Comparison

SetMyCamera Pro vs Seestar

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

Seestar

Explore the universe with a smart telescope that simplifies stargazing. Automatically find, focus, and capture celestial objects without professional guidance. Observe stars, the sun, and even landscapes with intuitive app control.

Highlights
  • Wireless control of telescope
  • Automatic celestial object finding and tracking
  • Solar observation with filter
  • Scenery mode for terrestrial viewing
  • Built-in sky atlas and encyclopedia
  • Stargazing index and recommendations
  • Share observations with community
Features
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Take the first step in exploring the universe! The Seestar smart telescope will give you a stargazing experience like never before. No need for professional guidance, just tap on the screen and you are ready to observe and capture the stars. Seestar is a smart device that integrates the functions of an altazimuth mount, telescope, and camera, with both hardware and software applications. With the Seestar App, you can easily control this multifunctional device and explore the infinite world of stars. Key features: - Wireless control: Control with Seestar device through wireless connection. - Stargazing Mode: Automatically find and focus on celestial objects, intelligently identify stars and track them for automatic capturing and image processing. - Solar Mode: Support auto-scan and solar tracking. Use the included Solar Filter to observe the unique sun. - Scenery mode: Manually control the telescope direction and auto-focus, so you can enjoy observing birds and landscapes. -Sky Atlas: Built-in curated celestial object database AND a rich astronomical knowledge encyclopedia,help you easily understand the mystery of starry sky. - Stargazing Index forecasts and popular Recommendations: Stay updated with popular information, making you an expert in astronomical events. - Share Your Work in the Square: Engage and exchange insights with astronomy enthusiasts from around the world, showcasing your observational achievements. - Adaptation Model: It will work with all Seestar models. Seestar is your ideal companion for exploring the universe, observing the stars and sharing experiences. Download Seestar App now and Explore the universe with Seestar.

Screenshots

SetMyCamera Pro4 screens
Seestar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Seestar at Free against SetMyCamera Pro's $9.99. Seestar also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (352 vs 38). SetMyCamera Pro's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.2) and chart position (#193 vs unranked). On review sentiment, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Seestar is free to download; SetMyCamera Pro costs $9.99 up front. SetMyCamera Pro sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.29 per 3 months. Seestar asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SetMyCamera Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Seestar has 352 ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of SetMyCamera Pro's written reviews are positive against 62% of Seestar'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, Seestar monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
SetMyCamera Pro versus Seestar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSetMyCamera ProSeestar
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (38 ratings) — better4.2 (352 ratings)
Positive reviews59.6% of reviews61.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings38352 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#193 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB1.3 GB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBluestone PondSuZhou ZWO Co., Ltd

Customer experience

SetMyCamera Pro

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

Seestar

All ratings352 ratings
Positive79.5%
Neutral3.7%
Negative16.8%
Written reviews183 reviews
Positive61.7%
Neutral7.7%
Negative30.6%

Bugs and requests

SetMyCamera Pro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Seestar

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Firmware update cycle preventing settings changes
  • Tracking errors and star trailing issues
  • App crashing on startup
  • Inability to connect to telescope
  • Forced firmware updates during use

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add equatorial mode support
  • Provide fine control of exposure time
  • Implement mosaic mode for wider FOV
  • Add support for iPad landscape mode
  • Integrate with other astronomy apps

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

Seestar

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SetMyCamera Pro free?
SetMyCamera Pro costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Seestar free?
Seestar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SetMyCamera Pro or Seestar?
SetMyCamera Pro is rated higher. SetMyCamera Pro averages 4.5 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while Seestar averages 4.2 from 352 ratings.
Do SetMyCamera Pro or Seestar have ads?
Neither SetMyCamera Pro nor Seestar shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SetMyCamera Pro or Seestar?
SetMyCamera Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, and Seestar monthly. Most recently, SetMyCamera Pro was updated on October 15, 2026 and Seestar on October 18, 2026.

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