Comparison

ZoeLog vs Freefly Ember

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

Freefly Ember

Control your Freefly Ember camera wirelessly from your iOS or iPadOS device. Adjust settings, review footage instantly, and export your best shots with ease. The app mirrors your camera's on-screen interface for a seamless workflow.

Highlights
  • Wireless camera connection
  • Live preview
  • Remote camera settings adjustment
  • Instant video playback
  • Export selected video clips
  • Synced user interface
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Introducing remote wireless control for your Freefly Ember on iOS and iPadOS. Quickly adjust your camera settings, enjoy instant playback, and easily export your favorite shots, all directly from the app. The Ember app replicates all camera controls available on the on-camera UI, providing a cohesive and intuitive experience. Any changes made on your camera are reflected in the app instantly, ensuring you're always in full control. Key Features: Wireless Connection: Connect the app to your Freely Ember camera via the camera’s WiFi network to view live preview and control your camera settings. Instant Playback: Replay your shots instantly, allowing you to check and perfect your videos on the go. Export: Specify in/out points on videos and transfer your shots directly from the camera to your device with a few simple taps. Synced UI: Changes made on your camera are instantly mirrored on the app for a seamless experience. Video playback requires a device that supports ProRes decoding: iPhone 13 and newer iPad Mini 6th generation and newer iPad Pro 12.9” 5th generation and newer iPad Pro 11” 3rd generation and newer iPad Air 5th generation and newer Ensure your device's compatibility for the best experience.

Screenshots

ZoeLog4 screens
Freefly Ember4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Freefly Ember at none against ZoeLog's 6. Freefly Ember also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 85%). ZoeLog's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (34 vs 6). 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. Freefly Ember asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Freefly Ember holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ZoeLog has 34 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of ZoeLog's written reviews are positive against 100% of Freefly Ember's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ZoeLog ships an update every 6 days, Freefly Ember monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
ZoeLog versus Freefly Ember: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZoeLogFreefly Ember
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (34 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews84.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings34 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.417.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZoe Van BruntFREEFLY SYSTEMS INC.

Customer experience

ZoeLog

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

Freefly Ember

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
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

Freefly Ember

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ZoeLog free?
ZoeLog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Freefly Ember free?
Freefly Ember is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ZoeLog or Freefly Ember?
Freefly Ember is rated higher. ZoeLog averages 4.6 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while Freefly Ember averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do ZoeLog or Freefly Ember have ads?
Neither ZoeLog nor Freefly Ember shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ZoeLog or Freefly Ember?
ZoeLog ships an update every 6 days, and Freefly Ember monthly. Most recently, ZoeLog was updated on September 19, 2026 and Freefly Ember on September 9, 2026.

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