Comparison

ZoeLog vs Magic Reds ViewFinder

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

Head to head
About

ZoeLog

Streamline film and TV production with digital camera reports. Log takes, lenses, and filters quickly with custom keypads and sync notes instantly to the cloud for your entire team. Generate professional, searchable PDF reports that can be shared easily.

Highlights
  • Customizable keypads for fast data entry
  • Automatic cloud syncing for team collaboration
  • Searchable PDF camera reports
  • Offline access with automatic backup
  • Cross-platform compatibility
  • Free trial with full access
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

Magic Reds ViewFinder

This tool simulates camera lens fields of view for filmmaking professionals. It helps visualize shots by selecting cameras and focal lengths, with options for aspect ratios and color presets. Save your compositions with detailed metadata.

Highlights
  • Simulates camera and lens field of view
  • Supports various RED digital cinema cameras
  • Adjustable focal length and aspect ratio
  • Apply color presets (LUTs)
  • Save shots with metadata
  • Lock exposure and focus
  • Adjust white balance
Features
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Magic Reds ViewFinder presents a precise framing preview for the real camera/lens combination you'll be shooting with, right where you stand with your iPhone / iPad. It simulates the field of view of cinema digital cameras or lens and can help thousands of professionals in filmmaking at the preproduction. PLEASE READ: this app does not turn your Apple device into an external monitor, but operates as a stand-alone tool. The app contains ad banners, which can be turned off with additional in-app purchase (in 'About the App' menu). The app is a digital directors viewfinder - it helps you see the exact field of view for your future shot. Select the camera from the menu and rotate the wheel to select the focal length of the lens. Supported cameras ( http://www.red.com/products ): - Helium 8K - Gemini - Weapon 8K - Scarlet-W, - Weapon Dragon - Epic Dragon / Mysterium-X - Scarlet Dragon / Mysterium-X - Red One Magic ViewFinder simulates using tele adapters or anamorphic optics on your camera. From the menu you can also select the aspect ratio of the frame guide overlaying your image. Magic ViewFinder also lets you apply some commonly used color presets (also known as LUTs) to the live picture, which brings you even closer to the final shot. When you have found the right view, you may save it for future reference, with additional data like the focal length, date and time and camera / lens information. While taking a photo, you may lock exposure and turn on and off the auto focus to better control the captured picture. You can set camera to work in constant auto-focus mode, or lock the focus temporarily. You can also tap the live screen to focus on particular objects (which turns on the focus-locked mode). White balance may work in Auto, Locked or Manual mode. If the field of view of your real camera is wider than your in-device camera, the app adds 'padding' around the image, since the device cannot 'see' what is beyond. It is the best solution that we developed first amongst other viewfinder apps. Please note that position of your iPhone or iPad should correspond to the 'nodal point' of your real lens, which is somewhere in the middle of the lens. Ad policy: The ads are designed to appear non-intrusively. Ads can be turned off (see below). Additional info about the app may be read at: http://dev.kadru.net/index.php/magic-viewfinder/ If you have any issues please email us for a quick support: dev@kadru.net To activate additional settings (i.e. to use all available optical adapters and frame guides) and to turn off advertising, please subscribe to (Option #1) or purchase Premium Features (Option #2) in 'About the App' menu. In-App Purchase Option #1: - Title of service: Premium features: subscription - Length of subscription: a month (auto-renewable) - Contents of service: Turned off ads and additional options for frame guides, optical adapters, anamorphic indices, more LUTs - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase - Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Terms of Use: http://dev.kadru.net/tos.html In-App Purchase Option #2: - Title of service: Premium features: purchase - Length of subscription: once and forever - Contents of service: Turned off ads and additional options for frame guides, optical adapters, anamorphic indices, more LUTs Privacy Policy: http://dev.kadru.net/privacy_policy/Privacy_Policy_Magic_Red_ViewFinder.html

Screenshots

ZoeLog4 screens
Magic Reds ViewFinder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ZoeLog at none against Magic Reds ViewFinder's shown. ZoeLog also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (85% vs 67%). Magic Reds ViewFinder's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.4). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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 and Magic Reds ViewFinder sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Magic Reds ViewFinder holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 35 and 23 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 85% of ZoeLog's written reviews are positive against 67% of Magic Reds ViewFinder's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ZoeLog ships an update weekly, Magic Reds ViewFinder every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
ZoeLog versus Magic Reds ViewFinder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZoeLogMagic Reds ViewFinder
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (35 ratings)4.9 (23 ratings) — better
Positive reviews84.6% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings35 — better23
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.412.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZoe Van BruntRoman Medvid

Customer experience

ZoeLog

All ratings35 ratings
Positive91.4%
Neutral2.9%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive84.6%
Neutral3.8%
Negative11.5%

Magic Reds ViewFinder

All ratings23 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral4.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

ZoeLog

One-time3
  • 1 Month2 variants$4.99
  • Multiple Months2 variants$4.99
  • 1 Year2 variants$49.99
2 purchases

Magic Reds ViewFinder

Subscriptions1
  • Premium features: subscription$1.491 Month
One-time1
  • Premium features: purchase$4.99

Questions

Is ZoeLog free?
ZoeLog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Magic Reds ViewFinder free?
Magic Reds ViewFinder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ZoeLog or Magic Reds ViewFinder?
Magic Reds ViewFinder is rated higher. ZoeLog averages 4.7 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while Magic Reds ViewFinder averages 4.9 from 23 ratings.
Do ZoeLog or Magic Reds ViewFinder have ads?
Magic Reds ViewFinder shows ads; ZoeLog does not.
Which is updated more often, ZoeLog or Magic Reds ViewFinder?
ZoeLog ships an update weekly, and Magic Reds ViewFinder every 2 months. Most recently, ZoeLog was updated on November 6, 2026 and Magic Reds ViewFinder on November 5, 2026.

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