# Cine Meter vs LensKit

The clearest difference is rating: LensKit at 4.9 against Cine Meter's 3.3. LensKit also leads on ratings volume (56 vs 3) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). Cine Meter's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (81% vs 70%). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LensKit sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Cine Meter asks for nothing beyond the download.

LensKit holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LensKit has 56 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 81% of Cine Meter's written reviews are positive against 70% of LensKit's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Cine Meter ships an update every 4 months, LensKit every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cine Meter | LensKit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cine-meter/id590364679/reviews) | **[4.9 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lenskit-lens-tools/id1523521746/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **56** |
| Positive reviews | **80.8% of reviews** | 70.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 3 MB | 165 MB |
| Requires iOS | **5.1.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Adam Wilt](https://appshunter.io/developer/590364682) | [Zak Ray](https://appshunter.io/developer/890528996) |

## What reviewers say

### Cine Meter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cine-meter/id590364679)

This app provides professional video production tools, including an RGB waveform monitor, false-color display, and a cine-style reflected light meter. It helps analyze light levels, color imbalances, and contrast ranges for precise exposure control in video shoots.

**Highlights:** RGB waveform monitor, False-color display, Cine-style reflected light meter, Shutter-priority metering, Adjustable light meter calibration, Contrast range analysis

**In-app purchases:** none


### LensKit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lenskit-lens-tools/id1523521746)

This app provides professional tools for filmmakers and cinematographers, offering extensive lens specifications, camera coverage simulations, and advanced depth of field calculations. It helps plan shoots, make on-set decisions, and ensure compatibility with various cameras and lenses, including Netflix-approved formats.

**Highlights:** Extensive lens database (2000+ lenses), Camera sensor coverage simulation, Lens matching for various configurations, Depth of field calculator, Shot preview and framing simulation, Netflix 4K mandate compliance tool

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cine Meter free?

Cine Meter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is LensKit free?

LensKit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cine Meter or LensKit?

LensKit is rated higher. Cine Meter averages 3.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while LensKit averages 4.9 from 56 ratings.

### Do Cine Meter or LensKit have ads?

Neither Cine Meter nor LensKit shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cine Meter or LensKit?

Cine Meter ships an update every 4 months, and LensKit every 2 months. Most recently, Cine Meter was updated on November 1, 2026 and LensKit on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*