# FotoTool - Photographer Tools

> Hyperfocal, flash, exposure, startrails, DOF, timelapse and photo calculations

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.alfbishop.software.fototool](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.alfbishop.software.fototool)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.alfbishop.software.fototool`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** AlfBishop
- **Category:** PHOTOGRAPHY
- **Downloads:** 291,468
- **Rating:** 4.45 / 5 (3,219 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.81
- **Last updated:** 2025-10-30
- **First published:** 2015-10-28
- **Publisher country:** ES
- **Size:** 11 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.alfbishop.software.fototool)
- **Website:** [http://www.alfbishop.com](http://www.alfbishop.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.alfbishop.com/?page\_id=394](http://www.alfbishop.com/?page_id=394)

## Description

**FotoTool** is a free, comprehensive application designed for photographers ranging from amateurs to professionals. It provides essential photographic calculation tools including hyperfocal distance, flash parameters, exposure value, startrails, depth of field (DOF), timelapse settings, and much more—all available offline. The app features a database of over 3800 cameras and includes night mode support for better usability in low light.

Additional amenities include a built-in flashlight, stopwatch for BULB/manual modes, and a notepad feature. Users can also access helpful tutorials and photographic guides through the integrated YouTube channel and blog. FotoTool constantly evolves, with new features added based on user feedback. An ad-free premium version enhances the nocturnal mode and removes advertisements while retaining all functionalities.

## Rankings

- #132,396 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FLASHLIGHT`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.NETWORK_ACCESS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

FotoTool is a free, comprehensive photographer toolset praised for DoF and other calculators and its beginner-friendliness and usefulness. Common drawbacks are intrusive ads, portrait-only UI with poor readability on large tablets, missing DoF features like 4x5, incomplete unit/feature support, and help/documentation issues with slow updates. Overall, it remains a valuable, time-saving tool with responsive support and broad device compatibility.

### Pros

- Very useful and comprehensive photography toolset including DoF calculator, bokeh, startrail, and exposure calculators.
- Beginner-friendly and easy to learn, helping users understand and practice photography concepts like Depth of Field.
- Time-saving and handy across devices; widely used and valued as a go-to tool.
- Free app across Android devices with no paid barriers.
- Prompt developer support and responsive updates.

### Cons

- Ads are intrusive or persistently displayed (not fullscreen but noticeable).
- App is portrait-only and lacks landscape mode.
- Readability and graphics are hard to read on large tablets; UI could be improved.
- Feature gaps: missing 4x5 Depth of Field calculations; incomplete Bokeh options and inconsistent distance unit support.
- Help/docs contain errors and some features updates can be slow.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.alfbishop.software.fototool)