# CameraKit vs FrameUp

CameraKit and FrameUp both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 93% of FrameUp's written reviews are positive against 66% of CameraKit's. FrameUp also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). CameraKit's advantage is ratings volume (321 vs 17) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.4). 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 FrameUp sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FrameUp 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 17, 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 93% of FrameUp's.

CameraKit ships an update every 2 months, FrameUp every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CameraKit | FrameUp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (321 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camerakit-camera-tools/id890528993/reviews) | **[4.9 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frameup-cinema-viewfinder/id6504837642/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **321** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | 66.1% of reviews | **93.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 46 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zak Ray](https://appshunter.io/developer/890528996) | [Ronan Furuta](https://appshunter.io/developer/1497229797) |

## 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


### FrameUp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frameup-cinema-viewfinder/id6504837642)

Visualize and craft your shots with a professional director's viewfinder. Simulate lenses, sensors, and aspect ratios, then save frames with metadata for collaboration. Optimized for performance and intuitive use.

**Highlights:** Full-screen viewfinder, Stills capture with metadata, Stills library, Large camera and sensor library, Optical adapter simulation, LUTs support, Customizable overlays

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FrameUp PRO | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent UI
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 💡 Quick settings feature
- 👍 Works great on many projects

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Needs all sensor modes
- 🔍 Limited to open gate shooting


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CameraKit free?

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

### Is FrameUp free?

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

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

FrameUp is rated higher. CameraKit averages 4.7 out of 5 from 321 ratings, while FrameUp averages 4.9 from 17 ratings.

### Do CameraKit or FrameUp have ads?

Neither CameraKit nor FrameUp shows ads.

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

CameraKit ships an update every 2 months, and FrameUp every 3 weeks. Most recently, CameraKit was updated on November 1, 2026 and FrameUp 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.*