SetMyCameraDF vs Neutral Density Calculator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SetMyCameraDF
This app provides advanced tools to help photographers of all levels create visually stunning images. It offers features for depth of field, composition, light metering, and more, along with tutorials and calculators for various photography concepts.
- Depth of field calculators (traditional and reverse)
- Ambient light meter with sunny 16 guide
- Field of view visualizer with iPhone/iPad camera
- Print size and angle of view calculators
- Flash configuration and shutter speed recommendations
- Photo shoot notes database
- Support for camera accessories
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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, visit SetMyCamera.com. SetMyCamera Df 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 select 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
Neutral Density Calculator
This utility app assists photographers in determining the correct shutter speed when using neutral density filters. Input your filter's stops and base shutter speed to instantly get the adjusted exposure time, with an optional countdown timer for long exposures.
- ND filter stop input
- Base shutter speed input
- Calculated shutter speed output
- Countdown timer for long exposures
- Screen dimming during timer
- Sound notification for timer completion
- Supports up to 20-stop ND filters
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Neutral Density Calculator for photographers to calculate the shutter speed when adding neutral density filters to your lens. Set the filter you are using and the shutter speed without the filter and the app calculates the new shutter speed with your filter fitted. This is a utility app that helps you determine the correct exposure time/shutter speed when using Neutral Density Filters. Instantly it tells you exactly how long to leave your shutter open, and it even has a built-in timer countdown clock. Features: - User friendly UI - Includes a countdown timer if exposure time is more than 60 seconds (bulb) - Option to dim the screen while countdown - Option to enable disable sound once timer reach - Neutral density or Optical density unit selection - Supports up to 20-stops of ND filter - Base Shutter speed from 1/8000 - 60 sec - Show Fractional transmittance data with selected ND filter Steps: 1 - How many stops your ND filter is (like a 3-stop, 4-stop, 10-stop, etc.) 2 - Base shutter speed - What your current shutter speed is (before you put your ND filter on your lens) 3 - Final time are calculate base on your input, you can press the start button sync with DSLR/DSLM camera shutter at the same time. And the timer will remind you once timer reach to release your DSLR/DSLM camera shutter. Thanks for your support and do visit nitrio.com for more apps for your iOS devices.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Neutral Density Calculator at none against SetMyCameraDF's 10. Neutral Density Calculator also leads on price ($1.99 vs $4.99) and iOS requirement (13 vs 17.6). SetMyCameraDF's advantage is rating (3.9 vs 3.4) and review sentiment (82% vs 50%). On ratings volume, 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
SetMyCameraDF costs $4.99 and Neutral Density Calculator $1.99 up front. SetMyCameraDF sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.29 per 3 months. Neutral Density Calculator asks for nothing beyond the download.
SetMyCameraDF holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of SetMyCameraDF's written reviews are positive against 50% of Neutral Density Calculator's.
SetMyCameraDF ships an update every 3 weeks, Neutral Density Calculator every 48 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SetMyCameraDF | Neutral Density Calculator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | $1.99 — better |
| Rating | 3.9 (7 ratings) — better | 3.4 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 82.4% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 48 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 13 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bluestone Pond | Nitrio |
Customer experience
SetMyCameraDF
Neutral Density Calculator
In-app purchases
SetMyCameraDF
- SetMyCamera to ProPlus3 Days trial$3.293 Months
- SetMyCamera to ProPlus3 Days trial$3.793 Months
- SMC.Df.Pro.t2 ProPlus 1 year7 Days trial$7.991 Year
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- SMC.Df.Pro ProPlus 1 year7 Days trial$9.991 Year
- SetMyCameraDf ProPlus 1 year7 Days trial$12.991 Year
- Upgrade SetMyCamera DF to Pro$1.99
- Upgrade SetMyCamera DF to Mx$2.99
- Upgrade to SetMyCameraPro$5.99
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- SMC.DF.Pro to Pro Plus NE$29.99
- Upgrade SMC.DF to Pro Plus NE$34.99
Neutral Density Calculator
No in-app purchases
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