Comparison

Guerrilla Filmmaker vs Lenser

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

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About

Guerrilla Filmmaker

This app provides advanced video recording capabilities for filmmakers and content creators. It offers manual control over focus, exposure, and white balance, with unique automation features for hands-free operation. Create custom aspect ratios and utilize gesture shortcuts for efficient workflow.

Highlights
  • Automated focus, exposure, white balance, and zoom
  • Customizable aspect ratios
  • Gesture shortcuts for quick control
  • Manual focus and exposure controls
  • Support for various video codecs and resolutions
  • Focus peaking and false color tools
  • External microphone support
Features
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** Featured in App Store “Best New Apps” and “Make Great Videos” ** Guerrilla Filmmaker is the go-to video camera app used by professional and aspiring filmmakers, documentary makers, vloggers and anyone wanting to get the most out of the camera in their pocket. --- 5 STAR REVIEWS FOR GUERRILLA FILMMAKER --- "Love it, gotta have it" "The best, hands down, 4K video camera app!!!" "This app has some serious caliber... Automation is the most amazing part in this app." -- EXTENSIVE BUILT IN INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS -- Guerrilla Filmmaker has features that no other video recording app has. We also designed the interface for quick control using touch gestures. To help you get the most out of Guerrilla Filmmaker, every feature is demonstrated through an extensive set of in-app instructional videos. --- ONE OF A KIND AUTOMATION FEATURES --- Guerrilla Filmmaker is the only video camera app that lets you automate any camera function (focus, exposure, white balance, zoom) so that you can plan your shot, playback your automation sequence and record hands free. Take full control by setting exact focus, exposure, white balance and zoom points and dial in the timing. Set up a pull focus sequence from one subject to another. Automate changing exposure as you track from indoors to outdoors. Create any automation sequence you can imagine. --- CREATE CUSTOM ASPECT RATIOS --- Use one of the built in aspect ratios including Moondog anamorphic or create your very own. Support for image flip, rotation and anamorphic squeeze to allow building aspect ratios for any custom external lens. --- GESTURE SHORTCUTS --- • Swipe to quickly change between focus, zoom, white balance and exposure • Long press to focus or expose at image point • Long press to bring up magnified inspection window for precise focus adjustment • Double tap to lock all functions to manual mode • Double tap to reset all functions to auto mode • Double tap to quickly zoom in to a predefined magnification • Swipe to remove interface elements for a clean viewfinder • Start recording right from the iOS home screen by long pressing the Guerrilla Filmmaker icon and selecting a preset setting --- VIDEO RECORDING FEATURES --- • More fine grained settings than any other video recorder app • Manual focus, exposure, white balance and zoom • Auto mode • 4K resolution (device dependent) • All device resolutions available • Video bit rates up to 150Mbps (device dependent) • 48.0kHz or 44.1kHz audio sample rate • Custom frame rates up to 240fps (device and resolution dependent) • Choose any frame rate, not just predefined frame rates • Built in aspect ratios (HD, 4:3, CinemaScope, Moondog lens, etc) • Custom aspect ratios (build your own) • Focus peaking tool • False color tool • ProRes, HEVC and H264 video codecs • Gray card calibration • Video stabilization • Support for external microphones • Headphone monitoring • Inbuilt microphone polar pattern selection • Audio meter --- CUSTOM PRESETS --- • Save your settings as a named preset • Add the preset as a home screen shortcut • Long press the Guerrilla Filmmaker app icon and select a preset shortcut to begin recording immediately from the home screen with the desired settings --- BEAUTIFUL FILM LIBRARY --- • Share your clips via AirDrop or lightning cable connected via Finder app • Share via iOS share-capable apps such as CapCut, Facebook, WhatsApp, iMovie etc • Playback with adjustable frame rate to view in slow motion or fast speed • Meta data displayed is read from the recorded file so you can be sure that what you have is what you expected --- FEEDBACK & SUPPORT --- If you have any questions or suggestions, please let us know via in-app feedback or email us at feedback@guerrilla-apps.com Keep those feature requests coming and if you’re enjoying Guerrilla Filmmaker please consider leaving a review on the App Store.

About

Lenser

A comprehensive database for cinematic lenses, offering detailed specifications and search capabilities for film industry professionals. Access information on over 2100 lenses from 80+ manufacturers, with offline access to core data and comparison tools.

Highlights
  • Searchable database of 2100+ cinematic lenses
  • Detailed lens specifications
  • Offline core data access
  • Compare multiple lenses
  • Lens testing tool
  • Imperial and Metric unit search
Features
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LENSER - THE ENCYCLOPEDIA LENSICA The most comprehensive database of cinematic lenses for film industry professionals. Searchable database of 2100+ cinematic lenses from 80+ different manufacturers including rehoused, rebranded and historical lenses. The ultimate quick-look tool for DoPs, Camera & Steady Cam Operators, Focus Pullers, AC's, Remote Head Technicians, VFX Specialists, Post Production Crew, Drone & ScubaCam Operators. Specifications include*: Focal Length, T-Stop, Close Focus, Weight, Length, Horizontal and Vertical Angle of View, Anamorphic Squeeze, Front Diameter, Number of Elements, Gearing, Number of Iris Blades, Magnification Ratio, Filter Size, Image Circle, Entrance Pupil, Lens Mount, Lens Data System Info. Links to manufacturers' specifications including Depth of Field tables (this feature requires internet connection). *not all data available for all lenses FEATURES: - SEARCH the database by Manufacturer, Keyword, Focal Length, T-Stop, Close Focus, Weight, Length, Horizontal and Vertical Angle of View, Anamorphic Squeeze - Search in Imperial or Metric units - Offline database - no internet connection required for a set of core data (Depth of Field tables are provided as online links - internet connection required) - Favorites (requires iCloud sign-in for persistent backup) - One glance metric and imperial units - Drill down to lens sets or individual lenses - Compare: compare as many lenses as you need with a few swipes and taps - Copy: copy lens, lens set data or search results to share - Lightning fast search on iPhone 5s and above - Minimalistic design to respect the finite storage space of your device - Lenser Test Board tool to assist you during lens testing Some data can only be found in Lenser exclusively as a result of research done by the developer. DISCLAIMER Although care has been taken to ensure the accuracy, completeness and reliability of the information provided, the developers of LENSER (DEVELOPERS) assume no responsibility therefore. The user of the information agrees that the information is subject to change without notice. DEVELOPERS assume no responsibility for the consequences of use of such information, nor for any infringement of third party intellectual property rights which may result from its use. IN NO EVENT SHALL DEVELOPERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGE RESULTING FROM, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF THE INFORMATION. DEVELOPERS are in no way affiliated with the manufacturers of the products listed in this app. PRIVACY Internet access is required to access lens pictures that are hosted on https://www.lenserapp.com. This access can be restricted in your phone's settings. Internet traffic is routed via lenserapp.com for statistical purposes (statcounter.com). Compressed files containing manufacturer's specs are hosted in an uncompressed format on a third party server (dropbox.com) for accessibility. This app does not collect personal data or transfers personal data off of your device. Comments, suggestions or want to contribute? Contact us at info@lenserapp.com We appreciate your feedback and/or feature requests. We are constantly improving Lenser and our database. Database wrapped on 13-02 2024 Pictures are added continuously.

Screenshots

Guerrilla Filmmaker4 screens
Lenser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Guerrilla Filmmaker at 85% against Lenser's 0%. Guerrilla Filmmaker also leads on price ($8.99 vs $26.99) and rating (4.5 vs 4.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Guerrilla Filmmaker costs $8.99 and Lenser $26.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Guerrilla Filmmaker holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Guerrilla Filmmaker has 56 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Guerrilla Filmmaker's written reviews are positive against 0% of Lenser's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Guerrilla Filmmaker ships an update every 2 months, Lenser every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Guerrilla Filmmaker versus Lenser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGuerrilla FilmmakerLenser
Price$8.99 — better$26.99
Rating4.5 (56 ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews84.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings56 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1514.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGuerrilla Apps LtdIstvan Djuroska

Customer experience

Guerrilla Filmmaker

All ratings56 ratings
Positive89.3%
Neutral3.6%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews59 reviews
Positive84.7%
Neutral3.4%
Negative11.9%

Lenser

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Guerrilla Filmmaker

No in-app purchases

None

Lenser

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Guerrilla Filmmaker free?
Guerrilla Filmmaker costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lenser free?
Lenser costs $26.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Guerrilla Filmmaker or Lenser?
Guerrilla Filmmaker is rated higher. Guerrilla Filmmaker averages 4.5 out of 5 from 56 ratings, while Lenser averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Guerrilla Filmmaker or Lenser have ads?
Neither Guerrilla Filmmaker nor Lenser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Guerrilla Filmmaker or Lenser?
Guerrilla Filmmaker ships an update every 2 months, and Lenser every 3 months. Most recently, Guerrilla Filmmaker was updated on November 1, 2026 and Lenser on November 2, 2026.

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