# CameraKit vs ARRI Look Library

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ARRI Look Library at none against CameraKit's 3. ARRI Look Library also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). CameraKit's advantage is ratings volume (321 vs 3) and review sentiment (66% vs 50%). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for CameraKit against 4.7 for ARRI Look Library. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CameraKit has 321 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of CameraKit's written reviews are positive against 50% of ARRI Look Library's.

CameraKit ships an update every 2 months, ARRI Look Library every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | CameraKit | ARRI Look Library |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (321 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camerakit-camera-tools/id890528993/reviews)** | [4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arri-look-library/id1225206534/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **321** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **66.1% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 46 MB | 464 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **7.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zak Ray](https://appshunter.io/developer/890528996) | [ARRI Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/733009342) |

## 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


### ARRI Look Library

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arri-look-library/id1225206534)

This app helps cinematographers and directors visualize preset creative looks for ARRI ALEXA Mini and AMIRA cameras. Explore 87 unique looks across nine themes, compare their effects in various shot types, and save or share your choices.

**Highlights:** Visualize preset camera looks, Explore 87 creative looks, Compare looks in different shot types, Save and email preview images, Organized by themed groups, Toggle between Rec 709 and chosen looks

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CameraKit free?

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

### Is ARRI Look Library free?

ARRI Look Library is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CameraKit or ARRI Look Library?

CameraKit is rated higher. CameraKit averages 4.7 out of 5 from 321 ratings, while ARRI Look Library averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do CameraKit or ARRI Look Library have ads?

Neither CameraKit nor ARRI Look Library shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CameraKit or ARRI Look Library?

CameraKit ships an update every 2 months, and ARRI Look Library every 3 weeks. Most recently, CameraKit was updated on October 24, 2026 and ARRI Look Library 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.*