Comparison

ZoeLog vs CineLenses

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

Head to head
About

ZoeLog

Streamline camera reporting for film and TV productions. This app replaces paper logbooks with custom keypads for fast data entry and cloud syncing for team-wide access. Generate professional PDF reports and share them easily with your crew.

Highlights
  • Custom keypads for fast logging
  • Automatic cloud syncing
  • Searchable camera reports
  • Professional PDF report generation
  • Real-time team sharing
  • Offline use with automatic backup
Features
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ZoeLog is designed to replace your old paper log book. Custom keypads make logging takes, lenses, and filters as fast as writing by hand. Everybody on the same job has the same notes, because it syncs to the cloud automatically. If you've ever accidentally taken a log book home with you, you know why ZoeLog exists. Built for ACs, script supervisors, and VFX teams who need searchable, sharable camera reports. No more flipping through pages to find that matching focal length. Your whole team's notes are in your pocket, the moment you need them. - Fast entry Smart keypads built for every field, so you can spend less time typing, and Smartfill copies over the notes that don't change every setup. - Professional reports Clean, readable PDFs you can hand off to post at the end of the day. - Share with anyone Invite other ZoeLog users to the log, and they'll see updates in real time. For everyone else, email, print, or even text your log to them. You control who has access. It's even cross-platform. - Never lose your log Everything backs up to the cloud automatically, so you're good if you accidentally take your phone for a swim. You can even use your log offline. It'll back up when you have service again. - Free to try One week, full access, no commitment, no credit card.

About

CineLenses

Explore a vast database of cinema lenses with detailed specifications. Find, buy, sell, or rent lenses globally. Connect with professionals and discover lenses used in films.

Highlights
  • Search 5,000+ cinema lenses
  • Filter by format, type, and manufacturer
  • Browse by technical specifications
  • Buy and sell cinema lenses
  • Rent lenses worldwide
  • Create professional profiles
  • Discover lenses used in movies
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Welcome to the ecosystem of cinema lenses Search Lenses: The World's Largest Database of Cinema Lenses Consult data and technical specifications of more than 5.000 lenses. Easy Surfing: The material you need for your project can be easily found. It is categorized according to the Spheric or Anamorphic formats. And also to the different types of lenses: Primes, Zooms, Macros, Teles, etc. Another available option is to do the search considering the manufacturer. If you prefer you can start the search by manufacturer, as you prefer and as it is simpler. Browsing using technical specifications: The search engine will allow you to find the target lenses straightforwardly, based on the t stop, close focus, weight, etc. Marketplace: Buy and sell cameras and cinema lenses Crew: Show your work and create a profile to reach potential clients. They will contact you directly through your profile. Rent Lenses: Find the lens you need to rent around the world Do you know where the material can be rented? You have at your disposal a list of more than 800 users who rent all over the world. If you enter the name of a country and a city, the application will link it to the stores you are looking for. You can even contact them from the App, check their location or website. Credits: Find the lenses that have been used in the movies Search Dealers: Find all over the world the new lens you need to buy Our social networks reach over 150,000 specialized users and a targeted group of professional cinematographers. By joining the CineLenses Ecosystem, manufacturers, distributors and rental houses benefit from engaging with this community.

Screenshots

ZoeLog4 screens
CineLenses4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ZoeLog at 4.6 against CineLenses's 2.6. ZoeLog also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 50%) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months). CineLenses's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.4). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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

Both are free to download. ZoeLog sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. CineLenses asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ZoeLog holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 34 and 22 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of ZoeLog's written reviews are positive against 50% of CineLenses's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ZoeLog ships an update every 6 days, CineLenses every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
ZoeLog versus CineLenses: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZoeLogCineLenses
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (34 ratings) — better2.6 (22 ratings)
Positive reviews84.6% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings34 — better22
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.413.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZoe Van Bruntalvaro solis

Customer experience

ZoeLog

All ratings34 ratings
Positive91.2%
Neutral2.9%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive84.6%
Neutral3.8%
Negative11.5%

CineLenses

All ratings22 ratings
Positive40.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative59.1%
Written reviews46 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral8.7%
Negative41.3%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

ZoeLog

One-time3
  • 1 Month2 variants$4.99
  • Multiple Months2 variants$4.99
  • 1 Year2 variants$49.99
None

CineLenses

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ZoeLog free?
ZoeLog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CineLenses free?
CineLenses is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ZoeLog or CineLenses?
ZoeLog is rated higher. ZoeLog averages 4.6 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while CineLenses averages 2.6 from 22 ratings.
Do ZoeLog or CineLenses have ads?
Neither ZoeLog nor CineLenses shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ZoeLog or CineLenses?
ZoeLog ships an update every 6 days, and CineLenses every 2 months. Most recently, ZoeLog was updated on September 19, 2026 and CineLenses on June 11, 2026.

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