# PhotoPills vs SetMyCamera

The clearest difference is price: SetMyCamera at Free against PhotoPills's $10.99. SetMyCamera also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). PhotoPills's advantage is review sentiment (85% vs 44%) and in-app purchases (none vs 14). On ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

SetMyCamera is free to download; PhotoPills costs $10.99 up front. SetMyCamera sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $3.29 per 3 months. PhotoPills asks for nothing beyond the download.

PhotoPills holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PhotoPills has 1.5K ratings behind it against 141, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of PhotoPills's written reviews are positive against 44% of SetMyCamera's.

PhotoPills ships an update every 2 months, SetMyCamera every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PhotoPills | SetMyCamera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $10.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photopills/id596026805/reviews)** | [4.4 (141 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/setmycamera/id670363905/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 141 |
| Positive reviews | **84.9% of reviews** | 43.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#5** | — |
| Size | 41 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PhotoPills S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/596026808) | [Bluestone Pond](https://appshunter.io/developer/544105988) |

## What reviewers say

### PhotoPills

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photopills/id596026805)

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Paid · Photo & Video, #46 Top Paid (US App Store)

Plan and capture stunning photos of the sun, moon, and Milky Way. This app helps you visualize celestial events and landscape compositions with advanced planning tools and augmented reality.

**Highlights:** 2D Map-Centric Planner (Sun, Moon, Milky Way), 3D Augmented Reality Views, Celestial Event Finder, Photo Plans Manager, Location Scouting Tool, Calculators (Long Exposure, Timelapse, etc.)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Comprehensive planning tools
- 🚀 Powerful features for astrophotography
- 💡 Excellent tutorials and support
- 🌟 Indispensable for photographers
- ⭐ Incredible value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Steep learning curve
- 🤯 Overwhelming complexity
- 🤖 Confusing user interface
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 🗺️ Inaccurate location tracking

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when using depth of field calculator
- Location settings not persisting between sessions
- Milky Way position not aligning correctly

**Requested features**

- User guide in multiple languages
- Improved integration with other apps
- More customization options
- Weather forecast integration
- Apple Watch companion app


### SetMyCamera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/setmycamera/id670363905)

This app provides advanced tools to help photographers of all levels master camera settings and create stunning images. It offers features like depth of field calculators, light metering, and composition assistance, supporting both digital and film cameras.

**Highlights:** Depth of field calculation, Light metering, Composition assistance, Print size calculator, Field of view visualizer, Flash configuration

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SetMyCamera to ProPlus | $3.29 | per 3 months |
| SetMyCamera to ProPlus | $4.49 | per 3 months |
| SMC.t2 Pro to ProPlus 1 year | $7.99 | per year |
| SetMyCamera to ProPlus 1 year | $9.99 | per year |
| SMC.t2 ProPlus 1 year | $12.99 | per year |
| SetMyCamera to ProPlus 1 year | $14.99 | per year |
| Upgrade to SetMyCameraPro | $2.99 | one-time |
| upgrade to SetMyCamera | $2.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to SetMyCameraDF | $4.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to SetMyCameraMx | $6.99 | one-time |
| upgrade to SetMyCamera | $8.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to SetMyCameraPro | $9.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade SMC.Pro to Pro Plus | $29.99 | one-time |
| SetMyCamera to ProPlus NE | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PhotoPills free?

PhotoPills costs $10.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SetMyCamera free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PhotoPills or SetMyCamera?

PhotoPills is rated higher. PhotoPills averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while SetMyCamera averages 4.4 from 141 ratings.

### Do PhotoPills or SetMyCamera have ads?

Neither PhotoPills nor SetMyCamera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PhotoPills or SetMyCamera?

PhotoPills ships an update every 2 months, and SetMyCamera every 3 weeks. Most recently, PhotoPills was updated on October 24, 2026 and SetMyCamera on October 23, 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.*