Comparison

CineMath vs First Rush Viewer

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

Head to head
About

CineMath

This app provides filmmakers and video professionals with a suite of twelve frame-accurate calculation tools. It helps with speed percentages, clip length adjustments, bitrate calculations, upload times, and more. Supports various frame rates, film formats, and offers offline operation.

Highlights
  • Frame-accurate calculations
  • Speed percentage calculator
  • Target length and bitrate tools
  • Timecode and frame conversion
  • Aspect ratio calculations
  • Offline operation
  • Supports multiple film formats
Features
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CineMath is the professional calculator suite designed specifically for filmmakers, video editors, and production professionals. Twelve essential tools with frame-accurate precision and intuitive modern design. PROFESSIONAL CALCULATIONS: • Speed Percentage - Calculate frame rate conversion percentages with precision • Target Length - Determine clip length adjustments for perfect timing • Target Bitrate - Calculate optimal compression settings for any file size • Upload Time - Estimate transfer times for large video files • Time to Data - Convert runtime to storage requirements • Data to Time - Calculate maximum runtime from available storage • Time to Film - Calculate required film stock from recording time • Film to Time - Calculate recording time from available film stock • Aspect Ratio - Professional resolution and ratio calculations with smart pixel rounding • Timecode Calculator - Add, subtract, multiply, and divide timecodes • Timecode to Frames - Convert timecode to precise frame counts • Frames to Timecode - Convert frame counts to timecode values PROFESSIONAL FEATURES: • Frame-accurate calculations for 23.976, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60 fps and custom rates • Film format support: Super 8mm, Super 16mm, Super 35mm, 65mm, and IMAX • Smart Pixel Rounding Engine - Automatically rounds to broadcast standards and encoding-compatible values • Calculation History with advanced search and organization (Premium) • Professional Sharing - Export calculations as formatted text (Premium) • Bulk Operations - Select and share multiple calculations at once (Premium) • Dark and light mode support with professional design • Offline operation - no internet required • Universal app supporting iPhone, iPad, and Mac (Catalyst) • Professional precision for demanding workflows PERFECT FOR: • Film and video editors • Post-production professionals • Cinematographers and directors • Analog film production planners • Content creators and YouTubers • Broadcast engineers • Film students and educators • Anyone working with video timecode and technical specifications CineMath eliminates guesswork with precision calculations trusted by professionals. Download free and upgrade to CineMath Professional for advanced features. Privacy-focused: All calculations performed locally on your device.

About

First Rush Viewer

This free companion app allows directors, DPs, and crew to view live camera streams from a macOS application on the same network. Monitor up to four camera feeds with stream health feedback and screen recording protection.

Highlights
  • Live camera stream monitoring
  • Multi-camera support (up to 4)
  • Stream health feedback
  • Bonjour network discovery
  • QR code pairing
  • View-only operation
Features
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First Rush Viewer is the free companion monitoring app for First Rush on macOS. Use it on set to view live camera streams from a Mac running First Rush on the same local Wi-Fi or production monitoring network. The Viewer is designed for directors, DPs, script supervisors, editors, and crew who need a lightweight monitor during multicam SDI recording. Features: - Discover First Rush on the local network with Bonjour. - Pair with a 6-digit code or QR code. - Monitor 1, 2, 3, or 4 camera streams. - iPhone and iPad layouts for single view and multicam viewing. - View-only operation: the iOS app does not record clips. - Stream health feedback for frame rate, jitter, decode latency, render latency, and dropped packets. - Screen recording detection and protection UI. Requirements: - First Rush for macOS running on the same local network. - Local Network permission enabled on iPhone or iPad. - Camera permission only if you want to scan the pairing QR code. First Rush Viewer is free. Recording, SDI capture, ProRes writing, and hardware control are handled by the Mac app.

Screenshots

CineMath4 screens
First Rush Viewer1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: First Rush Viewer at none against CineMath's 1. CineMath's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly) and ratings volume (12 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and device support 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. CineMath sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. First Rush Viewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for CineMath against 5.0 for First Rush Viewer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CineMath has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CineMath ships an update every 4 days, First Rush Viewer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
CineMath versus First Rush Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCineMathFirst Rush Viewer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (12 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBradford Operations LLC진규 한

Customer experience

CineMath

All ratings11 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

First Rush Viewer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

CineMath

One-time1
  • CineMath Professional$4.99
None

First Rush Viewer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CineMath free?
CineMath is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is First Rush Viewer free?
First Rush Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CineMath or First Rush Viewer?
CineMath and First Rush Viewer are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 12 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do CineMath or First Rush Viewer have ads?
Neither CineMath nor First Rush Viewer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CineMath or First Rush Viewer?
CineMath ships an update every 4 days, and First Rush Viewer fortnightly. Most recently, CineMath was updated on November 4, 2026 and First Rush Viewer on November 9, 2026.

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