Comparison

Cadrage Director's Viewfinder vs Frame Line PRO

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

Head to head
About

Cadrage Director's Viewfinder

This app provides precise framing previews for a vast array of professional camera and lens combinations. It helps filmmakers and photographers visualize shots, manage projects, and communicate their vision effectively during production.

Highlights
  • Accurate camera and lens previews
  • Custom frameline creation
  • Photo and video recording
  • Built-in gallery and project manager
  • PDF shotlist generation
  • Manual exposure, focus, and white balance control
  • 3-way color correction
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Cadrage - the director's viewfinder app used by some of the best directors and DPs worldwide. Cadrage allows you to line up your shots with precise framing previews of any professional camera/lens combination and make sure everybody is on the same page during preproduction and on set. ◈◈◈ Planning your shoot has never been easier. Download Cadrage now and see how it will change the way you work. ◈◈◈ FEATURES ● Accurate previews for thousands of cameras and lenses ● Save photos and record videos ● Add custom framelines in any aspect ratio ● Track the sun's path at your location for any date ● Built-in gallery & project manager ● Create neat PDF shotlists and directly upload to Dropbox or send via email ● Manually control exposure, focus & white balance ● Professional 3-way color correction to pre-visualize the final look ● Supports dual and triple camera devices ◈◈◈ Communicate your vision to your team. Download Cadrage now and get the most out of your shooting day. ◈◈◈ ◆ CINE CAMERAS ◆ ARRI Alexa 265, Alexa 35, Alexa 35 Xtreme, Alexa 65, Alexa Classic, Alexa LF, Alexa Mini, Alexa Mini LF, Alexa SXT, Alexa XT, Amira, D-21 Blackmagic Cinema Camera, Cinema Camera 6K, Micro Cinema Camera, Micro Studio Camera 4K, Pocket Cinema Camera, Pocket Cinema Camera 4K, Pocket Cinema Camera 6K, Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro, Production Camera 4K, PYXIS 12K, PYXIS 6K, Studio Camera 4K, Studio Camera 4K Plus, Studio Camera 4K Pro, Studio Camera HD, URSA, URSA (Broadcast), URSA 4.6K, URSA Cine 12K LF, URSA Cine 17K 65, URSA Mini 4.6K, URSA Mini 4K, URSA Mini Pro, URSA Mini Pro 12K, URSA Mini Pro 4.6K G2 Canon C100, C100 Mark II, C200, C300, C300 Mark II, C300 Mark III, C400, C50, C500, C500 Mark II, C70, C700, C80 DJI Ronin 4D (6K), Ronin 4D (8K), Zenmuse X7 Film 16mm, 35mm, 65mm/70mm, 8mm Freefly Systems Ember S2.5K, Ember S5K, Wave Fujifilm GFX Eterna 55 Generic Broadcast Kinefinity KineMAX, KineMini, Mavo, Mavo Edge, Mavo LF, TERRA Panasonic AF101, DC-BGH1, EVA1, HDX 900, VariCam 35, VariCam LT Panavision DXL, DXL2 Phantom 65, Flex, Flex4K, HD GOLD, Miro LC321S, v2640 ONYX, VEO4K-PL RED Dragon-X, Epic Dragon, Epic-W (Helium), Epic-X, Gemini, Komodo, Komodo-X, Monstro-VV, One, Ranger (Gemini), Ranger (Helium), Ranger (Monstro), Raven, Scarlet-W (Dragon), Scarlet-X, V-Raptor S35, V-Raptor VV, V-Raptor XE VV, V-Raptor XL S35, V-Raptor XL VV, Weapon (Dragon-VV), Weapon (Helium) Sony Burano, F23, F3, F35, F5, F55, F65, F900, FS100, FS5, FS5 Mark II, FS7, FS7 Mark II, FS700, FX2, FX3, FX30, FX6, FX9, HDC-1500R, Venice, Venice 2 (6K), Venice 2 (8K) Z CAM E2, E2-F6, E2-F8, E2-M4, E2-S6, E2-S6G, E2C, E2G ◆ PHOTO CAMERAS ◆ Canon 1000D/XS, 1D, 1D C, 1D Mark II, 1D Mark III, 1D Mark IV, 1D X, 1D X Mark II, 1D X Mark III, 1Ds, 1Ds Mark II, 1Ds Mark III, 200D/SL2, 20D, 30D, 40D, 450D/XSi, 500D/T1i, 50D, 550D/T2i, 5D, 5D Mark II, 5D Mark III, 5D Mark IV, 5DS, 600D/T3i, 60D, 650D/T4i, 6D, 6D Mark II, 700D/T5i, 70D, 750D/T6i, 760D/T6s, 77D, 7D, 7D Mark II, 800D/T7i, 80D, 850D/T8i, 90D, M50, R, R5, R6, Ra, RP Film (Still) 35mm (135), APS, Large Format, Medium Format, XPan Fujifilm GFX 100, GFX 100S, GFX 50R, GFX 50S, X-A7, X-H1, X-Pro2, X-Pro3, X-S10, X-T2, X-T200, X-T3, X-T4, X100V Hasselblad Digital Medium Format Leica CL, M10/M10-R, M8/M8.2, M9/M9-P, S, S2, SL, SL2, SL2-S Mamiya Leaf Credo Series Nikon D1, D100, D1H, D1x, D200, D2H, D2Hs, D2x, D3, D300, D3000, D300s, D3100, D3200, D3300, D3400, D3s, D3x, D4, D40, D40X, D4s, D50, D500, D5000, D5100, D5300, D5500, D5600, D60, D600, D610, D70, D700, D7000, D70s, D7100, D7200, D750, D7500, D80, D800, D810, D850, D90, DF, Z50, Z6, Z7 Olympus E Series Panasonic GH1, GH2, GH3, GH4, GH5, GH5S, S1, S1H, S1R, S5 Pentax 645D, 645Z, K Series Phase One Achromatic+, IQ Series, P 30+, P 40+, P 45+, P 65+ Sigma fp, fp L, SD1, SD15 Sony A290, A390, A450, A580, A6000, A6300, A6500, A6600, A7 III, A7C, A7r II, A7r III, A7r IV, A7s, A7s II, A7s III, A850, A9, A9 II, A900, A99, SLT-A37K, SLT-A57, SLT-A65, SLT-A77

About

Frame Line PRO

This professional tool generates precise framelines for film and television productions. It allows for quick customization and direct transfer to ARRI cameras via the CAP protocol, streamlining on-set workflows.

Highlights
  • Generate precise framelines
  • Customize framelines for productions
  • Send framelines to ARRI cameras
  • Utilize CAP protocol
  • Intuitive professional interface
Features
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FrameLine Pro is an advanced tool designed for professionals in the film and television industry. With our app, you can easily and intuitively generate precise framelines tailored to your needs, and instantly send them directly to ARRI cameras using the CAP (Camera Access Protocol). FrameLine Pro significantly speeds up work on set, allowing for quick generation of framelines and their immediate transfer to the camera. This means less time spent on technical adjustments and more time focusing on capturing the perfect shot. Key Features: Generate framelines in just a few simple steps Customize framelines to suit the specific needs of your production Quickly send framelines to ARRI cameras using the CAP protocol Intuitive interface designed with professionals in mind Trust FrameLine Pro to ensure your shots are always perfectly framed, and your work on set becomes more efficient.

Screenshots

Cadrage Director's Viewfinder4 screens
Frame Line PRO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Cadrage Director's Viewfinder at $19.99 against Frame Line PRO's $59.99. Cadrage Director's Viewfinder also leads on chart position (#23 vs unranked) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). Frame Line PRO's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 91%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Cadrage Director's Viewfinder costs $19.99 and Frame Line PRO $59.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cadrage Director's Viewfinder ships an update every 3 weeks, Frame Line PRO every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Cadrage Director's Viewfinder versus Frame Line PRO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCadrage Director's ViewfinderFrame Line PRO
Price$19.99 — better$59.99
Rating4.7 (379 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews90.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings379 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank#23 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCadrage GmbHAndrzej Hijewski

Customer experience

Cadrage Director's Viewfinder

All ratings375 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral1.3%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews388 reviews
Positive90.7%
Neutral2.6%
Negative6.7%

Frame Line PRO

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Cadrage Director's Viewfinder

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Camera shutter sometimes unresponsive
  • Occasional crashes or freezes
  • Metadata not always accurate (e.g. 'unknown camera')

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add manual camera and lens information input
  • Implement vertical/portrait mode
  • Add more composition overlays (e.g. golden ratio)
  • Improve project/photo management and organization
  • Implement camera settings controls (aperture, shutter, ISO)

Frame Line PRO

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Cadrage Director's Viewfinder

No in-app purchases

None

Frame Line PRO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cadrage Director's Viewfinder free?
Cadrage Director's Viewfinder costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Frame Line PRO free?
Frame Line PRO costs $59.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cadrage Director's Viewfinder or Frame Line PRO have ads?
Neither Cadrage Director's Viewfinder nor Frame Line PRO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cadrage Director's Viewfinder or Frame Line PRO?
Cadrage Director's Viewfinder ships an update every 3 weeks, and Frame Line PRO every 6 weeks. Most recently, Cadrage Director's Viewfinder was updated on November 7, 2026 and Frame Line PRO on November 3, 2026.

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