# SetMyCamera vs Take Better Pictures

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | SetMyCamera | Take Better Pictures |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (141 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/setmycamera/id670363905/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/take-better-pictures/id1635798089/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **141** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 43.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 30 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Bluestone Pond](https://appshunter.io/developer/544105988) | [Media in Motion LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/555171938) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Take Better Pictures

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/take-better-pictures/id1635798089)

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.

**Highlights:** Rich photographic content, Technical image data, Descriptive field notes, New photographic techniques, Composition ideas, Professional photographer insights

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1-Year Subscription | $97.99 | per year |
| Nature & Wildlife Photography | $59.99 | one-time |
| Nature & Wildlife Photo Guide | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SetMyCamera free?

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

### Is Take Better Pictures free?

Take Better Pictures is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SetMyCamera or Take Better Pictures?

Take Better Pictures is rated higher. SetMyCamera averages 4.4 out of 5 from 141 ratings, while Take Better Pictures averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do SetMyCamera or Take Better Pictures have ads?

Neither SetMyCamera nor Take Better Pictures shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SetMyCamera or Take Better Pictures?

SetMyCamera ships an update every 3 weeks, and Take Better Pictures every 3 weeks. Most recently, SetMyCamera was updated on October 23, 2026 and Take Better Pictures on September 24, 2026.

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