Comparison

CameraKit vs pCAM Pro

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Detailed camera specifications
  • Storage space calculation
  • Battery life estimation
  • File transfer time prediction
  • Sensor size comparison
  • Format compatibility checks
  • Notes and favorites
Features
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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!

About

pCAM Pro

This app provides 27 essential tools for cinematography and photography professionals and students. It offers instant calculations for depth of field, field of view, exposure, and more, with a user-friendly interface designed for on-the-go use.

Highlights
  • Depth of Field calculations
  • Field of View preview
  • Focal Length matching
  • Exposure calculations
  • HMI Flicker-free settings
  • Speed Booster adapter calculations
  • VFX tracking markers
Features
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Plan shots, choose lenses, calculate exposure, and pre-visualize the frame in seconds. 27 pro tools. Every result illustrated. 2,000+ camera formats plus unlimited user-defined formats. I've deliberately kept pCAM Pro a one-time purchase, with none of the subscriptions that have crept into so many apps. • Universal app for iPhone, iPad, Apple Silicon Mac, and Apple Vision Pro • Depth of Field (hyperfocal, total depth, near and far, image circle) • Field of View (and angle of view) • Field of View Preview in both Portrait & Landscape camera positions (8 images to pre-visualize & size shots by distance & focal length) • Focal Length (lens) Matching — match to horizontal, vertical, or diagonal dimensions • Relative Size (compares sensors) • Exposure calculations • HMI Flicker-free (safe shutters & safe camera speeds) • Reference (technical charts, lists & tables. Cine film stocks with film can labels, cine lens specs, false color/exposure change, diopter distance table, miniature shooting, safe panning speeds, zone system) • Insert Slate (4 font colors plus white or black backgrounds) • Splits — Aperture Finder calculation • Speed Booster® Adapter — calculate reduced Focal Length & Boosted Aperture with various adapters. Also create camera format profiles with attached adapters for use in other tools • Eye Light (soft-edged light shapes — Full Screen, Oval, Ring, and Strip) • Chroma Key & VFX Tracking (green and blue screen and VFX tracking markers) • Light Effects for handheld light or via Apple AirPlay to HDTV. Includes templates for: fire, television, siren, neon, strobe, flashbulb, lightning. Create unlimited custom animations • Mired Shift — Gel Selector • Conversion calculator • 4 Test Charts (incl. Siemens Star) • Triangulate calculation (calculate distances, image circle, etc.) • Film Running Time to Length • Shooting to Screen Time • Color Correction (chooses color correction filters) • Time Lapse (shooting interval, event duration, screen time) • Scene Illumination (beam intensity) • Light Coverage (width/distance) • Underwater Distance • Diopter (lens focus, diopter power) • Macro (object distance, magnification, corrected stop, DoF, object size, image size, fill percentage) • Built-in user guides on each screen • Calculates instantly & automatically as each entry is entered • 2,000+ camera formats plus unlimited customizable, user-defined camera formats, CoC & filters • Designed by a working camera technician who understands that calculations must be done simply and on-the-run AND ONE THING THAT ISN'T A CALCULATOR Crew Wheel — spin to settle who's buying the coffee. Not a tool, just a small gift for the standing-around time. Every long day needs one. TRUSTED WORLDWIDE BY DPs, Photographers, Camera Assistants, Camera Operators, Production Designers, VFX, Videographers, Gaffers, plus Film, Television, and Digital Media students. INDUSTRY RECOGNITION • Membership in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (Production and Technology Branch). • 75th Primetime Emmy Awards — Emmy® for "Outstanding Achievement in Engineering, Science & Technology" from the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. • 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards — Engineering Plaque for "Outstanding Achievement in Engineering Development" from the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. • Technical Achievement Award from Society of Camera Operators — "For outstanding contributions to cinematography through the design and development of the pCAM Film+Digital Calculator."

Screenshots

CameraKit4 screens
pCAM Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: CameraKit at Free against pCAM Pro's $34.99. CameraKit also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). pCAM Pro's advantage is review sentiment (97% vs 66%) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). On ratings volume, 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

CameraKit is free to download; pCAM Pro costs $34.99 up front. CameraKit sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and pCAM Pro sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

pCAM Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 319 and 221 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of CameraKit's written reviews are positive against 97% of pCAM Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CameraKit ships an update every 2 months, pCAM Pro every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
CameraKit versus pCAM Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCameraKitpCAM Pro
PriceFree — better$34.99
Rating4.7 (319 ratings)4.9 (221 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.1% of reviews97.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings319 — better221
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#185 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZak RayDavid Eubank

Customer experience

CameraKit

All ratings319 ratings
Positive93.1%
Neutral1.6%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews62 reviews
Positive66.1%
Neutral11.3%
Negative22.6%

pCAM Pro

All ratings221 ratings
Positive98.6%
Neutral0.5%
Negative0.9%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive97.4%
Neutral2.6%
Negative0.0%

User reviews

CameraKit

From 319 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

pCAM Pro

From 221 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Indispensable tool for cinematographers
  • 👍 Great calculators and converters
  • 👍 Very easy to use and intuitive
  • 👍 Clear, accurate, and concise
  • 👍 Useful for pre-visualization

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Does not access iPhone camera for POV simulation
  • 🐛 Cartoon cutouts for actors are not realistic
  • 🐛 Hyperfocal 'apply' button placement on iPad is accidental
  • 🐛 Users had to repurchase the app for updates

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
Show 4 more
  • 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
Show 16 more
  • 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

pCAM Pro

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • None explicitly mentioned, but feature requests imply areas for improvement.

Requested features

3 requests
  • Access iPhone camera for exact POV simulation
  • Implement a night mode
  • Relocate hyperfocal 'apply' button in Depth-of-Field calculator

In-app purchases

3 purchases

CameraKit

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$99.99
3 purchases

pCAM Pro

One-time3
  • Small Tip$1.99
  • Medium Tip$4.99
  • Large Tip$7.99

Questions

Is CameraKit free?
CameraKit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is pCAM Pro free?
pCAM Pro costs $34.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CameraKit or pCAM Pro?
pCAM Pro is rated higher. CameraKit averages 4.7 out of 5 from 319 ratings, while pCAM Pro averages 4.9 from 221 ratings.
Do CameraKit or pCAM Pro have ads?
Neither CameraKit nor pCAM Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CameraKit or pCAM Pro?
CameraKit ships an update every 2 months, and pCAM Pro every 9 days. Most recently, CameraKit was updated on September 20, 2026 and pCAM Pro on September 25, 2026.

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