Comparison

ZoeLog vs Second Shooter Remote

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

Second Shooter Remote

Control and program Kessler Second Shooter motion control systems wirelessly. Create cinematic camera moves, time lapses, and stop motion animations with up to 10 keyframes per axis. Supports Bluetooth controllers for enhanced operation.

Highlights
  • Remote operation of motion control systems
  • Program cinematic camera moves
  • Create time lapse and stop motion
  • Up to 10 keyframes per axis
  • Bluetooth controller support
  • Automatic firmware updates
Features
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Second Shooter Remote is the mobile companion app for programming and remotely operating smooth, cinematic camera moves using the Kessler Second Shooter motion control system. The simple, intuitive design allows users to operate their Second Shooter system from the palm of their hand with ease. Just pair the app to the Second Shooter Pro controller via WiFi and start shooting cinematic live video, time lapse, and stop motion animation, with up to 10 keyframe moves per axis. Second Shooter Remote also allows users to pair a Playstation or Xbox controller via bluetooth as an additional control interface for programming and remotely operating your Second Shooter system. Finally, Second Shooter Remote now makes it easier than ever to keep your Second Shooter Pro controller firmware up to date with automatic updates via the app.

Screenshots

ZoeLog4 screens
Second Shooter Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Second Shooter Remote at none against ZoeLog's 6. Second Shooter Remote also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). ZoeLog's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (35 vs 4). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Second Shooter Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Second Shooter Remote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ZoeLog has 35 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ZoeLog ships an update weekly, Second Shooter Remote every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ZoeLog versus Second Shooter Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZoeLogSecond Shooter Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (35 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews84.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings35 — better4
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.4 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZoe Van BruntKessler Crane Inc.

Customer experience

ZoeLog

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

Second Shooter Remote

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

ZoeLog

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

Second Shooter Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ZoeLog free?
ZoeLog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Second Shooter Remote free?
Second Shooter Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ZoeLog or Second Shooter Remote?
Second Shooter Remote is rated higher. ZoeLog averages 4.7 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while Second Shooter Remote averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do ZoeLog or Second Shooter Remote have ads?
Neither ZoeLog nor Second Shooter Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ZoeLog or Second Shooter Remote?
ZoeLog ships an update weekly, and Second Shooter Remote every 5 months. Most recently, ZoeLog was updated on October 16, 2026 and Second Shooter Remote on October 15, 2026.

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