# Grain vs Digilog Camera

The clearest difference is price: Digilog Camera at Free against Grain's $4.99. Digilog Camera also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.9) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). Grain's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On ads there is nothing between them.

Digilog Camera is free to download; Grain costs $4.99 up front. Grain sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Digilog Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

Digilog Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 78 and 23 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Grain's written reviews are positive against 67% of Digilog Camera's.

Grain ships an update every 2 weeks, Digilog Camera every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Grain | Digilog Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.9 (78 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grain-video-preset-maker/id1482307157/reviews) | **[4.6 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digilog-camera/id6753213428/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **78** | 23 |
| Positive reviews | 32.8% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 264 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.5** | 18.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Moment Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/927098907) | [DAVID BROSSE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1843098870) |

## What reviewers say

### Grain

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grain-video-preset-maker/id1482307157)

Create professional-grade video filters and presets on your iPhone or iPad. Easily adjust color, grain, light leaks, and more using intuitive tools. Export your custom looks as LUTs for use in other editing software.

**Highlights:** Create custom video presets, Adjust color, grain, and overlays, Utilize filmmaker-made templates, Advanced color grading tools, Apply light leaks and dust effects, Export as LUTs for other editors, Share looks with friends

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Grain+ Lifetime Subscription | $49.99 | one-time |
| Grain+ Lifetime Subscription | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Great color grading results
- 🎨 Beautifully designed app
- 💡 Good for creating custom LUTs
- 👍 Easy to use color grading tools
- 🌟 Awesome looks and tools

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 📉 Video quality degradation on export
- 💸 Expensive subscription/license
- 🐌 Slow performance and lag
- 📱 Poor UI/UX

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- App crashes during use (long sessions, importing, editing)
- White/black artifacts on footage
- HSL dial not working
- App does not fit iPhone 13 mini screen

**Requested features**

- More intuitive workflow/UI
- Option to export video without LUT
- Ability to adjust LUT strength
- Support for own export settings
- 4K or original resolution export


### Digilog Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digilog-camera/id6753213428)

This camera app focuses on image development with a custom processing pipeline, inspired by professional color grading. It offers advanced control over framing and post-production with support for professional codecs.

**Highlights:** Custom image development pipeline, Color space handling and gamma shaping, Professional codec support (ProRes 422, H.264), Open-gate recording, Disciplined, film-oriented approach, Advanced framing control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Grain free?

Grain costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Digilog Camera free?

Digilog Camera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Grain or Digilog Camera?

Digilog Camera is rated higher. Grain averages 3.9 out of 5 from 78 ratings, while Digilog Camera averages 4.6 from 23 ratings.

### Do Grain or Digilog Camera have ads?

Neither Grain nor Digilog Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Grain or Digilog Camera?

Grain ships an update every 2 weeks, and Digilog Camera every 2 months. Most recently, Grain was updated on October 21, 2026 and Digilog Camera on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*