Comparison

LensPick vs ShootPrep

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

Head to head
About

LensPick

Visualize framing for various DSLR lenses on your iPhone or iPad before shooting. Swipe through focal lengths from 24mm to 400mm to see what fits within your subject area. This tool aids photographers in planning shots and understanding visual composition.

Highlights
  • Live visual framing with iPhone/iPad camera
  • Focal length visualization (24mm-400mm)
  • EXIF-based camera calibration for accuracy
  • Selectable sensor formats (Full Frame, Crop, M4/3)
  • Adjustable letterboxing aspect ratio
  • Intuitive SwiftUI interface
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**Choose the best lens for the shot before you even open your camera bag!** With the lensPick app for iPhone and iPad, quickly see the framing across a wide range of DSLR lenses with a single swipe down your screen. As the dial rolls from 24mm to 400mm, you'll see what falls inside and out of your subject area for each focal length. Whether you're planning, scouting, experimenting, or on location, a Pro eager to work more quickly or an amateur perfecting your visual understanding, the lensPick digital director's viewfinder will fast become an essential tool. **Specs & Features** - Works through the iPhone or iPad camera to give 'live' visuals as you move through your location - New: EXIF-based camera calibration - Capture a test photo for precise focal length accuracy tailored to your specific device - Quick-tap to select Full Frame, Crop Frame, or Micro 4/3 sensor formats (depending on the type of camera body you'll be using) - Quick-tap to change letterboxing aspect ratio - Modern SwiftUI interface with intuitive controls - There are variances from camera to camera – lensPick's calibration system provides highly accurate approximations - iOS 16.6 and greater

About

ShootPrep

Create custom packing checklists for various photography shoots. Easily manage items, add your own categories, and share lists with clients or assistants. This app works offline and requires no account.

Highlights
  • Customizable packing lists
  • Pre-built starter lists
  • Add own categories and items
  • Shareable text lists
  • Offline functionality
  • Import/Export JSON data
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ShootPrep is a super-simple packing checklist for photographers. Build lists for weddings, headshots, real estate, product shoots, and more. Toggle items as you pack, add your own categories, and share a text copy with clients or assistants. Works offline. No account required. Optional: add your email to receive occasional pro tips and update news. Features • 5 starter lists for common shoots • Your own categories + items • Favorites and quick duplicates • Share a text version of any list • Import/Export as JSON • Offline by default (data stored on your device)

Screenshots

LensPick4 screens
ShootPrep4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ShootPrep at Free against LensPick's $1.99. ShootPrep also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5). LensPick's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (13 vs 1). On in-app purchases 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

ShootPrep is free to download; LensPick costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ShootPrep holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LensPick has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
LensPick versus ShootPrep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLensPickShootPrep
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (13 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 17 months—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe Curious Pixel Ltd.Nikita Miroshnikov

Customer experience

LensPick

All ratings13 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive61.1%
Neutral5.6%
Negative33.3%

ShootPrep

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

LensPick

No in-app purchases

None

ShootPrep

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LensPick free?
LensPick costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ShootPrep free?
ShootPrep is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, LensPick or ShootPrep?
ShootPrep is rated higher. LensPick averages 4.5 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while ShootPrep averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do LensPick or ShootPrep have ads?
ShootPrep shows ads; LensPick does not.

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