Cadrage Director's Viewfinder vs MoonMap
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
MoonMap
This app acts as a media server for lighting control, playing video and complex effects on DMX or CRMX fixtures. It integrates with industry-standard consoles and offers advanced fixture control, including per-fixture dimming and color curves. Supports various video formats and network protocols for seamless playback.
- Video playback on DMX/CRMX fixtures
- sACN/Art-Net and HDMI media server
- Integration with industry consoles
- Per-fixture dimming and color curves
- Support for multiple video formats
- WiFi and Ethernet connectivity
- Camera input and generator support
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MoonMap is a full lighting console for iPhone and iPad, with pixel mapping and video built in. Program and play back a show on location, on stage or on set. MoonMap drives up to 40 universes or 2,500+ pixels of DMX or CRMX fixtures over sACN or Art-Net, from iPhone 11 up to iPad Pro 13". CONSOLE - Cues and sequences with cue timing, waits and follows. - Faders you can set to Blend, LTP or HTP. - A command line: type commands as on a traditional desk, or use the on-screen keypad. - Groups that remember their selection order, presets, and full undo and redo. - A rebuilt effects engine with ready-made looks, and a trackball for moving lights. - Custom windows: lay out your screen for the job, with five saved layouts, macro buttons and desk lock. PIXEL MAPPING AND VIDEO - Map video onto your rig and record it into cues. Video cues recall fast and fade cleanly. - Fire, TV, fireworks, car process and other evolving effects across any mix of fixtures, including traditional tungsten. - Seamless looping with ProRes (preferred), .mov, .mp4, .m4v, H.264 and H.265 (HEVC). - Built-in generators for test signals and complex effects, plus camera input and UVC video input on iPad. - Video output to HDMI. - Drag and resize fixtures on top of the video, with per-fixture and per-cell dimming and colour curves. PATCHING - A Patch window built for speed. - Import from GDTF, Open Fixture Library, Blackout, Sidus Link Pro and grandMA2 patch files. - A large, growing fixture library, and a builder for custom profiles. - Multi-universe fixtures supported natively: no need to split a 196-pixel fixture into several. NETWORKING - Works standalone or alongside grandMA, Blackout, Eos, Sidus Link Pro, Luminair and other sACN or Art-Net consoles. - sACN and Art-Net input, so a console can run playback, grade the image live and control output. - Per-address sACN priority, universe merge, channel testing and easy gateway setup. - Wi-Fi or Ethernet. — — — LICENSE TIERS MoonMap offers three tiers — Artist, Show and Pro — each available as a 3-month or yearly auto-renewing subscription, or as a one-time Lifetime purchase. Lifetime licences include every update through version 2.9. Upgrade from Artist or Show to a higher tier and pay only the difference. Prices vary by territory and are shown in your local currency at the point of purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in Settings → [your name] → Subscriptions on your device after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://gist.githubusercontent.com/dlozanothornton/2920cc526c5aeaa2f7aac9cbceef6035/raw/d25a9268f977f1a30500d4907268b43c08b67e5b/gistfile1.txt Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: MoonMap at Free against Cadrage Director's Viewfinder's $19.99. MoonMap also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Cadrage Director's Viewfinder's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 17) and ratings volume (378 vs 1). 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
MoonMap is free to download; Cadrage Director's Viewfinder costs $19.99 up front. MoonMap sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per 3 months. Cadrage Director's Viewfinder asks for nothing beyond the download.
MoonMap holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cadrage Director's Viewfinder has 378 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Cadrage Director's Viewfinder ships an update every 3 weeks, MoonMap every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cadrage Director's Viewfinder | MoonMap |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $19.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (378 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 90.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 378 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | #5 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 18.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 147 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cadrage GmbH | Dario Lozano Thornton |
Customer experience
Cadrage Director's Viewfinder
MoonMap
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)
MoonMap
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Cadrage Director's Viewfinder
No in-app purchases
MoonMap
- MoonMap Player – 3 Months7 Days trial$29.993 Months
- MoonMap Artist – 3 Months7 Days trial$39.993 Months
- MoonMap Show – 3 Months7 Days trial$74.993 Months
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- MoonMap Artist – Yearly7 Days trial$79.991 Year
- MoonMap Pro – 3 Months7 Days trial$124.993 Months
- MoonMap Show – Yearly7 Days trial$149.991 Year
- MoonMap Pro – Yearly7 Days trial$249.991 Year
- Pro 7-Day TrialFree
- Artist 7-Day TrialFree
- Show 7-Day TrialFree
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- Upgrade Artist to Show$99.99
- MoonMap Player – Lifetime$99.99
- MoonMap Artist – Lifetime$149.99
- MoonMap Show – Lifetime$249.99
- Upgrade Show to Pro$349.99
- Upgrade Artist to Pro$449.99
- MoonMap Pro – Lifetime$599.99
Questions
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