Comparison

Cadrage Director's Viewfinder vs Frame

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
Read full description

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

Read full description

Most light meter apps give you a technically correct reading that your camera physically cannot set. Frame gives you the actual stops your camera has. You tell it what you're shooting with. It tells you what to set. — Add your camera once — aperture range, shutter speeds, everything. Frame remembers it. Next time you open the app, it's already there. If you shoot multiple bodies, switch between them in one tap. Don't see your camera in the built-in list? Add it manually in about 30 seconds. The form is short. — The meter itself works like you'd expect. Live reading while you point. Tap the viewfinder to freeze it when you've got the right light. Tap again to go live. Change ISO or exposure compensation without losing your locked reading. Three combinations show up for every reading: the closest match, one with shallower depth of field, one with more. All real values for your specific camera — not theoretical ones you'll have to round anyway. — No account required. Nothing syncs anywhere. Your camera profiles stay on your device. Camera access is used to read light levels only. No photos or video are captured or stored.

Screenshots

Cadrage Director's Viewfinder4 screens
Frame4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Frame at Free against Cadrage Director's Viewfinder's $19.99. Frame also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). Cadrage Director's Viewfinder's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and chart position (#34 vs unranked). 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

Frame is free to download; Cadrage Director's Viewfinder costs $19.99 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 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Cadrage Director's Viewfinder versus Frame: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCadrage Director's ViewfinderFrame
Price$19.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (378 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews90.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings378 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#34 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCadrage GmbHIllia Fotin

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

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Cadrage Director's Viewfinder

No in-app purchases

None

Frame

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 free?
Frame is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cadrage Director's Viewfinder or Frame have ads?
Neither Cadrage Director's Viewfinder nor Frame shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cadrage Director's Viewfinder or Frame?
Cadrage Director's Viewfinder ships an update every 3 weeks, and Frame every 2 months. Most recently, Cadrage Director's Viewfinder was updated on November 1, 2026 and Frame on October 25, 2026.

Other comparisons