# CameraKit vs ChromaCalc

The clearest difference is update cadence: CameraKit at every 2 months against ChromaCalc's every 8 months. CameraKit also leads on ratings volume (321 vs 16). ChromaCalc's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CameraKit sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and ChromaCalc sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for CameraKit against 4.8 for ChromaCalc. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CameraKit has 321 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two.

CameraKit ships an update every 2 months, ChromaCalc every 8 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | CameraKit | ChromaCalc |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (321 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camerakit-camera-tools/id890528993/reviews) | **[4.8 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chromacalc/id1599969698/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **321** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | 66.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 46 MB | 4 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) | [Chromatic Applications LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1599969700) |

## 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


### ChromaCalc

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chromacalc/id1599969698)

This tool helps cinematographers match and find equivalent colors for LED lighting fixtures. It uses spectral data from real instruments to achieve desired color intentions with various lighting and camera settings.

**Highlights:** Match LED lighting fixtures, Find equivalent light colors, Use spectral data, Configure lighting instruments, Adjust camera settings, Achieve color intent

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CameraKit free?

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

### Is ChromaCalc free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CameraKit or ChromaCalc?

ChromaCalc is rated higher. CameraKit averages 4.7 out of 5 from 321 ratings, while ChromaCalc averages 4.8 from 16 ratings.

### Do CameraKit or ChromaCalc have ads?

Neither CameraKit nor ChromaCalc shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CameraKit or ChromaCalc?

CameraKit ships an update every 2 months, and ChromaCalc every 8 months. Most recently, CameraKit was updated on October 24, 2026 and ChromaCalc on October 24, 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.*