Comparison

ZoeLog vs starCTRL

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

starCTRL

Design custom lighting setups with this app. Connect and control compatible fixtures, adjusting color, intensity, and effects. Save presets and group lights for complex designs.

Highlights
  • Auto-discovery of compatible fixtures
  • Control lamp color and intensity
  • Adjust color temperature and green offset
  • Access built-in lighting effects
  • Group lights for larger designs
  • Save favorite colors and effects
  • Set smooth transitions with fade times
Features
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Designed for Litepanels Astra IP and Quasar Science Rainbow 2 and Double Rainbow, starCTRL is a simple-to-use app that allows users to connect wirelessly, create custom lighting designs and quickly adjust standard parameters. Unlock fast and creative lighting designs with the starCTRL app. 1. Connect instantly The starCTRL app is compatible with the following fixtures: - Quasar Science Rainbow 2 and Double Rainbow 
 - Litepanels Astra IP series Supported fixtures are automatically discovered by starCTRL for fast easy setup. Simply set your lights to starCTRL mode in the fixture menu and open the starCTRL app — it’s that simple! 2. Control simply Take full control of your lights from your fingertips. Quasar Science control parameters: Intensity, CCT (1750-10000K), ±Green, Hue, Saturation, Output Mode, and FX Litepanels Astra IP control parameters: DIM and CCT (2700-6500K) Quickly adjust color and temperature using common presets. Access the full range of Rainbow series lighting effects, with the ability to fine-tune individual effect parameters. 3. Customize Group lights for more complex designs. Apply settings to an entire group or fine-tune individual fixtures. Save your own Colors and FX settings to Favorites for quick recall onto any selected fixture or group. Enable smooth transitions by setting a fade time of up to 5 seconds. Firmware Requirements Rainbow 2 & Double Rainbow 
 - Recommended*: QS 0.9B with TimoTwo v1.1.1.5 
 - Minimum compatible: QS 0.8B with TimoTwo v1.0.7.2 *iOS26 users must update to recommended versions or later Litepanels Astra IP 
 - Firmware v1.5.0 with VLPM v1.0.2m (or later)

Screenshots

ZoeLog4 screens
starCTRL3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ZoeLog at 85% against starCTRL's 25%. ZoeLog also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.9) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 6 months). starCTRL's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.4). On price, 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. starCTRL asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ZoeLog holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 34 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of ZoeLog's written reviews are positive against 25% of starCTRL's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ZoeLog ships an update every 6 days, starCTRL every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
ZoeLog versus starCTRL: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZoeLogstarCTRL
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (34 ratings) — better2.9 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews84.6% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings34 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.414.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZoe Van BruntVidendum Production Solutions, Inc.

Customer experience

ZoeLog

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

starCTRL

All ratings5 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

ZoeLog

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

starCTRL

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ZoeLog free?
ZoeLog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is starCTRL free?
starCTRL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ZoeLog or starCTRL?
ZoeLog is rated higher. ZoeLog averages 4.6 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while starCTRL averages 2.9 from 7 ratings.
Do ZoeLog or starCTRL have ads?
Neither ZoeLog nor starCTRL shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ZoeLog or starCTRL?
ZoeLog ships an update every 6 days, and starCTRL every 6 months. Most recently, ZoeLog was updated on September 23, 2026 and starCTRL on June 1, 2026.

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