# DPBOX vs Scouter Cine Viewfinder

The clearest difference is rating: Scouter Cine Viewfinder at 5.0 against DPBOX's 4.5. DPBOX's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DPBOX sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Scouter Cine Viewfinder sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scouter Cine Viewfinder holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 96% of DPBOX's written reviews are positive against 100% of Scouter Cine Viewfinder's.

DPBOX ships an update fortnightly, Scouter Cine Viewfinder every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DPBOX | Scouter Cine Viewfinder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dpboxcam-and-lens-specsdata-calc/id6502829659/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scouter-cine-viewfinder/id6792621601/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 96.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 213 MB | 114 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Gavin Foo](https://appshunter.io/developer/556377228) | [轶凡 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/6792602333) |

## What reviewers say

### DPBOX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dpboxcam-and-lens-specsdata-calc/id6502829659)

This app provides filmmakers, Directors of Photography, and DITs with quick access to technical specifications for cameras and lenses. It helps visualize coverage, calculate data capacity, and estimate recording durations for smarter gear choices.

**Highlights:** Camera and lens technical specifications, Coverage visualization across sensor modes, Video data capacity calculation, Transfer and recording duration estimates, Offline access, Metric/Imperial unit toggle

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| 3 Month | $7.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual | $24.99 | per year |


### Scouter Cine Viewfinder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scouter-cine-viewfinder/id6792621601)

Plan film shoots with a director's viewfinder, comparing focal lengths and framing for your chosen camera. Save references, explore AI-generated lighting, and organize your scouting with project details. Core features are free, with optional upgrades for advanced planning.

**Highlights:** Director's viewfinder for iPhone and iPad, Compare focal lengths and framing, AI-generated lighting references, Save and organize scouting references, Preview camera and recording formats, Capture reference photos and clips

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scouter Pro Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Scouter Studio Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Scouter Pro Yearly | $79.99 | per year |
| Scouter Studio Yearly | $199.99 | per year |
| 7-day Trial | Free | one-time |
| 20 Lumen Credits | $7.99 | one-time |
| 60 Lumen Credits | $21.99 | one-time |
| Scouter Full | $29.99 | one-time |
| 150 Lumen Credits | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DPBOX free?

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

### Is Scouter Cine Viewfinder free?

Scouter Cine Viewfinder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, DPBOX or Scouter Cine Viewfinder?

Scouter Cine Viewfinder is rated higher. DPBOX averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Scouter Cine Viewfinder averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do DPBOX or Scouter Cine Viewfinder have ads?

Neither DPBOX nor Scouter Cine Viewfinder shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DPBOX or Scouter Cine Viewfinder?

DPBOX ships an update fortnightly, and Scouter Cine Viewfinder every 8 days. Most recently, DPBOX was updated on October 30, 2026 and Scouter Cine Viewfinder on November 6, 2026.

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