CameraKit vs CineLenses
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CameraKit
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.
- Detailed camera specifications
- Storage space calculation
- Battery life estimation
- File transfer time prediction
- Sensor size comparison
- Format compatibility checks
- Notes and favorites
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Everything you need to know about every camera worth using. "How much drive space will I need for this Alexa 35 shoot?” "What's the dynamic range of the Venice 2?” “How long will these batteries last me on a Komodo?” "How big is this file going to be when I export?” If you've ever asked these questions, this is the app for you. Whether you’re making decisions on set, troubleshooting in an edit bay, or figuring out which camera to buy, CameraKit has you covered. Search over 200 cameras with a list that includes Arri, Canon, Red, Sony, Blackmagic, Panasonic and more. Or browse by format, from standards like ProRes and DNxHR to the newer Blackmagic Raw and ProRes Raw. SPECS Includes dynamic range, sensor size, native ISO, lens mounts, resolutions, video outputs, maximum FPS and a link to the manufacturer's website for firmware & manuals. STORAGE Determine how much footage you can fit on your camera card or hard drive-- or how much storage space you'll need for a given recording time. TRANSFER Predict just how long it will take to move your files, whether you’re transferring to a drive or over the internet. POWER Estimate how long your batteries will last, or how many you'll need for a shoot, with the option to factor in accessories like your monitor or wireless transmitter. SENSOR See the sensor size for the current resolution and compare sensors between cameras. COMPATIBILITY See how well each camera and format performs with the latest versions of Final Cut Pro, Premiere Pro, Avid Media Composer, Assimilate Scratch and DaVinci Resolve. Also see if it's been approved by Netflix for original programming. AND MORE Jot down observations and anything you want to remember about a camera with Notes. Compare specs or any other tool like Storage or Compatibility. Calculate film footage for 8mm, 16mm, 35mm and 65mm cameras. Save your calculations and return to them later with a tap. Mark any camera as a favorite for quick access. "CameraKit is easily the de-facto standard and is utilized by many of our productions to demystify complex technical nuances of filmmaking." -Andy Johnson, Netflix "With the abundance of camera formats now out there, it’s easy to get lost with which system can do what. With the CameraKit app this information is now at your fingertips." -Richard Lackey, CineD "This is one of my favorites. It has every single piece of information for nearly every single camera on the market today. Comparing recording formats between cameras has never been easier." -Shane Hurlbut, ASC • Support • For support, send me an email at zak@grayhourmedia.com or message me on Instagram @_zakray. To see all supported cameras and formats, just install the app (it's free to download!) and open the main dropdown menu. Current countries for manufacturer phone support are the US, UK, Canada, France, Germany, and China. No internet connection required: all data is hard-coded into the app, so there’s no syncing process, and you’ll be able to access it even without a cell signal. • Disclaimer • The "price" feature uses affiliate links from B&H Photo Video. I receive a commission if you make a purchase from one of these links. • About • CameraKit is developed by Zak Ray and the team at Gray Hour Media in NYC & LA. Gray Hour produces fresh and original content for film, episodic and the web. Head to www.grayhourmedia.com to check out our work!
CineLenses
Explore a vast database of cinema lenses with detailed specifications. Find, buy, sell, or rent lenses globally. Connect with professionals and discover lenses used in films.
- Search 5,000+ cinema lenses
- Filter by format, type, and manufacturer
- Browse by technical specifications
- Buy and sell cinema lenses
- Rent lenses worldwide
- Create professional profiles
- Discover lenses used in movies
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Welcome to the ecosystem of cinema lenses Search Lenses: The World's Largest Database of Cinema Lenses Consult data and technical specifications of more than 5.000 lenses. Easy Surfing: The material you need for your project can be easily found. It is categorized according to the Spheric or Anamorphic formats. And also to the different types of lenses: Primes, Zooms, Macros, Teles, etc. Another available option is to do the search considering the manufacturer. If you prefer you can start the search by manufacturer, as you prefer and as it is simpler. Browsing using technical specifications: The search engine will allow you to find the target lenses straightforwardly, based on the t stop, close focus, weight, etc. Marketplace: Buy and sell cameras and cinema lenses Crew: Show your work and create a profile to reach potential clients. They will contact you directly through your profile. Rent Lenses: Find the lens you need to rent around the world Do you know where the material can be rented? You have at your disposal a list of more than 800 users who rent all over the world. If you enter the name of a country and a city, the application will link it to the stores you are looking for. You can even contact them from the App, check their location or website. Credits: Find the lenses that have been used in the movies Search Dealers: Find all over the world the new lens you need to buy Our social networks reach over 150,000 specialized users and a targeted group of professional cinematographers. By joining the CineLenses Ecosystem, manufacturers, distributors and rental houses benefit from engaging with this community.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: CameraKit at 4.7 against CineLenses's 2.6. CameraKit also leads on review sentiment (66% vs 50%) and ratings volume (319 vs 22). CineLenses's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. CameraKit sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. CineLenses asks for nothing beyond the download.
CameraKit holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CameraKit has 319 ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of CameraKit's written reviews are positive against 50% of CineLenses's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CameraKit | CineLenses |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (319 ratings) — better | 2.6 (22 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 66.1% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 319 — better | 22 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 57 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Zak Ray | alvaro solis |
Customer experience
CameraKit
CineLenses
Bugs and requests
CameraKit
Reported bugs
9 issues- Lost all pro purchases
- Cannot restore purchases
- Monthly subscription broken
- Subscription cycle error
- Crashes when restoring purchase on iPad Mini
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- App crashes when selecting XT3 camera
- App crashes when typing numbers in search
- BMPCC4K resolution and frame rate wrong
- BMPCC 6K frame rate wrong
Requested features
21 requests- Pro-rate for early adopters
- Direct link to working manual
- Develop something for framing
- Add support for Sony a7 IV
- Add support for Nikon
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- Add support for Braw calculate for BMD, BMPCC 4K
- Organize favorites list
- Include Sony A7s
- Include Panasonic HC-X1000
- Include Sony NEX-EA50
- Update with new cameras regularly
- Include Blackmagic Pocket CC
- Add accurate info for all frame rates (Avid, Red)
- Clarify camera generations (C100 vs C100 mk 2, RED Scarlet MX vs Dragon)
- Add film formats
- Include compressed raw formats for Blackmagic
- Add RGB color space for ProRes4444 on Alexa
- Correct 29.97i to 29.97PsF for C100
- Add slow-mo and resolution details for cameras
- Add 3000 fps for Phantom 4k
- Add 200 fps in UHD for Alexa Mini
CineLenses
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
CameraKit
- Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
- Annual Subscription$49.991 Year
- Lifetime Access$99.99
CineLenses
No in-app purchases









