SetMyCamera vs YourTake
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
YourTake
Easily create shared photo albums for events and trips. Everyone contributes their photos and videos to a single roll, which can then be transformed into engaging recaps. Guests can join without an account, and the app offers fun mini-games.
- Create shared camera rolls for events
- Invite users via link, code, or QR
- Guests can join without an account
- Automatic recap generation (Weekend Films, Trip Maps)
- Live photo reveal countdowns
- In-app mini-games with otter companion
- Photo editing for vintage souvenirs
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The group chat was never meant to hold your photos. YourTake gives every trip, party, and event one shared camera roll. Everyone shoots. Every photo lands in the same place. Then it becomes a recap worth rewatching. No more "can everyone drop their pics in the chat." ONE ROLL, EVERYONE'S TAKE Create a roll in seconds and invite your people by link, code, or QR. Photos, videos, reactions, and comments all live together - so you finally see the night through everyone else's eyes, not just your own. THE BIG REVEAL Host an event and every photo stays blurred while it's happening. Guests keep shooting, the shots pile up, a live countdown builds - then the whole album unlocks at once, for everyone, together. Like a photographer dropping the gallery, except it's everyone's camera at the party. A RECAP THAT MAKES ITSELF When the moment's over, YourTake turns the roll into something you'll actually rewatch: Weekend Films, Party Rolls, Wrapped Cards, Trip Maps, Film Strips, and Birthday Wishes. Built from your friends' photos, ready to share. GUESTS JOIN IN TWO TAPS Hosting a wedding, birthday, or launch? Guests scan a QR code and start shooting. No App Store. No account. No download required for guests. AN ALBUM THAT KEEPS MOVING Group chat inside every roll. A story-style viewer. Reactions, comments, and favorites. A leaderboard that crowns the Roll MVP. Browse by day on the calendar, or by place on the map. YOURTAKE EDITIONS Turn any photo into a vintage souvenir newspaper. Pick a city, a vibe, and a language, drop your shot onto the front page, then save it or send it. PIP & THE ARCADE Your otter companion lives in the app and levels up as you use it. Dress it in skins and habitat worlds, then challenge your friends to Otter Dash, Trivia, Battleship, and Ludo - right inside your roll. HOW IT WORKS 1. Create a roll or event 2. Invite your people - link, code, or QR 3. Everyone adds their take 4. Watch it come alive FREE FOR FRIENDS. BUILT FOR EVENTS. Private rolls are always free, for up to 5 people. Hosting a wedding, birthday, or corporate event? Pay once for that event - no subscription needed. ROLL+ (OPTIONAL SUBSCRIPTION) For bigger groups and long-running albums. Shared tags let everyone filter a roll instantly without splitting it into separate albums. Photos Sync keeps matching Apple Photos albums updated as new shots arrive. Plus premium Pip skins, habitat worlds, the Otter Arena, and no archive limit or member cap. One Roll+ member unlocks the games for everyone in the roll. Your friends make the memories. YourTake makes them worth keeping. Start a roll, free. Terms of Use: https://yourtake.studio/terms Privacy Policy: https://yourtake.studio/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: YourTake at 5.0 against SetMyCamera's 4.4. YourTake also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). SetMyCamera's advantage is ratings volume (141 vs 1) and iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 YourTake sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
YourTake 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
SetMyCamera ships an update every 3 weeks, YourTake every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SetMyCamera | YourTake |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (141 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 43.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 141 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 — better | 26.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 154 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bluestone Pond | HOTTABLE APP LTD |
Customer experience
SetMyCamera
YourTake
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
YourTake
- Roll+ Monthly$3.991 Month
- Roll+ Annual$29.991 Year
- Event Organiser Monthly$35.991 Month
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- Event Organiser Pro Monthly$89.991 Month
- Event Organiser Studio Monthly$129.991 Month
- Organiser Annual$299.001 Year
- Event Organiser Pro Annual$709.991 Year
- Event Organiser Studio Annual$999.001 Year
- Custom Your Edition$0.99
- Add 50 guests$19.99
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