the settings. Sunny 16 light guide: This handy tool enables approximating available light as a guide. Photo shoot notes: The built-in notes database is perfect for your photo shoots to make your photography experience easier and more organized. Print size calculator: This tool helps you convert your photos into high-quality prints based on your camera. Angle of view calculator: This tool helps you position your camera according to the lens and subject, considering the camera distance. Flash configuration: This tool eliminates the guesswork when setting up flash photos. Exposure value, neutral density filter, and reciprocity calculations: SetMyCamera can also calculate these values for you. Standard conversion information: SetMyCamera includes conversion information for cameras and field information. A wide range of cameras and settings: SetMyCamera has an extensive list of pre-defined cameras or you can define your own. Included is support for both Imperial and Metric units. User-Friendly: Customizable interface with selectable themes including dark mode, and support for over 30 languages. SetMyCamera is compatible with MacOS computers. SetMyCamera is also available for your iPhone and iPad. Some features may require in-app purchases. For a comparison chart of included features, visit https://setmycamera.com/products/compare/. SetMyCamera respects your privacy and doesn’t collect user data. For more information, visit SetMyCamera.com. https://setmycamera.com/SMC_PP/SMC_PrivacyPolicy.html https://setmycamera.com/SMC_PP/SMC_TermsOfUse.html

About

Photo Extension Composition

This utility overlays over 10 artistic photography composition rules onto your photos. It guides you to understand and apply these rules, helping you tell a better story with your images. Save your compositions directly to your photo library.

Highlights
  • Overlays 10+ composition rules
  • Guides on understanding rules
  • Advice on rule application
  • Works with Apple Photos
  • Save compositions to library
  • Quick and easy to use
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** ESSENTIAL PHOTO UTILITY ** Photo Extension Composition overlays over 10 artistic photography composition rules on photos stored in the Apple Photos app for iPhone and iPad. This extension is great for photographers who want to become better at photograph composition. The extension also shows, advises, and guides you on how to understand each composition rule to be a great photographer! To use this extension, open the Apple Photos app, select any photo, tap the Action button, and then select the Photo Extension. You can also use the extension when editing photos. Photo Extension Composition: + Quick and easy to use. + Supported in most photo apps Action button. + Works on the iPhone and iPad. + Available from Action Extension or Edit Extension. + Guides you to tell a story with your photography. + Overlays over 10 composition rules over your photos. + Provides explanations of each composition rule. + Provides advice on how to apply the rule. + Save photo with the composition rule overlay in the Photos Library. MORE APPS: Check out all our apps at https://digiguys.com SUPPORT: We are here to help https://www.digiguys.com/help FACEBOOK PAGE: Join our Facebook Page for tips, ideas, support, and much more... be part of the community! https://www.facebook.com/digiguysapps

Screenshots

SetMyCamera Pro4 screens
Photo Extension Composition4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SetMyCamera Pro at 4.5 against Photo Extension Composition's 3.5. Photo Extension Composition's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $9.99) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). On review sentiment, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

SetMyCamera Pro costs $9.99 and Photo Extension Composition $1.99 up front. SetMyCamera Pro sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.29 per 3 months. Photo Extension Composition asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SetMyCamera Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 38 and 13 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of SetMyCamera Pro's written reviews are positive against 63% of Photo Extension Composition's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SetMyCamera Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, Photo Extension Composition monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SetMyCamera Pro versus Photo Extension Composition: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSetMyCamera ProPhoto Extension Composition
Price$9.99$1.99 — better
Rating4.5 (38 ratings) — better3.5 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews59.6% of reviews62.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings38 — better13
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBluestone PondDigiguys, Inc

Customer experience

SetMyCamera Pro

All ratings38 ratings
Positive86.8%
Neutral2.6%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews47 reviews
Positive59.6%
Neutral6.4%
Negative34.0%

Photo Extension Composition

All ratings13 ratings
Positive61.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative38.5%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral6.3%
Negative31.3%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

SetMyCamera Pro

Subscriptions3
  • SetMyCamera Pro to ProPlus3 Days trial$3.293 Months
  • SMC.Pro.t2 ProPlus 1 year7 Days trial$7.991 Year
  • SetMyCamera Pro ProPlus 1 year7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • SetMyCamera Pro to ProPlus NE$29.99
None

Photo Extension Composition

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SetMyCamera Pro free?
SetMyCamera Pro costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Photo Extension Composition free?
Photo Extension Composition costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SetMyCamera Pro or Photo Extension Composition?
SetMyCamera Pro is rated higher. SetMyCamera Pro averages 4.5 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while Photo Extension Composition averages 3.5 from 13 ratings.
Do SetMyCamera Pro or Photo Extension Composition have ads?
Neither SetMyCamera Pro nor Photo Extension Composition shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SetMyCamera Pro or Photo Extension Composition?
SetMyCamera Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, and Photo Extension Composition monthly. Most recently, SetMyCamera Pro was updated on October 23, 2026 and Photo Extension Composition on October 24, 2026.

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