Z Camera App vs LensKit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Z Camera App
This application provides remote access and full control for a 4K video camera. Users can view live feeds, record video, capture photos, adjust settings, and manage stored content directly from their iPhone.
- 4K video recording
- Live view with low delay
- Remote camera control
- Access camera settings
- Playback recorded content
- Download and share videos
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Z Camera is a brand new high quality 4K video camera. It's a small and smart camera. This app helps you to access the Z Camera remotely. It give you full control of the Z Camera: - watch the live view of the Z Camera with super low delay - control the Z Camera to do video record, capture, etc. - change the Z Camera settings - playback the content on the Z Camera - download the content to iPhone and share it with your friend
LensKit
This app provides professional tools for filmmakers and cinematographers, offering extensive lens specifications, camera coverage simulations, and advanced depth of field calculations. It helps plan shoots, make on-set decisions, and ensure compatibility with various cameras and lenses, including Netflix-approved formats.
- Extensive lens database (2000+ lenses)
- Camera sensor coverage simulation
- Lens matching for various configurations
- Depth of field calculator
- Shot preview and framing simulation
- Netflix 4K mandate compliance tool
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Whether you’re planning a shoot or making decisions on set, LensKit has you covered. Search over 2000 lenses from Angenieux, Arri, Cooke, Hawk, Leica, Zeiss and more. All specs and data sourced by hand: no AI means no hallucinations. SPECS Includes max aperture, lens mounts, weight, length, close focus, front diameter and more* COVERAGE Overlay a lens’ image circle on your camera sensor to make sure it’s covered. Includes over 200 cameras from Arri, Canon, Red, Sony, Blackmagic, Panasonic and more* LENS MATCH Mix and match spherical, anamorphic, speed boosters and extenders, and even factor in post-production extractions— the lens match tool can handle it all. EQUIVALENT No need to worry about crop factors or sensor sizes, just choose a focal length and a camera and get the Super35 equivalent. Or pick the S35 equivalent length you want and see the lens you’ll need. NETFLIX APPROVAL A game changer for anyone who’s struggled with the complexity of which formats and resolutions meet the Netflix "4K mandate"— especially when shooting in anamorphic. Designed in collaboration with Netflix. DEPTH OF FIELD An easy to use yet comprehensive DOF tool that allows for customizing circle of confusion with presets and manual input. PREVIEW See a simulation of your shot based on lens, camera and distance. Or pinch, zoom and reposition to get the exact frame you want, and see what lens or distance you’ll need for it. AND MORE Filter lenses to see only what fits your specific camera and needs. Save your calculations and return to them later. Group together lenses you rent or own for quick access. • Support • For support, send me an email at zak@grayhourmedia.com or message me on Instagram @_zakray. To see all supported cameras and lenses, just install the app (it's free to download!) and open the main dropdown menu. 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 • LensKit 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! *Every lens in this app has complete specs, with the exception of some Panavision lenses. We’ve chosen to include these incomplete lenses in the app because of Panavision's importance in the industry. Additionally, while the large majority of lenses have exact image circle data, some—especially some vintage lenses—list only generic format coverage (e.g. Super35, Full Frame, etc) EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: LensKit at 75% against Z Camera App's 30%. LensKit also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.8). Z Camera App's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. LensKit sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Z Camera App asks for nothing beyond the download.
LensKit holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 48 and 56 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of Z Camera App's written reviews are positive against 75% of LensKit's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Z Camera App | LensKit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (48 ratings) | 4.9 (56 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 30.0% of reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 48 | 56 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 165 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ImagineVision Tech Co., Ltd | Zak Ray |
Customer experience
Z Camera App
LensKit
In-app purchases
Z Camera App
No in-app purchases
LensKit
- Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
- Annual Subscription$49.991 Year
- Lifetime Access$99.99









