oktake vs Scouter Cine Viewfinder
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
oktake
This app helps film crews and post-production teams mark and sync camera media on set. Record markers with timecodes and notes, then match them to video files on Mac for faster editing. It offers flexible timecode calibration and seamless integration with Apple devices.
- On-set timecode marking
- Single and dual-camera sessions
- Point and range markers with notes
- Flexible timecode calibration
- Apple Watch integration
- Live Activities for recording status
- Export FCPXML and DaVinci Resolve workflows
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oktake is a timecode marker for film crews and post-production teams. Use iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch to record OK, NG, KEEP, and range markers on set, then match those notes to camera media on Mac and move into editing faster. 【Fast On-Set Marking】 • Large controls designed for quick operation on set • Single-camera and dual-camera sessions • Point markers and range markers • Notes with precise marker timecodes 【Flexible Timecode Calibration】 • Photograph and recognize a camera timecode display • Apply a manual timecode offset • Read LTC from a 3.5 mm audio input • Scan and select compatible BLE external timecode devices; sync only with the selected device 【Connected Apple Workflow】 • View status and add markers from Apple Watch • See the active recording state in Live Activities • Keep projects and marker data on the device • Export .take files 5 times for free 【Free Mac Post Workflow】 • Match .take markers to video media by timecode • Export Final Cut Pro XML / FCPXML • Use the DaVinci Resolve import workflow • Process media locally without uploading it oktake requires no account, contains no advertising, and does not track or collect personal data. Recording, all four marker types, range marking, dual-camera sessions, Apple Watch, Live Activities, and every timecode calibration method are free. Every user gets 5 free .take exports; an export is counted only after sharing completes, and canceling the share does not use one. The annual Pro subscription unlocks unlimited .take exports only. The macOS App Store and DMG versions are free. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Scouter Cine Viewfinder
Plan film shoots with a director's viewfinder, comparing focal lengths and framing for your chosen camera. Save references, explore AI-generated lighting, and organize your scouting with project details. Core features are free, with optional upgrades for advanced planning.
- Director's viewfinder for iPhone and iPad
- Compare focal lengths and framing
- AI-generated lighting references
- Save and organize scouting references
- Preview camera and recording formats
- Capture reference photos and clips
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Plan your next shoot with a director's viewfinder on iPhone and iPad. Scouter helps filmmakers compare focal lengths and framing for their chosen camera and recording format, then save scouting references to discuss with the crew. Core framing and photo capture are free, with one project and up to 20 references. Lumen helps you explore the light before the shoot. Choose a saved scout photo and time-of-day or weather options to generate an AI lighting reference, then compare it with the original. Lumen is optional and uses separate generation credits. Try Scouter Full free for 7 days. The trial ends automatically, with no automatic charge. Your projects and saved references are kept. Lumen credits are separate. FRAME THE PRODUCTION CAMERA - Preview real camera and recording-format combinations. - Compare lenses, focal lengths, sensor crops, and optical adapters. - Use multiple framelines, custom ratios, de-squeeze options, and looks or LUTs. - Keep focus, exposure, white balance, and technical shot choices with each reference. BUILD AN ORGANIZED SCOUT - Capture high-quality reference photos and short scout clips. - Group shots into projects with camera, lens, format, time, and optional location context. - Review original and generated versions without losing the source frame. - Export practical references and prelight material for the crew. PLAN LIGHT AND CONDITIONS - Use optional location, compass, motion, and sun-planning tools on the device. - Keep ordinary project work on the device by default. - Enable private iCloud project sync when you want your own Apple devices to stay aligned. FREE ACCESS, FULL AND LUMEN CREDITS The core viewfinder, capture, and project workflow is available without a subscription. Scouter Full is also available as a separate lifetime purchase, not an auto-renewing subscription. Neither Full nor its trial includes Lumen generation credits. Eligible users who sign in with Apple receive a one-time allowance of 20 complimentary Lumen credits plus 3 starter credits; no purchase is required. Each allowance can be claimed once per verified Apple identity. Deleting an account or reinstalling does not reset eligibility. Additional credits are available separately. Optional Pro and Studio subscriptions and Lumen-credit purchases are available separately. Prices are shown by the App Store before purchase. Subscription purchases renew automatically unless canceled through Apple; the seven-day Full trial does not. RELIGHT SELECTED FRAMES WITH LUMEN Lumen can create a visual relighting reference from a shot you explicitly select. Before the first generation, Scouter explains that the selected image and direction will be sent through Scouter's service to Alibaba Cloud Model Studio using Qwen or Wan image models. Working uploads and results follow the temporary-retention rules in Scouter's Privacy Policy. Lumen output is a creative planning reference, not a photometric simulation or a substitute for an experienced lighting crew. Scouter is intended for users aged 16 and older. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Scouter Cine Viewfinder at every 5 days against oktake's every 10 days. oktake's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. oktake sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year and Scouter Cine Viewfinder sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 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 — 5.0 for oktake against 5.0 for Scouter Cine Viewfinder. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
oktake ships an update every 10 days, Scouter Cine Viewfinder every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | oktake | Scouter Cine Viewfinder |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Beijing Luminous Island Cultural Media Co., Ltd | 轶凡 张 |
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oktake
Scouter Cine Viewfinder
In-app purchases
oktake
- oktake Pro Annual$9.991 Year
Scouter Cine Viewfinder
- Scouter Pro Monthly$7.991 Month
- Scouter Studio Monthly$19.991 Month
- Scouter Pro Yearly$79.991 Year
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- Scouter Studio Yearly$199.991 Year
- 7-day TrialFree
- 20 Lumen Credits$7.99
- 60 Lumen Credits$21.99
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- Scouter Full$29.99
- 150 Lumen Credits$49.99
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