# CameraKit vs pCAM Pro

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | CameraKit | pCAM Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $34.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (319 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camerakit-camera-tools/id890528993/reviews) | **[4.9 (221 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pcam-pro-camera-tools/id1308057201/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **319** | 221 |
| Positive reviews | 66.1% of reviews | **97.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#185** |
| Size | 41 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zak Ray](https://appshunter.io/developer/890528996) | [David Eubank](https://appshunter.io/developer/1645606643) |

## 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


### pCAM Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pcam-pro-camera-tools/id1308057201)

**Currently charting:** #185 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- None explicitly mentioned, but feature requests imply areas for improvement.

**Requested features**

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


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