Comparison

CameraKit vs AD Snap Shot

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

CameraKit

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
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Everything you need to know about every camera worth using. "How much drive space will I need for this Alexa 35 shoot?” "What's the dynamic range of the Venice 2?” “How long will these batteries last me on a Komodo?” "How big is this file going to be when I export?” If you've ever asked these questions, this is the app for you. Whether you’re making decisions on set, troubleshooting in an edit bay, or figuring out which camera to buy, CameraKit has you covered. Search over 200 cameras with a list that includes Arri, Canon, Red, Sony, Blackmagic, Panasonic and more. All specs and data sourced by hand: no AI means no hallucinations. SPECS Includes dynamic range, sensor size, native ISO, lens mounts, resolutions, video outputs, maximum FPS and a link to the manufacturer's website for firmware & manuals. STORAGE Determine how much footage you can fit on your camera card or hard drive-- or how much storage space you'll need for a given recording time.  TRANSFER Predict just how long it will take to move your files, whether you’re transferring to a drive or over the internet.  POWER Estimate how long your batteries will last, or how many you'll need for a shoot, with the option to factor in accessories like your monitor or wireless transmitter. SENSOR See the sensor size for the current resolution and compare sensors between cameras. COMPATIBILITY See how well each camera and format performs with the latest versions of Final Cut Pro, Premiere Pro, Avid Media Composer, Assimilate Scratch and DaVinci Resolve. Also see if it's been approved by Netflix for original programming. AND MORE Jot down observations and anything you want to remember about a camera with Notes. Compare specs or any other tool like Storage or Compatibility. Calculate film footage for 8mm, 16mm, 35mm and 65mm cameras. Save your calculations and return to them later with a tap. Mark any camera as a favorite for quick access. "CameraKit is easily the de-facto standard and is utilized by many of our productions to demystify complex technical nuances of filmmaking." -Andy Johnson, Netflix "With the abundance of camera formats now out there, it’s easy to get lost with which system can do what. With the CameraKit app this information is now at your fingertips." -Richard Lackey, CineD "This is one of my favorites. It has every single piece of information for nearly every single camera on the market today. Comparing recording formats between cameras has never been easier." -Shane Hurlbut, ASC • Support • For support, send me an email at zak@grayhourmedia.com or message me on Instagram @_zakray. To see all supported cameras and formats, just install the app (it's free to download!) and open the main dropdown menu. Current countries for manufacturer phone support are the US, UK, Canada, France, Germany, and China. No internet connection required: all data is hard-coded into the app, so there’s no syncing process, and you’ll be able to access it even without a cell signal. • Disclaimer • The "price" feature uses affiliate links from B&H Photo Video. I receive a commission if you make a purchase from one of these links. • About • CameraKit is developed by Zak Ray and the team at Gray Hour Media in NYC & LA. Gray Hour produces fresh and original content for film, episodic and the web. Head to www.grayhourmedia.com to check out our work!

About

AD Snap Shot

This camera app helps film crews organize continuity photos on set. Capture, tag, and sort images directly into projects and folders, keeping production photos tidy and accessible. Notes and tags remain attached to photos upon export.

Highlights
  • Create production projects
  • Organize photos into custom folders
  • Capture photos directly in-app
  • Add notes and custom tags to photos
  • Filter photos by tags
  • Export photos with attached notes and tags
  • Import photos with notes and tags
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AD Snap Shot is a must have camera app built for hard-working film crews who need to capture, tag, note, and sort continuity photos on the run. When you’re on set, your camera roll can become a mess in minutes. AD Snap Shot helps you keep production photos organized from the start by letting you create projects, build folders by scene, day, location, setup, or department, then quickly snap photos directly into the right place. Before your shoot day, create your project and set up folders however you work best. On the day, open the camera, capture your continuity shots, and add notes, slate info, camera setups, and custom tags in seconds. Your notes and tags stay connected to your photos, even when exporting, so the information you need does not get lost later. Great for exporting to other studio storage servers that the show may use. Perfect for Assistant Directors, Script Supervisors, Props, Costumers, Hair & Makeup, Set Decoration, Locations, PAs, and any crew member who takes a lot of reference photos on set. Features include: • Create separate projects for each production. • Organize photos into folders by scene, day, location, department, setup, or anything else. • Take photos directly inside the app. • Add quick notes directly onto your photos. • The notes are always nondestructive and can always be changed or removed from photo in the app. • Add camera setup labels like Master, Wide, Medium, Close-Up, OTS, POV, and Insert. • Create unlimited custom tags. • Filter photos by tags for faster viewing. • Keep notes and tags attached when exporting photos. • Import photos from other sources and crew members with the option to add notes and tags to those as well. • Lightweight design made for quick use on set. • Made to easily export images incase your production has a studio software that you need to upload to at the end of the day. Pro Tip: Add the app to your shortcuts so you can program the action button on your phone to launch the app for those quick needed draws when in a rush on set. AD Snap Shot is built to be simple, fast, and useful when you are moving quickly. No bloated features. No confusing setup. Just a clean way to keep your continuity and reference photos organized while the work is happening. No In-App Purchases or Subscriptions, just a one time buy and have forever, like how things used to be. Legal Terms & Conditions https://byadsforads.wixsite.com/badfads/terms-and-conditions/ad-snap-shot-t-c Privacy Policy https://byadsforads.wixsite.com/badfads/privacy-policy/ad-snap-shot-pp Apple Standard EULA https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

CameraKit4 screens
AD Snap Shot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: CameraKit at Free against AD Snap Shot's $4.99. CameraKit also leads on ratings volume (321 vs 5) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.7.8). AD Snap Shot's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (100% vs 66%). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

CameraKit is free to download; AD Snap Shot costs $4.99 up front. CameraKit sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. AD Snap Shot asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AD Snap Shot 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 5, 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 AD Snap Shot's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CameraKit ships an update every 2 months, AD Snap Shot monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
CameraKit versus AD Snap Shot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCameraKitAD Snap Shot
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.7 (321 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings321 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.7.8
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB2 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperZak RayBy ADs, For ADs LLC

Customer experience

CameraKit

All ratings321 ratings
Positive93.1%
Neutral1.6%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews62 reviews
Positive66.1%
Neutral11.3%
Negative22.6%

AD Snap Shot

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

CameraKit

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Lost all pro purchases
  • Cannot restore purchases
  • Monthly subscription broken
  • Subscription cycle error
  • Crashes when restoring purchase on iPad Mini
Show 4 more
  • App crashes when selecting XT3 camera
  • App crashes when typing numbers in search
  • BMPCC4K resolution and frame rate wrong
  • BMPCC 6K frame rate wrong

Requested features

21 requests
  • Pro-rate for early adopters
  • Direct link to working manual
  • Develop something for framing
  • Add support for Sony a7 IV
  • Add support for Nikon
Show 16 more
  • Add support for Braw calculate for BMD, BMPCC 4K
  • Organize favorites list
  • Include Sony A7s
  • Include Panasonic HC-X1000
  • Include Sony NEX-EA50
  • Update with new cameras regularly
  • Include Blackmagic Pocket CC
  • Add accurate info for all frame rates (Avid, Red)
  • Clarify camera generations (C100 vs C100 mk 2, RED Scarlet MX vs Dragon)
  • Add film formats
  • Include compressed raw formats for Blackmagic
  • Add RGB color space for ProRes4444 on Alexa
  • Correct 29.97i to 29.97PsF for C100
  • Add slow-mo and resolution details for cameras
  • Add 3000 fps for Phantom 4k
  • Add 200 fps in UHD for Alexa Mini

AD Snap Shot

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

CameraKit

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$99.99
None

AD Snap Shot

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CameraKit free?
CameraKit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AD Snap Shot free?
AD Snap Shot costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CameraKit or AD Snap Shot?
AD Snap Shot is rated higher. CameraKit averages 4.7 out of 5 from 321 ratings, while AD Snap Shot averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do CameraKit or AD Snap Shot have ads?
Neither CameraKit nor AD Snap Shot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CameraKit or AD Snap Shot?
CameraKit ships an update every 2 months, and AD Snap Shot monthly. Most recently, CameraKit was updated on October 24, 2026 and AD Snap Shot on September 29, 2026.

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