# CameraKit vs iPhantom

The clearest difference is monetization model: CameraKit at free with in-app purchases against iPhantom's subscription. CameraKit also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (319 vs 5). iPhantom's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 66%) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.0). 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 iPhantom sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $299.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CameraKit holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CameraKit has 319 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 66% of CameraKit's written reviews are positive against 100% of iPhantom's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

CameraKit ships an update every 2 months, iPhantom every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and August 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CameraKit | iPhantom |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (319 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camerakit-camera-tools/id890528993/reviews)** | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iphantom/id970290515/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **319** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 66.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 41 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zak Ray](https://appshunter.io/developer/890528996) | [Joe Kocsis](https://appshunter.io/developer/466855218) |

## 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


### iPhantom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iphantom/id970290515)

Wirelessly control Phantom cameras from your iOS device. Access essential functions like recording, playback, and camera settings remotely. Offers a free version with limited features and unlocks full functionality via subscription.

**Highlights:** Wireless camera control, Record and trigger functions, Agile playback with clip saving, Adjust camera settings remotely, Send Telnet commands, IP detection and connection

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly Auto-Renew Subscription | $299.99 | per year |
| 48 Hour Project License | $44.99 | one-time |
| 14 Day Project License | $89.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CameraKit free?

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

### Is iPhantom free?

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

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

CameraKit is rated higher. CameraKit averages 4.7 out of 5 from 319 ratings, while iPhantom averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do CameraKit or iPhantom have ads?

Neither CameraKit nor iPhantom shows ads.

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

CameraKit ships an update every 2 months, and iPhantom every 5 months. Most recently, CameraKit was updated on September 20, 2026 and iPhantom on August 18, 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.*