# CameraKit vs MyGearVault

The clearest difference is rating: CameraKit at 4.7 against MyGearVault's 3.1. CameraKit also leads on review sentiment (66% vs 47%). MyGearVault's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CameraKit sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. MyGearVault asks for nothing beyond the download.

CameraKit holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 321 and 148 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of CameraKit's written reviews are positive against 47% of MyGearVault's.

CameraKit ships an update every 2 months, MyGearVault monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | CameraKit | MyGearVault |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (321 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camerakit-camera-tools/id890528993/reviews)** | [3.1 (148 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mygearvault/id1106860868/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **321** | 148 |
| Positive reviews | **66.1% of reviews** | 46.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 46 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zak Ray](https://appshunter.io/developer/890528996) | [MyGearVault LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1106860867) |

## What reviewers say

### CameraKit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camerakit-camera-tools/id890528993)

This app provides comprehensive technical specifications and calculations for a wide range of cameras and video formats. It helps filmmakers and videographers estimate storage needs, battery life, transfer times, and compare camera performance.

**Highlights:** Detailed camera specifications, Storage space calculation, Battery life estimation, File transfer time prediction, Sensor size comparison, Format compatibility checks, Notes and favorites

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Indispensable for professionals
- 💎 Treasure trove of information
- ✨ Constantly updated
- 🚀 Intuitive design, easy to use
- 💡 Lifesaver for filmmakers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Locked content, pay again
- 💸 Wants $60 for full access
- ❓ What did I pay for?
- 🔒 Lost pro purchases
- ❌ Scam, cannot restore

**Reported bugs**

- Lost all pro purchases
- Cannot restore purchases
- Monthly subscription broken
- Subscription cycle error
- Crashes when restoring purchase on iPad Mini

**Requested features**

- Pro-rate for early adopters
- Direct link to working manual
- Develop something for framing
- Add support for Sony a7 IV
- Add support for Nikon


### MyGearVault

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mygearvault/id1106860868)

This app helps photographers and videographers catalog their equipment. It allows users to input details, organize items into categories or custom kits, and track their value. It also offers features to protect gear, including a stolen item database and access to insurance quotes.

**Highlights:** Input gear details, Organize by category, Create custom kits, Track item value, Stolen item database, Insurance quotes

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient gear cataloging
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Helpful for insurance and organization
- 🚀 Great app concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Login/account required
- 🔒 Lack of local storage option
- 🔍 Poor search functionality
- 💰 US-centric with no support for other currencies

**Reported bugs**

- Gear data gets lost when switching apps
- Unable to delete account
- Receipts are heavily compressed and unreadable
- Login and password reset not functioning
- App not working on older devices

**Requested features**

- Add weight field for gear
- Implement iPad version
- Allow custom categories and organization
- Provide desktop/web app version
- Add barcode/QR code scanning


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CameraKit free?

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

### Is MyGearVault free?

MyGearVault is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CameraKit or MyGearVault?

CameraKit is rated higher. CameraKit averages 4.7 out of 5 from 321 ratings, while MyGearVault averages 3.1 from 148 ratings.

### Do CameraKit or MyGearVault have ads?

Neither CameraKit nor MyGearVault shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CameraKit or MyGearVault?

CameraKit ships an update every 2 months, and MyGearVault monthly. Most recently, CameraKit was updated on October 24, 2026 and MyGearVault on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*