# Second View vs CameraAdapt

Second View and CameraAdapt both sit at 4.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 56% of Second View's written reviews are positive against 0% of CameraAdapt's. CameraAdapt's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Second View sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year and CameraAdapt sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Second View against 4.0 for CameraAdapt. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 3 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 56% of Second View's written reviews are positive against 0% of CameraAdapt's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Second View | CameraAdapt |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-view-viewfinder/id6761623499/reviews) | [4.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cameraadapt-copy-any-photo/id6807066884/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **55.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 44 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Benoit Linard](https://appshunter.io/developer/1890500952) | [Oskar Bruce](https://appshunter.io/developer/6807066886) |

## What reviewers say

### Second View

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-view-viewfinder/id6761623499)

This app acts as a digital viewfinder and light meter for analog photographers. It helps you precisely frame shots, calculate exposure settings, and plan complex scenes before using your physical camera. It supports a wide range of film formats and offers advanced tools for metering and composition.

**Highlights:** Precise field-of-view matching, Automatic lens selection, Rangefinder-style bright lines, Integrated light meter, Zone System planning, Reciprocity correction for film stocks, Sun and moon planner

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Second View Basic Yearly | $7.99 | per year |
| Second View Pro Yearly | $14.99 | per year |


### CameraAdapt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cameraadapt-copy-any-photo/id6807066884)

Replicate the look of any photo using your own camera gear. Input your equipment and get precise camera settings and editing recipes to match desired aesthetics. It intelligently adapts to your lens limitations and provides exportable presets.

**Highlights:** Adapt photo looks to your camera and lens, Get original camera settings, Receive adapted editing recipes, Supports 313 cameras and 62 phones, Includes 259 lenses, Export presets for popular editing software, Upload custom reference photos

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Pro Annual | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Second View free?

Second View is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is CameraAdapt free?

CameraAdapt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Second View or CameraAdapt?

Second View and CameraAdapt are both rated 4.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do Second View or CameraAdapt have ads?

Second View shows ads; CameraAdapt does not.

### Which is updated more often, Second View or CameraAdapt?

Second View ships an update weekly, and CameraAdapt weekly. Most recently, Second View was updated on November 5, 2026 and CameraAdapt on November 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*