CameraKit vs IAMA+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Detailed camera specifications
- Storage space calculation
- Battery life estimation
- File transfer time prediction
- Sensor size comparison
- Format compatibility checks
- Notes and favorites
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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!
IAMA+
This app connects film industry professionals and students, allowing them to showcase their portfolios, find crew members and projects, and manage film productions. It facilitates collaboration, communication, and project organization within the film community.
- Professional portfolio building
- Crew and project discovery
- Production management tools
- Unified messaging system
- Project-based networking
- Shared project calendars
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We bring together the people who make film happen. IAMA+, “I am a,” is the service for film industry professionals and students. Producers, technicians, artists, actors, production designers, Makeup/Hair/Costumes, location managers, casting directors, script supervisors… 250 job roles listed across 20 departments. IAMA+ connects project leaders with everyone who makes up film crews — from feature films to student films. YOUR PROFILE, YOUR PORTFOLIO • Showcase your job roles, your training, your past projects. • Build your portfolio: photos, video clips, showreels, posters, résumé. • Share your profile, export it as a PDF and QR code. FIND YOUR CREW, FIND YOUR PROJECTS • A directory of the whole community, filterable by job role and department. • Listings: collaboration offers, searches for positions, equipment, or sets, and calls for applications. • A professional network that grows from project to project. MANAGE YOUR FILM PROJECTSil m • Bring your crew together and organize it into working groups. • Run a shared calendar for pre-production, shooting, and post-production. • Keep production documents in one place: scripts, shooting schedules, call sheets, budgets. • Take notes together, in real time. COLLECT MEMORIES FROM YOUR PROJECTS • Every member of a project adds their standout moments. • Browse the project album. ENJOY UNIFIED MESSAGING • All your conversations in one place: one-on-ones, casual groups, and your projects’ team discussions. • Send polls, display banners, and share posts, photos, and videos right in the conversation. STAY CONNECTED TO YOUR COMMUNITY • A feed dedicated to film: posts, Instants, comments, reposts. • Notifications for what matters to you — and nothing else. DESIGNED FOR FILM, RESPECTFUL OF YOU • What you post belongs to you. • Available in 8 languages: French, English, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Portugues
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IAMA+ at none against CameraKit's 3. IAMA+ also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (91% vs 66%). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. CameraKit sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. IAMA+ asks for nothing beyond the download.
CameraKit ships an update every 2 months, IAMA+ every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.
| Parameter | CameraKit | IAMA+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (321 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.1% of reviews | 90.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 321 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 84 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Zak Ray | Raphaelle Engel |
Customer experience
CameraKit
IAMA+
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
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- 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
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- 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
IAMA+
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
CameraKit
- Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
- Annual Subscription$49.991 Year
- Lifetime Access$99.99
IAMA+
No in-app purchases









