Comparison

SetMyCameraDF vs Chronodev

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
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 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 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

Chronodev

This app transforms your iPhone or iPad into a darkroom enlarger timer. It uses HomeKit-enabled devices to control your enlarger and safelights, offering features like manual control, metronome for dodging/burning, and automatic test strip creation.

Highlights
  • iPhone/iPad enlarger timer
  • HomeKit device control
  • Manual enlarger focusing
  • Metronome for dodging/burning
  • EV stop time adjustments
  • Automatic test strip creation
  • Voice control support
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Transform your iPhone into an enlarger timer using Chronodev. Chronodev uses HomeKit-enabled wall plugs and lightbulbs to control your enlarger and safelights. Secondhand enlarger timers can be expensive and hard to find. This one costs the price of a wi-fi wall plug. - Control your enlarger and safelight with your iPhone or iPad - Expose prints accurately using the HomeKit-enabled timer - Manual enlarger control for focusing - Use the metronome for dodging and burning - Adjust times using EV stops - Automatically create test strips with incremental exposures, and keep track of exposure times using a handy graph - Automatically turn your safelight off when exposing/focusing - Voice control support for hands-free development - Safe to use in black and white darkrooms when using iOS's built-in red color filter A HomeKit-enabled wall plug and/or lightbulb is required to use all features of this app. Some features (like a basic timer and EV stop calculations) are available without a HomeKit-enabled device.

Screenshots

SetMyCameraDF4 screens
Chronodev3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Chronodev at Free against SetMyCameraDF's $4.99. Chronodev also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.9) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). SetMyCameraDF's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 2). On update cadence, ads, 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

Chronodev is free to download; SetMyCameraDF costs $4.99 up front. SetMyCameraDF sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.29 per 3 months. Chronodev asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Chronodev holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of SetMyCameraDF's written reviews are positive against 100% of Chronodev's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SetMyCameraDF ships an update every 3 weeks, Chronodev monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
SetMyCameraDF versus Chronodev: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSetMyCameraDFChronodev
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating3.9 (7 ratings)4.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews82.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBluestone PondKevin Olmats

Customer experience

SetMyCameraDF

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive82.4%
Neutral5.9%
Negative11.8%

Chronodev

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

SetMyCameraDF

Subscriptions5
  • 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
One-time5
  • 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
None

Chronodev

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SetMyCameraDF free?
SetMyCameraDF costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Chronodev free?
Chronodev is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SetMyCameraDF or Chronodev?
Chronodev is rated higher. SetMyCameraDF averages 3.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Chronodev averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do SetMyCameraDF or Chronodev have ads?
Neither SetMyCameraDF nor Chronodev shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SetMyCameraDF or Chronodev?
SetMyCameraDF ships an update every 3 weeks, and Chronodev monthly. Most recently, SetMyCameraDF was updated on October 7, 2026 and Chronodev on September 29, 2026.

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