NDCalc2 vs Filterfotograf Fototools
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NDCalc2
Calculate correct exposure times when using ND filters for long exposures. Easily manage your filter collection, add custom filters, and switch between single and multi-select modes for stacking.
- Calculate exposure time with ND filters
- Supports iPhone 5/s/c screens
- Multi-Select Mode for filter stacking
- Add custom ND filters
- Delete and reorder filters
- Countdown timer for long exposures
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Screenshots are german but it's translated to english too. This is a completely rewritten Version of NDCalc - now called NDCalc2. It's all new with these great features: - build for iOS7 - supports the 4" Screens of iPhone5/s/c - supports retina - Much more comfortable selection of shutter speed and NDFilter (no wheel control) - Multi-Select! Finally! You can switch to Multi-Select-Mode with a single tap in the toolbar if you are a ND-Filter-Stacker like myself :) Just activate Multi-Select-Mode and tap on any Filter you have stacked to the lens for really long exposures. - Add your own Filters! Finally! You own a filter which is not listed in the default list? Just add it by f-stops, ND-Value or Factor. - Delete Filters. Just delete all filters you don't own and make selecting filters much more convenient - Reorder Filter. Order the Filter-List as you like it. Bring up the most used filters to the top of the list. The core function is still the same as NDCalc: You know the time without the filter -how long do you need to exp. WITH filter? Sounds easy but tell me quickly how long to exp. with an ND 1.8 if the time without filter is 1/320? Now you can! Set Filter and exp. time without the filter and you can see the correct time. In the example above 1/5 Even easier it shows you 5 because this is what you can set on a dSLR. Smaller letters showing you the actual time. For 12500'' it shows, that these are 3h, 28m and 20s. For times of 4+ seconds you get a countdown button to easily stop longer exposures manually with a remote shutter release with alarm and vibration (if supported).
Filterfotograf Fototools
This app provides landscape photographers with essential tools for planning and executing shots. Calculate exposure with ND filters, analyze GND filter needs, determine depth of field, and plan focus stacking sequences.
- ND Filter Calculator
- GND Analysis & Guide
- Depth of Field Calculator
- Hyperfocal Distance
- Focus Stacking Planner
- Light Meter
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Filterfotograf – Photo Tools for Landscape and Filter Photography Filterfotograf combines practical tools for landscape photographers in one app. Calculate exposure times with ND filters, analyze the appropriate GND filter, determine depth of field and hyperfocal distance, or plan your focus sequence for focus stacking. PHOTO TOOLS AT A GLANCE • ND Filter Calculator Quickly calculate the new exposure time when using ND filters. • GND Analysis Analyze a scene and get a recommendation for the appropriate gradient type, strength, and GND filter. • GND Guide Helps you choose between Soft, Hard, and Reverse GND filters. • Light Meter Determine exposure values directly with your smartphone. • Depth of Field Calculator Calculate the near limit, far limit, and depth of field based on your camera settings. • Hyperfocal Distance Determine the optimal focusing distance for the greatest possible depth of field extending to infinity. • Focus Stacking Calculate the required focus positions for a focus sequence with a 30% safety overlap. DESIGNED FOR PRACTICAL USE The Filterfotograf app is designed especially for landscape, architecture, and long-exposure photographers. The tools are designed for quick use in the field and are conveniently combined in one app. The most important calculations are performed directly on your device, so your photography tools remain reliably available while you are out shooting. FREE TO USE The Filterfotograf photo tools are available free of charge. The app is continuously being developed and expanded with practical features for photography. Filterfotograf – practical photo tools for better planning and more precise shots.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Filterfotograf Fototools at 100% against NDCalc2's 0%. Filterfotograf Fototools also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and update cadence (weekly vs every 10 months). NDCalc2's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 16.4). 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
Filterfotograf Fototools is free to download; NDCalc2 costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
NDCalc2 ships an update every 10 months, Filterfotograf Fototools weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NDCalc2 | Filterfotograf Fototools |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 1.5 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 83 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Boris Nienke | Riko Best |
Customer experience
NDCalc2
Filterfotograf Fototools
In-app purchases
NDCalc2
No in-app purchases
Filterfotograf Fototools
No in-app purchases
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