Comparison

DOPro vs Camera18

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

Head to head
About

DOPro

Features
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Plan the frame. Build the shot list. Run the set. DOPro is a private, on-device filmmaking toolkit for directors, cinematographers, DPs, camera teams, and independent filmmakers. Move from pre-production to set without juggling disconnected apps, PDFs, or spreadsheets. DIRECTOR'S VIEWFINDER Preview lens-locked framing for professional camera bodies, sensor modes, lens sets, and aspect ratios. Compare focal lengths, capture photo or video references, and keep every frame organized inside its production. SHOT LISTS THAT TRAVEL WITH YOU Build detailed shot lists with scene, shot type, camera movement, lens, equipment, priority, notes, and status. Import existing CSV or text-based PDF shot lists through a review step, then use the list as an on-set checklist. Export clean PDF and CSV files for your crew. LOCATION AND TECH SCOUTING Save locations with addresses, coordinates, photos, access details, weather notes, and production notes. Run structured technical scout checklists, flag issues, track completion, and generate shareable reports. SMART SLATE AND TAKE LOGS Use a full-screen digital slate, track scene, shot, take, roll, camera, lens, FPS, ISO, white balance, and timecode, then review and export the take history. ON-SET CALCULATORS Keep practical camera tools close at hand: • Reflected and incident light meter • Depth of field calculator • ND filter calculator • Time-lapse and storage calculators • Focal length and lens comparison tools • Sun and moon planning • Lighting source and gel references • Project checklists PRODUCTION-READY EXPORTS Create polished project summaries, shot lists, location reports, tech scout reports, production logs, take reports, and slate logs. Share PDFs and CSV files directly from the app. BUILT FOR REAL SETS • Purpose-built iPhone and iPad layouts • Fast, high-contrast controls • Accessible labels and large tap targets • No account required • No ads or tracking • Production data stays on your device FREE TO START, PRO WHEN YOU SHIP Use the Director's Viewfinder, Smart Slate, and every on-set calculator for free. Unlock DOPro Pro once—no subscription—for unlimited productions, crew-ready PDF and CSV exports, shot-list import, and location and tech scout reports. If you already bought DOPro, every Pro feature stays yours, free. From the first scout to the final take, DOPro keeps the production clear, focused, and ready to shoot.

About

Camera18

Features
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Camera18 turns your iPhone into a collection of cameras. Seamlessly zoom through your scene, switch cameras in an instant, and discover a different photographic character with each one. Every camera is more than a filter. Each has its own color, texture, lens feel, and aperture character — from wide-open softness to crisp depth and dramatic starbursts. ONE CAMERA. MANY CHARACTERS. • Seamless Zoom Move naturally from wide to close without interrupting the shot. • Camera Simulations Shoot with distinct camera-inspired looks, each built around its own color, texture, and optical character. • Aperture Character Aperture is part of each camera’s identity — changing how light, depth, softness, and starbursts feel. • Aperture Control On supported hardware, control the physical aperture directly. Other supported devices recreate the experience computationally. • Shoot, Don’t Filter Choose your camera and aperture before the shutter. The look is part of how you shoot, not something added afterward. One iPhone. Many cameras. A different character in every shot. Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy https://cornpiess.github.io/camera18/privacy.html

Screenshots

DOPro4 screens
Camera183 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Camera18 at every 2 weeks against DOPro's every 6 weeks. Camera18 also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. DOPro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Camera18 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DOPro ships an update every 6 weeks, Camera18 every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
DOPro versus Camera18: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDOProCamera18
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEGETECH LTD洪 朱

In-app purchases

1 purchases

DOPro

One-time1
  • DOPro Pro (Lifetime)$12.99
2 purchases

Camera18

Subscriptions2
  • Camera 18 Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Camera 18 Pro Yearly$14.991 Year

Questions

Is DOPro free?
DOPro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Camera18 free?
Camera18 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DOPro or Camera18 have ads?
Neither DOPro nor Camera18 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DOPro or Camera18?
DOPro ships an update every 6 weeks, and Camera18 every 2 weeks. Most recently, DOPro was updated on October 15, 2026 and Camera18 on October 20, 2026.

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