Comparison

Darkcloth vs View Camera Log

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

Head to head
About

Darkcloth

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"A good photograph is knowing where to stand." — Ansel Adams Darkcloth is a field viewfinder for technical and view cameras. Use the phone camera to preview the frame before you set up the camera. Choose a film format and focal length, add rise, fall or shift, compare lenses, and check level. It is meant for planning the photograph, not replacing the ground glass. Included tools: • Framelines for 6Ɨ7, 4Ɨ5, 8Ɨ10 and custom formats • Multiple focal lengths at once for lens comparison • Rise/fall and shift preview over the live scene • Reflected-light meter with average and spot readings • Reciprocity correction for common film stocks, plus custom stocks • Roll and pitch level • Scheimpflug tilt visualiser with near/far depth-of-field readout Darkcloth was made alongside the Fysh FTC-1, but it is not locked to that camera. It works with other technical-camera and view-camera workflows. No account is required. No photos are uploaded.

About

View Camera Log

Features
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View Camera Log is a field logbook designed for large format photographers. Record each sheet with exposure details, film holder information, camera and lens choices, location notes, reference photos, scan results, and front/rear standard movements including rise, fall, shift, tilt, and swing. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://qb02su.github.io/largeformatlog/privacy.html Unlike general film logbook apps, View Camera Log is built around the workflow of view cameras. It helps you keep practical shooting notes in the field and review technical movements later when developing, scanning, printing, or repeating a setup. Features: • Log exposure settings, film stock, holders, and sheet side • Record front and rear standard movements • Visualize movements with a 3D view camera model • Save camera and lens gear in a reusable library • Capture or attach reference photos • Add scan results and processing notes • Save shooting location notes and map context • Keep existing records editable even on the free plan Free users can create up to 5 exposure records. View Camera Log Pro unlocks unlimited records.

Screenshots

Darkcloth4 screens
View Camera Log4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Darkcloth at none against View Camera Log's 5. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. View Camera Log sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Darkcloth asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Darkcloth ships an update every 10 days, View Camera Log weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Darkcloth versus View Camera Log: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDarkclothView Camera Log
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLACHLAN M FYSHHANG SU

In-app purchases

None

Darkcloth

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

View Camera Log

Subscriptions2
  • View Camera Log Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • View Camera Log Pro Yearly$14.991 Year
One-time3
  • Small Tip$1.99
  • Medium Tip$4.99
  • Large Tip$9.99

Questions

Is Darkcloth free?
Darkcloth is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is View Camera Log free?
View Camera Log is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Darkcloth or View Camera Log have ads?
Neither Darkcloth nor View Camera Log shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Darkcloth or View Camera Log?
Darkcloth ships an update every 10 days, and View Camera Log weekly. Most recently, Darkcloth was updated on September 29, 2026 and View Camera Log on September 27, 2026.

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