Comparison

DOF Slider vs SetMyCamera

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

DOF Slider

This app calculates depth of field for photography. Select your camera, distance, aperture, and lens using intuitive sliders to instantly see your perfect shot settings. Supports metric and imperial units, a wide range of apertures, focal lengths, and hundreds of camera models.

Highlights
  • Extensive camera model selection
  • Adjustable distance, aperture, and lens sliders
  • Instant depth of field calculations
  • Metric and imperial unit support
  • Wide aperture and focal length range
  • Customization via in-app purchases
Features
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Calculate depth of field before you take the shot. Choose your camera, then adjust subject distance, aperture and focal length with three horizontal sliders. See your focus limits update as you move. SEE WHAT STAYS SHARP A live scene shows your settings at work. Flowers, a dog, a house and distant mountains sit at real distances, and each blurs according to your focus distance, aperture and lens. Open up the aperture and watch the background melt; zoom in and the scene tightens. You can turn the scene's animation off in Settings. MADE FOR IPHONE DUO Stand it up and the results face you while the sliders lie flat under your thumbs. Open it like a book and results and controls each get their own half, clear of the fold. Close it and everything moves to the outer screen, with your controls in the side bar. Layouts move smoothly as you fold. READ YOUR FOCUS RANGE See the near and far focus limits, total depth of field, and the distance in front of and behind your subject. Check hyperfocal distance when planning a landscape or a scene with distant detail. CHOOSE YOUR CAMERA Browse profiles for modern digital cameras, vintage cameras and film formats. Each profile supplies the circle of confusion used in the calculation. ADJUST WITH ONE HAND Keep settings and results on one screen. Work in metres or feet and inches, with optional aperture snapping and haptic feedback. START WITH THE INCLUDED PROFILES DOF Slider includes free camera profiles and standard calculation ranges. Additional camera packs and macro, telephoto and extended distance ranges are optional one-time in-app purchases. Restore existing purchases from Settings. No ads. No subscription. No sign-in required. Calculations work offline with the available camera catalog; catalog updates and purchases need an internet connection.

About

SetMyCamera

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
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Are you ready to take your photography to the next level? Look no further than SetMyCamera! With SetMyCamera’s advanced tools, you will be able to create visually stunning images with exceptional technical expertise. Imagine capturing award-winning photos in no time! SetMyCamera is your secret weapon for taking control of camera settings. SetMyCamera offers various base versions, each of which can be upgraded to the full feature set. For a complete list of features, head over to SetMyCamera.com. This basic version has all the essentials to start exploring camera settings. What is SetMyCamera? SetMyCamera is the ultimate photography app for all your photography needs. Whether you are a pro or a beginner, use digital or film cameras, capturing videos or photos, SetMyCamera has you covered. SetMyCamera offers a range of features, including depth of field, composition assistance, light metering, print resolutions, flash settings, and more. You can even learn about reciprocity, field of view, angle of view, depth of field, f/stop, shutter speed, ISO, and hyperfocal distances. SetMyCamera also supports accessories like filters, diopters, bellows, speed boosters, extension tubes, and teleconverters. SetMyCamera has an in-app tutorial to help you get started. Settings are easily adjusted using a thumbwheel or slider, and animated graphics make learning a breeze. Here are some SetMyCamera features: Traditional depth of field: This feature helps you find the perfect depth of field by entering aperture (f/stop) and subject distance. An animated graphic shows what you are setting. Reverse depth of field: This unique feature lets you set the perfect aperture (f/stop) or lens focal length by entering the near and far in-focus distances. An animated graphic helps you visualize the settings. Light meter: This handy tool measures the available ambient light, whether it’s the light the camera sees or the light that falls on the subject. It even includes a sunny 16 light guide. Photo shoot notes: The built-in notes database is perfect for your photo shoots to make your photography experience easier and more organized. Print size calculator: This tool helps you convert your photos into high-quality prints based on your camera. Field of view visualizer: This feature enables you to preview your photo capture. It utilizes your iPhone or iPad’s camera and offers various options, including histograms, the rule of thirds, hot spot detection, and adjustable exposure settings. Angle of view calculator: This tool helps you position your camera according to the lens and subject, considering the camera distance. Flash configuration: This tool eliminates the guesswork when setting up flash photos. Exposure value, neutral density filter, and reciprocity calculations: SetMyCamera can also calculate these values for you. Shutter speed recommendations: This tool helps you choose the right shutter speed to avoid blurry photos. Standard conversion information: SetMyCamera includes standard conversion information for cameras and field information. A wide range of cameras and settings: SetMyCamera has an extensive list of pre-defined cameras or you can define your own. Included is support for both Imperial and Metric units. User-Friendly: Customizable interface with selectable themes including dark mode, and support for over 30 languages. SetMyCamera is compatible with iPhone and iPad. On iPhone, an Apple Watch app is included. A MacOS version is available for your desktop or laptop. Some features may require in-app purchases. For a comparison chart of included features, visit https://setmycamera.com/products/compare/. What others say: “SetMyCamera assists depth of field calculations and serves as a great teaching tool” – MacWorld SetMyCamera respects your privacy and doesn’t collect user data. For more information, visit SetMyCamera.com. https://setmycamera.com/SMC_PP/SMC_PrivacyPolicy.html https://setmycamera.com/SMC_PP/SMC_TermsOfUse.html

Screenshots

DOF Slider4 screens
SetMyCamera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SetMyCamera at 4.4 against DOF Slider's 3.7. SetMyCamera also leads on ratings volume (141 vs 23). DOF Slider's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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

Both are free to download. DOF Slider sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and SetMyCamera sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $3.29 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SetMyCamera holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SetMyCamera has 141 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 47% of DOF Slider's written reviews are positive against 44% of SetMyCamera's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DOF Slider ships an update monthly, SetMyCamera every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
DOF Slider versus SetMyCamera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDOF SliderSetMyCamera
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (23 ratings)4.4 (141 ratings) — better
Positive reviews47.2% of reviews — better43.7% of reviews
Number of ratings23141 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMihai alexandru BoldBluestone Pond

Customer experience

DOF Slider

All ratings21 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral14.3%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive47.2%
Neutral7.5%
Negative45.3%

SetMyCamera

All ratings141 ratings
Positive85.8%
Neutral2.1%
Negative12.1%
Written reviews238 reviews
Positive43.7%
Neutral5.0%
Negative51.3%

In-app purchases

13 purchases

DOF Slider

One-time13
  • Kill the ads$0.99
  • Canon 5D series$0.99
  • Canon 6D series$0.99
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  • Fujifilm X1 series$0.99
  • Macro Distances$0.99
  • Fujifilm XT series$1.99
  • Leica M series$1.99
  • Nikon D700 pack$1.99
  • Nikon D800 series$1.99
  • Sony A7 series$1.99
  • Nikon D7000 series$1.99
  • Canon EOS R$2.99
  • Nikon Z Pack$2.99
14 purchases

SetMyCamera

Subscriptions6
  • SetMyCamera to ProPlus3 Days trial$3.293 Months
  • SetMyCamera to ProPlus3 Days trial$4.493 Months
  • SMC.t2 Pro to ProPlus 1 year7 Days trial$7.991 Year
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  • SetMyCamera to ProPlus 1 year7 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • SMC.t2 ProPlus 1 year7 Days trial$12.991 Year
  • SetMyCamera to ProPlus 1 year7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time8
  • Upgrade to SetMyCameraPro$2.99
  • upgrade to SetMyCamera$2.99
  • Upgrade to SetMyCameraDF$4.99
Show 5 more
  • Upgrade to SetMyCameraMx$6.99
  • upgrade to SetMyCamera$8.99
  • Upgrade to SetMyCameraPro$9.99
  • Upgrade SMC.Pro to Pro Plus$29.99
  • SetMyCamera to ProPlus NE$39.99

Questions

Is DOF Slider free?
DOF Slider is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SetMyCamera free?
SetMyCamera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DOF Slider or SetMyCamera?
SetMyCamera is rated higher. DOF Slider averages 3.7 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while SetMyCamera averages 4.4 from 141 ratings.
Do DOF Slider or SetMyCamera have ads?
Neither DOF Slider nor SetMyCamera shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DOF Slider or SetMyCamera?
DOF Slider ships an update monthly, and SetMyCamera every 3 weeks. Most recently, DOF Slider was updated on October 23, 2026 and SetMyCamera on October 23, 2026.

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