Comparison

LiveMM vs Lens Simulator

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

Head to head
About

LiveMM

Features
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--- Know your focal length. Every shot. LiveMM displays your real-time 35mm equivalent focal length and angle of view directly on the viewfinder — so you always know exactly what you're shooting. Whether you're a film photographer trying to match a composition on your phone, or someone who wants to develop a sharper eye for perspective, LiveMM speaks the language of real cameras. --- REAL-TIME FOCAL LENGTH OVERLAY As you zoom in or out, LiveMM instantly shows the 35mm equivalent focal length (e.g. 26mm) and angle of view (e.g. 77°) on screen. No lag. No guessing. HARDWARE-ACCURATE READINGS LiveMM reads the field of view directly from your iPhone's physical camera hardware using AVFoundation. The focal length you see is calculated from the actual optics of your device — not a rough estimate. LENS PRESET BUTTONS Instantly switch between your phone's physical lenses — 0.5×, 1×, 2×, and 3× — with a single tap. LiveMM automatically detects which lenses your device has at startup, so it works correctly on any iPhone without a device database. PINCH TO ZOOM Use standard pinch-to-zoom gestures for continuous zoom between lens presets. The overlay updates in real time throughout the entire zoom range, including digital zoom. PHOTO CAPTURE WITH EXIF DATA Capture photos directly in the app. The 35mm equivalent focal length is written into the photo's EXIF metadata, so your camera roll tells the full story of every shot. --- PERFECT FOR · Film and mirrorless camera photographers shooting with an iPhone · Photography students learning to see in focal lengths · Anyone who wants to understand what their phone's lenses actually see REQUIREMENTS · iPhone 12 or later · iOS 16.0 or later · Physical device required (camera features are not available in Simulator) ---

About

Lens Simulator

Visualize any lens's field of view on your camera in real-time. Select a focal length and camera body to see exactly what the lens captures, with 100% mathematical accuracy. Save comparisons and learn about focal lengths.

Highlights
  • Live viewfinder simulation
  • 100% accurate field of view
  • Supports 50+ camera bodies
  • Offline functionality
  • Photo capture with metadata
  • Side-by-side comparison
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Wondering what 85mm looks like on your Canon R7? Or how wide 24mm feels on a Fujifilm X-T5? Point your phone and see — instantly. Prospekt simulates any focal length on any camera body, live. HOW IT WORKS Choose a focal length from 14mm to 300mm, pick your camera body, and see exactly what that lens sees — in real time, through your iPhone. The field of view is 100% mathematically accurate. Your iPhone automatically switches between its ultra-wide, wide, and telephoto cameras to give you the best image quality at every focal length. No guesswork. No approximations. 50+ CAMERA BODIES Canon: R5 II, R6 III, R7, R10, R50, EOS R, 5D IV Sony: A1, A9 III, A7R V, A7 IV, A6700, ZV-E10 II Nikon: Z9, Z8, Z6 III, Zf, Z50 II Fujifilm: GFX 100 II, X-T5, X-H2S, X-S20 Panasonic: S5 IIX, GH7, G9 II OM System: OM-1 II, OM-5 Leica: M11, SL3, Q3 Hasselblad: X2D, 907X Pentax: K-1 III, K-3 III Sigma: fp L Every major sensor format: Full Frame, APS-C (1.5x & 1.6x), Micro Four Thirds, and Medium Format. WHO IT'S FOR • Choosing between a 35mm and an 85mm? See the difference live • New to photography? Learn what focal lengths actually look like • Scouting a location? Preview your exact framing on the spot • Switching systems? See how crop factor changes your lenses FEATURES • Live viewfinder — 100% accurate field of view simulation • Scroll wheel with haptic snap at popular focal lengths • Full-frame equivalent display — always know your effective focal • 4 aspect ratios: 3:2, 4:3, 16:9, 1:1 • Photo capture with metadata watermark (focal length, crop factor, FF equivalent, aspect ratio) • Offline — no internet required • Landscape-optimized for maximum viewfinder size SAVE & COMPARE Capture snapshots with a built-in watermark showing your settings. Save to your photo library and compare focal lengths side by side. One purchase. No subscriptions. No ads.

Screenshots

LiveMM4 screens
Lens Simulator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: LiveMM at Free against Lens Simulator's $3.99. LiveMM also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 11 days). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

LiveMM is free to download; Lens Simulator costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LiveMM ships an update every 3 days, Lens Simulator every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
LiveMM versus Lens Simulator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLiveMMLens Simulator
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 11 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerhaedong kimVitalii Kikot

In-app purchases

None

LiveMM

No in-app purchases

None

Lens Simulator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LiveMM free?
LiveMM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lens Simulator free?
Lens Simulator costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do LiveMM or Lens Simulator have ads?
Neither LiveMM nor Lens Simulator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LiveMM or Lens Simulator?
LiveMM ships an update every 3 days, and Lens Simulator every 11 days. Most recently, LiveMM was updated on October 25, 2026 and Lens Simulator on October 31, 2026.

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