# CameraKit vs Freefly Ember

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Freefly Ember at none against CameraKit's 3. Freefly Ember also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 66%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). CameraKit's advantage is ratings volume (321 vs 6) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CameraKit sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Freefly Ember asks for nothing beyond the download.

Freefly Ember holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CameraKit has 321 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of CameraKit's written reviews are positive against 100% of Freefly Ember's.

CameraKit ships an update every 2 months, Freefly Ember monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CameraKit | Freefly Ember |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (321 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camerakit-camera-tools/id890528993/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freefly-ember/id1610210889/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **321** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 66.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 46 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zak Ray](https://appshunter.io/developer/890528996) | [FREEFLY SYSTEMS INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/989927805) |

## 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


### Freefly Ember

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freefly-ember/id1610210889)

Control your Freefly Ember camera wirelessly from your iOS or iPadOS device. Adjust settings, review footage instantly, and export your best shots with ease. The app mirrors your camera's on-screen interface for a seamless workflow.

**Highlights:** Wireless camera connection, Live preview, Remote camera settings adjustment, Instant video playback, Export selected video clips, Synced user interface

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CameraKit free?

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

### Is Freefly Ember free?

Freefly Ember is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CameraKit or Freefly Ember?

Freefly Ember is rated higher. CameraKit averages 4.7 out of 5 from 321 ratings, while Freefly Ember averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do CameraKit or Freefly Ember have ads?

Neither CameraKit nor Freefly Ember shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CameraKit or Freefly Ember?

CameraKit ships an update every 2 months, and Freefly Ember monthly. Most recently, CameraKit was updated on September 29, 2026 and Freefly Ember on September 9, 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.*