Comparison

CameraKit vs Camera Tools for GoPro® Heros

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. All specs and data sourced by hand: no AI means no hallucinations. 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

Camera Tools for GoPro® Heros

This app provides comprehensive remote control for GoPro cameras, allowing users to adjust settings, start/stop recording, and manage media. It supports a wide range of GoPro models and offers features like live preview and background downloads.

Highlights
  • Remote camera control
  • Adjust settings and Protune
  • Live preview with histogram
  • Background media download
  • Create and edit presets
  • Time lapse and quick capture tools
  • Bluetooth and WiFi control
Features
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The Camera Tools for GoPro® Hero app controls GoPro® cameras, including settings, Protune, live preview and media download. The app is compatible with: GoPro® Hero 3 (White/Silver/Black), Hero 4 Silver/Black Edition, GoPro® Hero 5 Black Edition, GoPro® Hero 5 Session, GoPro® Hero 6 Black Edition, GoPro® Hero 7 White/Silver/Black Edition, GoPro® Hero13 Black, Hero12 Black, Hero11 Black, Hero10 Black, Hero9 Black, and Hero8 Black, GoPro® Hero 11 Mini, Hero 2024, Lit Hero, GoPro Mission 1 Pro, GoPro® Max and Max 2 360°, and GoPro® Fusion 360° cameras. Demo video: https://youtu.be/FpTIr1dNZF4 ## Features - Start and stop recording and tag moments on multiple cameras at the same time. - Change camera settings (including Protune settings for cameras supporting Protune). - Create and edit presets on Hero 8 and newer models. - Show the live preview of one camera in full screen mode (with histogram). - Background download media (photos, videos) from one camera (you can hide the app during the download). - Access downloaded media with the iOS files app. - The time lapse tool allows you to capture at specific times and intervals (screen must be active). - Quick capturing tool. - Control GoPro cameras with external Bluetooth keyboards: https://www.cameraremote.de/camera-tools-keyboard-shortcuts-for-controlling-gopro-cameras/ - Control GoPro cameras via Bluetooth: Hero 5 Session, Hero 5/6/7/8/9/10/11/12/13, Max, Max 2, Fusion, GoPro Mission 1 Pro. - Control GoPro cameras via WiFi (one camera at the same time only!): Hero 3, 4 (Session/Silver/Black Edition), Hero 5 Session, Hero 5/6/7, Fusion. - Control GoPro cameras via USB (iPad Pro only): Hero 8, 10, and 11/12/13, Max 2, GoPro Mission 1 Pro. ### Disclaimer This product and/or service is not affiliated with, endorsed by or in any way associated with GoPro Inc. or its products and services. GoPro, HERO and their respective logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of GoPro, Inc

Screenshots

CameraKit4 screens
Camera Tools for GoPro® Heros4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: CameraKit at Free against Camera Tools for GoPro® Heros's $17.99. CameraKit also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (66% vs 53%). Camera Tools for GoPro® Heros's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On ratings volume, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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; Camera Tools for GoPro® Heros costs $17.99 up front. CameraKit sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Camera Tools for GoPro® Heros asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CameraKit holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 321 and 119 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of CameraKit's written reviews are positive against 53% of Camera Tools for GoPro® Heros's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CameraKit ships an update every 2 months, Camera Tools for GoPro® Heros every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
CameraKit versus Camera Tools for GoPro® Heros: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCameraKitCamera Tools for GoPro® Heros
PriceFree — better$17.99
Rating4.7 (321 ratings) — better4.4 (119 ratings)
Positive reviews66.1% of reviews — better52.9% of reviews
Number of ratings321 — better119
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#87 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.2
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB87 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZak RayHarald Meyer

Customer experience

CameraKit

All ratings321 ratings
Positive93.1%
Neutral1.6%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews62 reviews
Positive66.1%
Neutral11.3%
Negative22.6%

Camera Tools for GoPro® Heros

All ratings119 ratings
Positive83.2%
Neutral4.2%
Negative12.6%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive52.9%
Neutral2.9%
Negative44.1%

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

Camera Tools for GoPro® Heros

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

CameraKit

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$99.99
None

Camera Tools for GoPro® Heros

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CameraKit free?
CameraKit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Camera Tools for GoPro® Heros free?
Camera Tools for GoPro® Heros costs $17.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CameraKit or Camera Tools for GoPro® Heros?
CameraKit is rated higher. CameraKit averages 4.7 out of 5 from 321 ratings, while Camera Tools for GoPro® Heros averages 4.4 from 119 ratings.
Do CameraKit or Camera Tools for GoPro® Heros have ads?
Neither CameraKit nor Camera Tools for GoPro® Heros shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CameraKit or Camera Tools for GoPro® Heros?
CameraKit ships an update every 2 months, and Camera Tools for GoPro® Heros every 3 weeks. Most recently, CameraKit was updated on November 1, 2026 and Camera Tools for GoPro® Heros on November 4, 2026.

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