# CameraKit vs starCTRL

The clearest difference is rating: CameraKit at 4.7 against starCTRL's 2.9. CameraKit also leads on review sentiment (66% vs 25%) and ratings volume (321 vs 7). starCTRL's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CameraKit holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CameraKit has 321 ratings behind it against 7, 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 25% of starCTRL's.

CameraKit ships an update every 2 months, starCTRL every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CameraKit | starCTRL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (321 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camerakit-camera-tools/id890528993/reviews)** | [2.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starctrl/id6444952715/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **321** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **66.1% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 46 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zak Ray](https://appshunter.io/developer/890528996) | [Videndum Production Solutions, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/962154071) |

## 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


### starCTRL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starctrl/id6444952715)

Design custom lighting setups with this app. Connect and control compatible fixtures, adjusting color, intensity, and effects. Save presets and group lights for complex designs.

**Highlights:** Auto-discovery of compatible fixtures, Control lamp color and intensity, Adjust color temperature and green offset, Access built-in lighting effects, Group lights for larger designs, Save favorite colors and effects, Set smooth transitions with fade times

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CameraKit free?

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

### Is starCTRL free?

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

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

CameraKit is rated higher. CameraKit averages 4.7 out of 5 from 321 ratings, while starCTRL averages 2.9 from 7 ratings.

### Do CameraKit or starCTRL have ads?

Neither CameraKit nor starCTRL shows ads.

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

CameraKit ships an update every 2 months, and starCTRL every 6 months. Most recently, CameraKit was updated on September 29, 2026 and starCTRL on September 30, 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.*