TrueDoF-Intro is a depth of field calculator for landscape photographers on iOS that accounts for diffraction effects.
The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
It replaces manual estimation with a diffraction-aware algorithm, removing the cognitive cost of calculating sharpness limits in the field.
For Photographers seeking precise depth of field calculations that account for diffraction effects.
What does it look like?
Key features
Calculates depth of field while accounting for diffraction effects to determine image sharpness.
Updates calculations instantly as users slide pointers to adjust focus distance and aperture.
Adjusts focus distance and aperture using slide-based controls without requiring constant finger contact.
How much does it cost?
TrueDoF-Intro acts as a lead-generation tool to drive conversions to the paid Pro version.
Velocity
Dormant developmentUX improvementsplatform expansionShow more...
TrueDoF-Intro DoF Calculator has been inactive for 2,912 days, indicating the project is no longer receiving updates. The development trend is stagnant, with no feature additions or maintenance patches provided in the analyzed history. The app remains in a zombie state, as the last release significantly predates the current window of activity.
Who built it?
George Douvos
2 apps tracked · Photo & Video
TrueDoF-Pro DoF CalculatorUser Sentiment
What do users think recently?
The recent review mood reads mixed. Users appreciate the concise and logical presentation of depth of field settings aids landscape photographers in planning shots and ad-free experience and clean interface design provide a distraction-free tool for professional photography planning.
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
What users say, by theme
- The concise and logical presentation of depth of field settings aids landscape photographers in planning shots
- Ad-free experience and clean interface design provide a distraction-free tool for professional photography planning
- Technical disagreement regarding diffraction effects leads users to perceive the depth of field calculations as incorrect
16 of 16 recent reviews analyzed · moderate confidence · Mixed overall
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Competitive landscape for TrueDoF-Intro DoF Calculator
How's the Photo & Video market?
TrueDoF-Intro occupies a technical niche in the Photo & Video category, relying on a diffraction-aware algorithm to differentiate from standard calculators. The seven-year update gap limits its ability to compete with modern, frequently updated photography tools.
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Key takeaways for TrueDoF-Intro DoF Calculator
Where is it heading?
Users report: The photography tool market is consolidating around apps that support high-resolution sensor data, leaving TrueDoF-Intro exposed due to its stagnant development cadence. Addressing the diffraction-math divide is the only path to preventing further sentiment erosion and maintaining its niche authority.
- The seven-year update gap (last release 2018) signals a maintenance-only state, which risks user churn as modern sensor requirements evolve.
- The loyal user base among landscape photographers provides a stable, albeit small, foundation that persists despite the lack of recent feature investment.
The SWOT
- Diffraction-aware algorithm establishes technical authority
- Ad-free interface reduces cognitive load during field planning
- Manual numeric entry would resolve precision complaints
- Pixel-size parameters would align with modern sensors
Next best moves
Add user-configurable diffraction settings because users perceive the current math as incorrect → resolve primary sentiment divide
+ 1 more prioritized moveThe counter-intuitive read
The app's lack of updates is not a…
Read the full takeBottom line
TrueDoF-Intro maintains a technical moat via its diffraction algorithm, but the seven-year update gap risks obsolescence. A pivot to include user-configurable diffraction settings would resolve the primary sentiment divide and stabilize the user base.
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Sources
- [1] App Store, source
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