Comparison

SetMyCameraMx vs Silverlog Flash

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

Head to head
About

SetMyCameraMx

Enhance your photography with advanced tools for camera settings, composition, and light metering. This app helps you master technical aspects to create stunning images, whether you're a beginner or a pro. It supports various camera accessories and offers in-app tutorials for easy learning.

Highlights
  • Depth of field calculators
  • Composition assistance
  • Light metering
  • Field of view visualizer
  • Flash configuration
  • Print size calculator
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 Mx includes features for mid range 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, composition assistance, light metering, 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. Light meter: This handy tool measures the available ambient light, whether it’s the light the camera sees or the light that falls on the subject. It even includes a sunny 16 light 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. Field of view visualizer: This feature enables you to preview your photo capture. It utilizes your iPhone or iPad’s camera and offers various options, including histograms, the rule of thirds, hot spot detection, and adjustable exposure settings. 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. Shutter speed recommendations: This tool helps you choose the right shutter speed to avoid blurry photos. Standard conversion information: SetMyCamera includes standard 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 iPhone and iPad. On iPhone, an Apple Watch app is included. A MacOS version is available for your desktop or laptop. Some features may require in-app purchases. For a comparison chart of included features, visit https://setmycamera.com/products/compare/. What others say: “SetMyCamera assists depth of field calculations and serves as a great teaching tool” – MacWorld 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

Silverlog Flash

Features
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Silverlog Flash calculates flash exposure using guide numbers — the fundamental relationship between flash power, distance and aperture. HOW IT WORKS Choose what to solve for and enter the other two values. Find the aperture for a given flash-to-subject distance, the maximum distance for a given aperture, or the guide number from a known distance and aperture. Adjust ISO to see how sensitivity affects your working range. FEATURES • Guide number to aperture calculation • Guide number to maximum distance calculation • Guide number from distance and aperture • ISO adjustment • Metric and imperial distance units • Works offline — no internet connection needed • Clean, focused interface • Dark mode support USEFUL FOR • Manual flash photography without TTL • Working out flash-to-subject distance for off-camera flash • Understanding your flash's effective range at different apertures • Film photographers using manual flash units Part of the Silverlog photography toolkit. No account required. No data collected.

Screenshots

SetMyCameraMx4 screens
Silverlog Flash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Silverlog Flash at Free against SetMyCameraMx's $6.99. Silverlog Flash also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Silverlog Flash is free to download; SetMyCameraMx costs $6.99 up front. SetMyCameraMx sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per 2 months and Silverlog Flash sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SetMyCameraMx ships an update every 3 weeks, Silverlog Flash every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SetMyCameraMx versus Silverlog Flash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSetMyCameraMxSilverlog Flash
Price$6.99Free — better
Rating3.8 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews69.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.616.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBluestone PondSimon Westgate

In-app purchases

9 purchases

SetMyCameraMx

Subscriptions6
  • SetMyCamera Mx to ProPlus3 Days trial$2.492 Months
  • SetMyCamera IAP Pro to ProPlus3 Days trial$3.293 Months
  • SMC.Mx.Pro.t2 ProPlus 1 year7 Days trial$7.991 Year
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  • SMC.Mx.t2 ProPlus 1 year7 Days trial$8.991 Year
  • SMC.Mx.Pro to ProPlus 1 year7 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • SMC.Mx to ProPlus 1 year7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time3
  • SetMyCamera Mx to Pro$2.99
  • SMC.Mx.Pro to Pro Plus NE$29.99
  • SMC.Mx to Pro Plus NE$32.99
5 purchases

Silverlog Flash

One-time5
  • Nice One$0.99
  • Legend$2.99
  • Absolute Hero$4.99
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  • Guardian Angel$9.99
  • Actual Saint$29.99

Questions

Is SetMyCameraMx free?
SetMyCameraMx costs $6.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Silverlog Flash free?
Silverlog Flash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SetMyCameraMx or Silverlog Flash have ads?
Neither SetMyCameraMx nor Silverlog Flash shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SetMyCameraMx or Silverlog Flash?
SetMyCameraMx ships an update every 3 weeks, and Silverlog Flash every 4 days. Most recently, SetMyCameraMx was updated on October 14, 2026 and Silverlog Flash on October 18, 2026.

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