# CameraKit vs Donna

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Donna at none against CameraKit's 3. Donna also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). CameraKit's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (321 vs 10). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

CameraKit holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CameraKit has 321 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 66% of CameraKit's written reviews are positive against 71% of Donna's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CameraKit | Donna |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (321 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camerakit-camera-tools/id890528993/reviews)** | [4.3 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/donna/id938319301/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **321** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 66.1% of reviews | **70.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 46 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zak Ray](https://appshunter.io/developer/890528996) | [Kristopher Prygrocki](https://appshunter.io/developer/824447689) |

## 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


### Donna

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/donna/id938319301)

This app serves as a pocket-sized assistant for users of RED cameras, enabling them to learn, practice, and reference the DSMC/DSMC2 menu structure. It helps avoid on-camera menu surfing and provides insights from industry professionals.

**Highlights:** Learn RED camera menu structure, Practice menu navigation, Reference DSMC/DSMC2 menus, Avoid on-camera menu surfing, Industry professional insights, Support for specific firmware versions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CameraKit free?

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

### Is Donna free?

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

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

CameraKit is rated higher. CameraKit averages 4.7 out of 5 from 321 ratings, while Donna averages 4.3 from 10 ratings.

### Do CameraKit or Donna have ads?

Neither CameraKit nor Donna shows ads.

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

CameraKit ships an update every 2 months, and Donna every 2 months. Most recently, CameraKit was updated on October 13, 2026 and Donna on October 15, 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.*