# SetMyCamera vs SLR Assist

The clearest difference is rating: SetMyCamera at 4.4 against SLR Assist's 1.0. SetMyCamera also leads on ratings volume (141 vs 1). SLR Assist's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). 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 SLR Assist sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SetMyCamera holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SetMyCamera has 141 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SetMyCamera | SLR Assist |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (141 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/setmycamera/id670363905/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slr-assist-light-meter/id6478798272/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **141** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 43.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 30 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bluestone Pond](https://appshunter.io/developer/544105988) | [Vsevolod Kemaev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1733952138) |

## 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 |


### SLR Assist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slr-assist-light-meter/id6478798272)

This app helps film photographers achieve perfect exposure with its intuitive light metering tools. It offers various shooting modes, real-time readings, and helpful tips for both beginners and enthusiasts. Unlock advanced features with a paid plan, including a free trial.

**Highlights:** Exposure measurement for film photography, Shutter priority mode, Program mode, Aperture priority mode, Real-time exposure readings, Expired film mode, Exposure compensation

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Annual | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SetMyCamera free?

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

### Is SLR Assist free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SetMyCamera or SLR Assist?

SetMyCamera is rated higher. SetMyCamera averages 4.4 out of 5 from 141 ratings, while SLR Assist averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do SetMyCamera or SLR Assist have ads?

Neither SetMyCamera nor SLR Assist shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SetMyCamera or SLR Assist?

SetMyCamera ships an update every 3 weeks, and SLR Assist every 3 weeks. Most recently, SetMyCamera was updated on October 23, 2026 and SLR Assist on October 8, 2026.

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