Comparison

LensPick vs Stowdio

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

Stowdio

Features
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Take control of your gear. Stowdio is the ultimate inventory tool for photographers, videographers, and gearheads who want to stay organized and in control of their equipment. Whether you're a solo creator, small production team, or hobbyist with a growing collection, Stowdio helps you catalog, manage, and protect your gear. * Track camera bodies, lenses, mics, and more * Attach photos, documents & receipts * Add serial numbers, purchase dates, and custom notes * Keep maintenance records * Export and import your inventory easily * Privacy-first: All data is stored locally on your device * Works on iPhone & iPad – no subscriptions, no cloud required Perfect for home studios, production teams, and travel shooters who need to know what they own and where it is. Buy once. Use forever. No subscriptions. No hidden fees.

Screenshots

LensPick4 screens
Stowdio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Stowdio at every 2 months against LensPick's every 17 months. LensPick's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $4.99). 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

LensPick costs $1.99 and Stowdio $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LensPick ships an update every 17 months, Stowdio every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
LensPick versus Stowdio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLensPickStowdio
Price$1.99 — better$4.99
Rating4.5 (13 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews61.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 17 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe Curious Pixel Ltd.North View Enterprises, LLC

In-app purchases

None

LensPick

No in-app purchases

None

Stowdio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LensPick free?
LensPick costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stowdio free?
Stowdio costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do LensPick or Stowdio have ads?
Neither LensPick nor Stowdio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LensPick or Stowdio?
LensPick ships an update every 17 months, and Stowdio every 2 months. Most recently, LensPick was updated on November 1, 2026 and Stowdio on October 30, 2026.

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