Comparison

PQ Calc vs LookPocket

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PQ Calc

Easily convert luminance levels (nits) to digital values and vice versa using the SMPTE ST 2084 (PQ) electro-optical transfer function. Supports various bit depths and ranges for professional video workflows.

Highlights
  • Bi-directional conversion
  • Luminance (nit) to digital level
  • Digital level to luminance (nit)
  • Supports Full, SMPTE, SDI-Full ranges
  • Calculations in float, percent, 8-16bit
Features
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PQ Calc offers a quick and easy way to convert values along the SMPTE ST 2084 (PQ) electro-optical transfer function (EOTF). The app is bi-directional and will convert the luminance level (nit) to the digital level in Full, SMPTE, or SDI-Full range and vice versa. Calculations are available in float, percent, 8bit, 10bit, 12bit, and 16bit.   To use, enter a value in either the "Level" field or the "Nits" field and choose your range. The application will then populate the other fields simultaneously-- it's that simple!

About

LookPocket

This app allows real-time color grading for compatible cameras, directly adjusting your camera's internal color decision list (CDL). Save your custom looks to camera files for easy recall in post-production without altering original exposure.

Highlights
  • Real-time color grading
  • Customizable grading menus
  • CDL adjustment
  • Save grading to camera metadata
  • Import/export .cdl files
  • Compatible with Arri and Sony cameras
Features
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WHAT IS LOOKPOCKET LookPocket connects directly to your camera, and gives you more than a dozen color grading parameters to get your look to exactly where you need it. Moreover, the grading menus are fully customizable, so you can grade comfortably in your own way. HOW DOES IT WORK LookPocket calculates and updates your camera's internal color decision list (CDL) with your grading parameters in real time, allowing it to stay responsive and lightweight. Your underlying exposure (e.g. your log image) is not changed in any way. Instead, the CDL is saved in your original camera files' metadata along with your LUT, so you can recall your grading at any point in post production, but stay confident that your image stays exactly the way you exposed it. WORKFLOWS Because connection to the camera is established quickly and easily, the iPhone or iPad running LookPocket can stay on your pan bar, in your pocket, on your cart, or any where else on set. Then, when you need to adjust your colors, just pull up your phone, connect the camera, and away you grade! COMPATIBILITY - CDLs are saved directly in the original camera files, so post production receive them automatically - Import and export .cdl files for sharing and managing looks - Compatible with certain Arri and Sony cameras, such as Alexa 35, Alexa Mini-LF, Alexa Mini, Amira, Venice 1, and Venice 2 Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.lookpocket.com/support

Screenshots

PQ Calc2 screens
LookPocket3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: LookPocket at Free against PQ Calc's $4.99. LookPocket also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 22 months). PQ Calc's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and chart position (#198 vs unranked). On rating, ratings volume, 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

LookPocket is free to download; PQ Calc costs $4.99 up front. LookPocket sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per 7 days. PQ Calc asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for PQ Calc against 5.0 for LookPocket. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PQ Calc ships an update every 22 months, LookPocket every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 4, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
PQ Calc versus LookPocket: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPQ CalcLookPocket
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 22 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid — betterSubscription
Best chart rank#198 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.2 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAvicalAljoscha Kirschner

Customer experience

PQ Calc

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

LookPocket

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

PQ Calc

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

LookPocket

Subscriptions3
  • 1 Week$11.997 Days
  • 1 Month$29.991 Month
  • 6 Month14 Days trial$99.996 Months
One-time4
  • Permanent - Venice Connection$129.00
  • Permanent - Arri Connection$179.00
  • Permanent - Venice Connection$199.00
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  • Permanent - Arri Connection$249.00

Questions

Is PQ Calc free?
PQ Calc costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is LookPocket free?
LookPocket is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PQ Calc or LookPocket?
PQ Calc and LookPocket are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do PQ Calc or LookPocket have ads?
Neither PQ Calc nor LookPocket shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PQ Calc or LookPocket?
PQ Calc ships an update every 22 months, and LookPocket every 2 weeks. Most recently, PQ Calc was updated on September 4, 2026 and LookPocket on September 13, 2026.

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