SetMyCamera vs Take Better Pictures
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Depth of field calculation
- Light metering
- Composition assistance
- Print size calculator
- Field of view visualizer
- Flash configuration
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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
Take Better Pictures
Enhance your photography with rich content, technical data, and field notes. Discover new techniques and composition ideas to elevate your creative vision. Suitable for beginners to intermediate photographers.
- Rich photographic content
- Technical image data
- Descriptive field notes
- New photographic techniques
- Composition ideas
- Professional photographer insights
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Your Take Better Pictures app contains rich photographic content (over 175 images in each Guide), technical image data, and descriptive field notes. Get ready to discover a myriad of new photographic techniques and composition ideas for your photography. Designed for photographers looking to enhance their creative vision and learn professional photographic techniques. Our professional photographer authors share insights and approaches to image capture that'll help you take your photography to the next level. While the guide assumes users will know how to operate the basic features of their DSLR or mirror-less cameras (aperture, shutter speed, ISO, exposure compensation, etc.), it isn’t geared solely for advanced photographers. Beginning and intermediate photographers looking to enhance their creative vision, gain inspiration, and learn new techniques will also enjoy the Take Better Pictures guides. Readers can buy a single issue (non-subscription) or a 1-year subscription that includes three issues, automatically renewed until canceled. Payment for all purchases will be charged to your iTunes account at the confirmation of your purchase. SUBSCRIBERS’ AUTOMATIC-RENEWAL FEATURE: Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your iTunes account will automatically be charged at the same price for renewal 24-hours prior to the end of the current period (another year for annual subscribers, another month for monthly subscribers) unless you change your subscription preferences in your account settings. You can manage your subscriptions through your Account settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. For more information see: https://wildlifephotographicmag.com/privacy-policy/ and https://wildlifephotographicmag.com/terms-of-use/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Take Better Pictures at 100% against SetMyCamera's 44%. Take Better Pictures also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). SetMyCamera's advantage is ratings volume (141 vs 7). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. SetMyCamera sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $3.29 per 3 months and Take Better Pictures sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $97.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Take Better Pictures holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SetMyCamera has 141 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of SetMyCamera's written reviews are positive against 100% of Take Better Pictures's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SetMyCamera | Take Better Pictures |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (141 ratings) | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 43.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 141 — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Bluestone Pond | Media in Motion LLC |
Customer experience
SetMyCamera
Take Better Pictures
In-app purchases
SetMyCamera
- 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
- Upgrade to SetMyCameraPro$2.99
- upgrade to SetMyCamera$2.99
- Upgrade to SetMyCameraDF$4.99
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- 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
Take Better Pictures
- 1-Year Subscription$97.991 Year
- Nature & Wildlife Photography$59.99
- Nature & Wildlife Photo Guide$59.99
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