Comparison

Lens Simulator vs ShotLogic

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

Head to head
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 your shot will look like before you take it. Save comparisons and capture photos with metadata watermarks.

Highlights
  • Live viewfinder with accurate field of view simulation
  • Supports 50+ camera bodies and major sensor formats
  • Scroll wheel with haptic feedback
  • Full-frame equivalent display
  • Photo capture with metadata watermark
  • Offline functionality
Features
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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.

About

ShotLogic

Features
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ShotLogic is an AI-powered photography coach that gives you the right camera settings and techniques for any scene — personalized to the gear you actually own. SNAP & ASK Point your camera at any scene — a sunset, a street corner at night, a macro subject — and tap Snap & Ask. ShotLogic's AI analyzes the lighting, subject, and environment, then tells you the exact aperture, shutter speed, ISO, and technique to nail the shot. It's like having a professional photographer looking over your shoulder. GEAR-AWARE ADVICE Add your camera bodies, lenses, and accessories to your profile. Every recommendation is tailored to what you actually carry — no more generic tips for gear you don't own. 40+ SHOT CARDS Browse a growing library of original Shot Cards covering macro, portrait, wildlife, landscape, long exposure, architecture, action, astrophotography, and more. Each card includes recommended settings, techniques, and difficulty level. Filter by category, save your favorites, and use them as quick reference in the field. AI COACH CHAT Ask any photography question in plain English — "How do I shoot the northern lights?" or "Best settings for indoor portraits with window light." Get detailed, conversational answers grounded in real photographic knowledge, not generic AI filler. PIN A CARD FOR CONTEXT Working on a specific technique? Pin a Shot Card in the AI Coach tab and every follow-up question gets answered in that context — like having a tutor focused on exactly what you're practicing. CAPTIONS & SHARING After Snap & Ask analyzes your photo, generate a social media caption with one tap — then share the photo and caption directly via the Share Sheet. SIRI SHORTCUT Ask ShotLogic for photography help hands-free with the built-in Siri shortcut. Perfect when you're already holding your camera. FREE TO START Browse all Shot Cards, save favorites, build your gear inventory, and get 3 text queries + 1 photo analysis per day — completely free. Upgrade to ShotLogic Pro for unlimited AI access. SHOTLOGIC PRO • Unlimited text queries • Unlimited Snap & Ask photo analysis • Gear-specific AI coaching • Siri shortcut access • Early access to new Shot Cards Privacy-first: your photos are analyzed in-memory and never stored. Sign in with Apple, Google, or continue anonymously. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Lens Simulator4 screens
ShotLogic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ShotLogic at Free against Lens Simulator's $3.99. Lens Simulator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads, 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

ShotLogic is free to download; Lens Simulator costs $3.99 up front. ShotLogic sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Lens Simulator asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Lens Simulator versus ShotLogic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLens SimulatorShotLogic
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVitalii KikotMatthew DAmour

In-app purchases

None

Lens Simulator

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

ShotLogic

Subscriptions2
  • ShotLogic Pro7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • ShotLogic Pro7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Lens Simulator free?
Lens Simulator costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ShotLogic free?
ShotLogic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Lens Simulator or ShotLogic have ads?
Neither Lens Simulator nor ShotLogic shows ads.

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