# Cine Meter vs CameraKit

The clearest difference is rating: CameraKit at 4.7 against Cine Meter's 3.3. CameraKit also leads on ratings volume (321 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 66%). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CameraKit holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CameraKit has 321 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 66% of CameraKit'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, CameraKit every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cine Meter | CameraKit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cine-meter/id590364679/reviews) | **[4.7 (321 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camerakit-camera-tools/id890528993/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **321** |
| Positive reviews | **80.8% of reviews** | 66.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 46 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


### CameraKit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camerakit-camera-tools/id890528993)

This app provides comprehensive technical specifications and calculations for a wide range of cameras and video formats. It helps filmmakers and videographers estimate storage needs, battery life, transfer times, and compare camera performance.

**Highlights:** Detailed camera specifications, Storage space calculation, Battery life estimation, File transfer time prediction, Sensor size comparison, Format compatibility checks, Notes and favorites

**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 |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Indispensable for professionals
- 💎 Treasure trove of information
- ✨ Constantly updated
- 🚀 Intuitive design, easy to use
- 💡 Lifesaver for filmmakers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Locked content, pay again
- 💸 Wants $60 for full access
- ❓ What did I pay for?
- 🔒 Lost pro purchases
- ❌ Scam, cannot restore

**Reported bugs**

- Lost all pro purchases
- Cannot restore purchases
- Monthly subscription broken
- Subscription cycle error
- Crashes when restoring purchase on iPad Mini

**Requested features**

- Pro-rate for early adopters
- Direct link to working manual
- Develop something for framing
- Add support for Sony a7 IV
- Add support for Nikon


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cine Meter free?

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

### Is CameraKit free?

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

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

CameraKit is rated higher. Cine Meter averages 3.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while CameraKit averages 4.7 from 321 ratings.

### Do Cine Meter or CameraKit have ads?

Neither Cine Meter nor CameraKit shows ads.

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

Cine Meter ships an update every 4 months, and CameraKit every 2 months. Most recently, Cine Meter was updated on October 14, 2026 and CameraKit on October 13, 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.*