# CameraKit vs Magic Reds ViewFinder

The clearest difference is ads: CameraKit at none against Magic Reds ViewFinder's shown. CameraKit also leads on ratings volume (321 vs 23). Magic Reds ViewFinder's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CameraKit sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Magic Reds ViewFinder sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Magic Reds ViewFinder holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CameraKit has 321 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 66% and 67% positive.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CameraKit | Magic Reds ViewFinder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (321 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camerakit-camera-tools/id890528993/reviews) | **[4.9 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-reds-viewfinder/id1341341637/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **321** | 23 |
| Positive reviews | 66.1% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 46 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zak Ray](https://appshunter.io/developer/890528996) | [Roman Medvid](https://appshunter.io/developer/1180410540) |

## 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


### Magic Reds ViewFinder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-reds-viewfinder/id1341341637)

This tool simulates camera lens fields of view for filmmaking professionals. It helps visualize shots by selecting cameras and focal lengths, with options for aspect ratios and color presets. Save your compositions with detailed metadata.

**Highlights:** Simulates camera and lens field of view, Supports various RED digital cinema cameras, Adjustable focal length and aspect ratio, Apply color presets (LUTs), Save shots with metadata, Lock exposure and focus, Adjust white balance

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium features: subscription | $1.49 | per month |
| Premium features: purchase | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CameraKit free?

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

### Is Magic Reds ViewFinder free?

Magic Reds ViewFinder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CameraKit or Magic Reds ViewFinder?

Magic Reds ViewFinder is rated higher. CameraKit averages 4.7 out of 5 from 321 ratings, while Magic Reds ViewFinder averages 4.9 from 23 ratings.

### Do CameraKit or Magic Reds ViewFinder have ads?

Magic Reds ViewFinder shows ads; CameraKit does not.

### Which is updated more often, CameraKit or Magic Reds ViewFinder?

CameraKit ships an update every 2 months, and Magic Reds ViewFinder every 2 months. Most recently, CameraKit was updated on October 13, 2026 and Magic Reds ViewFinder on October 16, 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.*