Comparison

ARRI Look Library 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

ARRI Look Library

This app helps cinematographers and directors visualize preset creative looks for ARRI ALEXA Mini and AMIRA cameras. Explore 87 unique looks across nine themes, compare their effects in various shot types, and save or share your choices.

Highlights
  • Visualize preset camera looks
  • Explore 87 creative looks
  • Compare looks in different shot types
  • Save and email preview images
  • Organized by themed groups
  • Toggle between Rec 709 and chosen looks
Features
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The ARRI Look Library App is a tool for cinematographers and directors shooting on the ALEXA Mini und AMIRA. This app visualises preset looks using different preview images to help you choose the right style for the scenes. You can easily explore the extensive collection of creative looks pre-programmed into ARRI’s latest digital motion picture cameras. All Looks are part of the software update paket (SUP) 5.0 availible for ALEXA Mini und AMIRA. The ARRI Look Library puts on-set look management within the reach of all productions, not just those with the time and budget to develop bespoke looks prior to shooting. Cameras with the Look Library installed have instant access to 87 different looks, each available in three intensities. Looks are numbered within nine themed groups: Application, Black-and-White, Contrast, Environment, Film, Period, Season, Special and Tinted. In a sense, the looks can be thought of as different film stocks, each providing a unique but repeatable aesthetic when combined with the cinematographer’s choice of lenses. The ARRI Look Library App allows the effects of each look to be compared in a close-up, medium shot and long shot. You can toggle between Rec 709 and your chosen looks, saving images to your mobile device or emailing them to colleagues. ARRI Media, ARRI’s state-of-the-art postproduction and creative services business, has developed the 87 looks and this accompanying app. You can contact ARRI Media directly if you require adjustments to a look, if you need a completely bespoke look, if you need to work in HDR or P3 color space, or if you have any questions. The ARRI Look Library App is there to help you through the look decision process, before and during shooting. View, compare, be inspired… Optimized for iPhone SE, iPhone 6s and later.

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

ARRI Look Library4 screens
Freefly Ember4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Freefly Ember at 100% against ARRI Look Library's 50%. Freefly Ember also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). ARRI Look Library's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Freefly Ember holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of ARRI Look Library's written reviews are positive against 100% of Freefly Ember's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ARRI Look Library ships an update every 3 weeks, Freefly Ember monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ARRI Look Library versus Freefly Ember: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterARRI Look LibraryFreefly Ember
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings36 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS7.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size464 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperARRI GroupFREEFLY SYSTEMS INC.

Customer experience

ARRI Look Library

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

Freefly Ember

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

In-app purchases

None

ARRI Look Library

No in-app purchases

None

Freefly Ember

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ARRI Look Library free?
ARRI Look Library is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Freefly Ember free?
Freefly Ember is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ARRI Look Library or Freefly Ember?
Freefly Ember is rated higher. ARRI Look Library averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Freefly Ember averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do ARRI Look Library or Freefly Ember have ads?
Neither ARRI Look Library nor Freefly Ember shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ARRI Look Library or Freefly Ember?
ARRI Look Library ships an update every 3 weeks, and Freefly Ember monthly. Most recently, ARRI Look Library was updated on November 2, 2026 and Freefly Ember on November 3, 2026.

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