# Cadrage Director's Viewfinder vs MoonMap

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cadrage Director's Viewfinder | MoonMap |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $19.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (378 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cadrage-directors-viewfinder/id793232740/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moonmap/id6758818003/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **378** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 90.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#5** | — |
| Size | 50 MB | 147 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **18.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cadrage GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/793232743) | [Dario Lozano Thornton](https://appshunter.io/developer/1855332175) |

## What reviewers say

### Cadrage Director's Viewfinder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cadrage-directors-viewfinder/id793232740)

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Paid · Photo & Video, #44 Top Paid (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful app for filmmakers
- 🚀 Intuitive and easy to use
- 💡 Comprehensive camera and lens options
- 🚀 Efficient for location scouting and pre-production
- 👍 Saves time and hassle

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs or glitches
- 💡 Desire for more customization options
- 💡 Lack of portrait mode blur simulation
- 💡 Missing some camera/lens models
- 💡 Wish for more composition overlays

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moonmap/id6758818003)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MoonMap Player – 3 Months | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| MoonMap Artist – 3 Months | $39.99 | per 3 months |
| MoonMap Show – 3 Months | $74.99 | per 3 months |
| MoonMap Artist – Yearly | $79.99 | per year |
| MoonMap Pro – 3 Months | $124.99 | per 3 months |
| MoonMap Show – Yearly | $149.99 | per year |
| MoonMap Pro – Yearly | $249.99 | per year |
| Pro 7-Day Trial | Free | one-time |
| Artist 7-Day Trial | Free | one-time |
| Show 7-Day Trial | Free | one-time |
| Upgrade Artist to Show | $99.99 | one-time |
| MoonMap Player – Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |
| MoonMap Artist – Lifetime | $149.99 | one-time |
| MoonMap Show – Lifetime | $249.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade Show to Pro | $349.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade Artist to Pro | $449.99 | one-time |
| MoonMap Pro – Lifetime | $599.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cadrage Director's Viewfinder free?

Cadrage Director's Viewfinder costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MoonMap free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cadrage Director's Viewfinder or MoonMap?

MoonMap is rated higher. Cadrage Director's Viewfinder averages 4.7 out of 5 from 378 ratings, while MoonMap averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Cadrage Director's Viewfinder or MoonMap have ads?

Neither Cadrage Director's Viewfinder nor MoonMap shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cadrage Director's Viewfinder or MoonMap?

Cadrage Director's Viewfinder ships an update every 3 weeks, and MoonMap every 5 days. Most recently, Cadrage Director's Viewfinder was updated on November 1, 2026 and MoonMap on October 28, 2026.

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