# SetMyCamera Pro vs PhotoPills

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PhotoPills at none against SetMyCamera Pro's 4. PhotoPills also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 60%) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 38). SetMyCamera Pro's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and price ($9.99 vs $10.99). On ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

SetMyCamera Pro costs $9.99 and PhotoPills $10.99 up front. SetMyCamera Pro sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.29 per 3 months. PhotoPills asks for nothing beyond the download.

PhotoPills holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PhotoPills has 1.5K ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of SetMyCamera Pro's written reviews are positive against 85% of PhotoPills's.

SetMyCamera Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, PhotoPills every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SetMyCamera Pro | PhotoPills |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$9.99** | $10.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/setmycamera-pro/id544105985/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photopills/id596026805/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 38 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 59.6% of reviews | **84.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#11** |
| Size | 30 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Bluestone Pond](https://appshunter.io/developer/544105988) | [PhotoPills S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/596026808) |

## What reviewers say

### SetMyCamera Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/setmycamera-pro/id544105985)

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:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SetMyCamera Pro to ProPlus | $3.29 | per 3 months |
| SMC.Pro.t2 ProPlus 1 year | $7.99 | per year |
| SetMyCamera Pro ProPlus 1 year | $9.99 | per year |
| SetMyCamera Pro to ProPlus NE | $29.99 | one-time |


### PhotoPills

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photopills/id596026805)

**Currently charting:** #11 Top Paid · Photo & Video, #111 Top Paid (US App Store)

Plan and capture stunning photos of the sun, moon, and Milky Way. This app helps you visualize celestial events and landscape compositions with advanced planning tools and augmented reality.

**Highlights:** 2D Map-Centric Planner (Sun, Moon, Milky Way), 3D Augmented Reality Views, Celestial Event Finder, Photo Plans Manager, Location Scouting Tool, Calculators (Long Exposure, Timelapse, etc.)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Comprehensive planning tools
- 🚀 Powerful features for astrophotography
- 💡 Excellent tutorials and support
- 🌟 Indispensable for photographers
- ⭐ Incredible value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Steep learning curve
- 🤯 Overwhelming complexity
- 🤖 Confusing user interface
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 🗺️ Inaccurate location tracking

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when using depth of field calculator
- Location settings not persisting between sessions
- Milky Way position not aligning correctly

**Requested features**

- User guide in multiple languages
- Improved integration with other apps
- More customization options
- Weather forecast integration
- Apple Watch companion app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SetMyCamera Pro free?

SetMyCamera Pro costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is PhotoPills free?

PhotoPills costs $10.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SetMyCamera Pro or PhotoPills?

PhotoPills is rated higher. SetMyCamera Pro averages 4.5 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while PhotoPills averages 4.7 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do SetMyCamera Pro or PhotoPills have ads?

Neither SetMyCamera Pro nor PhotoPills shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SetMyCamera Pro or PhotoPills?

SetMyCamera Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, and PhotoPills every 2 months. Most recently, SetMyCamera Pro was updated on October 23, 2026 and PhotoPills on October 29, 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.*