# CameraKit vs Earwig Marker

The clearest difference is rating: CameraKit at 4.7 against Earwig Marker's 3.0. CameraKit also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (321 vs 2). Earwig Marker's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and Earwig Marker sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CameraKit holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CameraKit has 321 ratings behind it against 2, 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 50% of Earwig Marker's.

CameraKit ships an update every 2 months, Earwig Marker every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CameraKit | Earwig Marker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (321 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camerakit-camera-tools/id890528993/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earwig-marker/id6763740508/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **321** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **66.1% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 46 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zak Ray](https://appshunter.io/developer/890528996) | [harry Winteringham](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895468428) |

## 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


### Earwig Marker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earwig-marker/id6763740508)

This app helps filmmakers quickly mark important moments during shoots with a tap or voice command. It transcribes spoken words and creates timecode-accurate markers, which can then be used to build an edit-ready timeline in DaVinci Resolve or Premiere Pro.

**Highlights:** Mark moments with tap or voice, Live transcription of spoken words, Customizable marker buttons, Hands-free marking with keywords, Clip marking with In/Out points, Builds edit timelines for Resolve/Premiere, Speaker name recognition

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Earwig Pro | $9.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CameraKit free?

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

### Is Earwig Marker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CameraKit or Earwig Marker?

CameraKit is rated higher. CameraKit averages 4.7 out of 5 from 321 ratings, while Earwig Marker averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do CameraKit or Earwig Marker have ads?

Neither CameraKit nor Earwig Marker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CameraKit or Earwig Marker?

CameraKit ships an update every 2 months, and Earwig Marker every 3 days. Most recently, CameraKit was updated on October 13, 2026 and Earwig Marker on October 2, 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.*