Comparison

ClearView Pro vs FilmDirector

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

Head to head
About

ClearView Pro

Enhance your phone's camera to see through fog, rain, and snow with advanced dehazing technology. Ideal for professionals, drivers, and outdoor enthusiasts needing clear visibility in challenging weather conditions. Offers 4K recording and on-device processing for privacy.

Highlights
  • Advanced dehazing technology
  • 4K and Full HD recording
  • Dual raw and processed footage capture
  • Manual dehazing intensity control
  • 100% on-device processing for privacy
  • Real-time fog, rain, and snow removal
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ADVANCED VISIBILITY. PROFESSIONAL CONTROL. ClearView Pro is the most capable version of the ClearView camera family, combining real-time visibility enhancement with high-resolution capture, video recording and advanced manual controls. Enhance fog, haze, rain and low-contrast scenes while maintaining direct control over how the image is processed. PRO FEATURES -Real-time visibility enhancement -Fog and haze reduction -Low-contrast detail enhancement -UHD capture on supported devices -Video recording -Advanced processing controls -Multiple camera/lens support -Live camera preview -On-device processing -No cloud required -No subscription ClearView Pro is designed for photographers, videographers, outdoor users and professionals who need greater control when capturing challenging scenes. Capture more. Control more. Reveal more.

About

FilmDirector

Features
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FilmDirector turns your iPhone into a professional cine camera. Built for filmmakers, content creators and photographers who want full manual control with zero compromises. FULL MANUAL CONTROLS • ISO across the sensor's full supported range • Logarithmic shutter slider for exact exposure time • Exposure compensation (EV) ± • Manual focus with tap-to-focus and precise lens position • White balance with Kelvin temperature and tint • Continuous zoom with shortcuts to real optical focal lengths (0.5x, 1x, 2x, 3x...) CINEMATIC VIDEO • Frame rate up to 60 fps • HDR where the device supports it • Selectable cinematic stabilization • Smooth front/back camera switch • High-res photo with flash and adjustable torch CUSTOM PRESETS Save any configuration (ISO, shutter, WB, fps, focus, zoom) as a one-tap preset. 3 presets free, unlimited with Pro. APPLE WATCH COMPANION Drive recording right from your wrist: • Start/stop REC without touching the phone • Switch presets on the fly • Live readout of capture parameters • Perfect for solo shoots, vlogs, gimbal work PROFESSIONAL INTERFACE Compact HUD keeps every parameter visible. Dedicated panels for Zoom, Exposure, Focus, WB, Stabilization, Flash and Format. No clutter, full focus on the frame. PRO UNLOCK One-time purchase: unlimited presets. No subscription, no ads. Privacy: no data sent to external servers. Your clips stay in the Photo Library.

Screenshots

ClearView Pro4 screens
FilmDirector4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: FilmDirector at Free against ClearView Pro's $4.99. FilmDirector also leads on device support (3 vs 1). ClearView Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On ads 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

FilmDirector is free to download; ClearView Pro costs $4.99 up front. FilmDirector sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ClearView Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
ClearView Pro versus FilmDirector: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClearView ProFilmDirector
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhoturion, Inc.gianluca auriemma

In-app purchases

None

ClearView Pro

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

FilmDirector

One-time1
  • Get Unlimited Presets$1.99

Questions

Is ClearView Pro free?
ClearView Pro costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is FilmDirector free?
FilmDirector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ClearView Pro or FilmDirector have ads?
Neither ClearView Pro nor FilmDirector shows ads.

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