Patterns Mobile vs LCminiND
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Patterns Mobile
This advanced generator supports HDR and color management for accurate image validation across various color spaces. It's designed to work with professional calibration software or independently for precise visual content creation and consumption.
- HDR support
- Color management compliant
- Fine Tune calibration
- Supports multiple color spaces
- Works with Calman software
- Remote control option
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Backed by Metal, Patterns™ is the world’s first generator to support HDR on iOS. It doesn’t stop there, Patterns™ is also color management compliant allowing for validation through the entire processing path and Fine Tune calibration on supporting devices. Patterns is best utilized when paired with Portrait Display's Calman(R) color calibration software. Without the program, Patterns may be used via in app menu or through Patterns Remote. With Calman software, calibration via Apple Fine Tune is made possible for supporting displays. For Calman, A valid Calman license and version 5.13.2 or later is required. Color accuracy starts here. Whether creating or consuming content, having an accurate image preserves the artists’ creative intent.. Photography, Visual Effects, Editing, Color Grading, Web Surfing, Gaming, ect. Color makes a difference. Patterns tests the system, not just the display. The app is designed to work in the color spaces you work in. While other solutions may test a single path, Patterns tests many; after all, your web browser may be in sRGB but that movie you’re color grading could be in P3-D65, ST 2084, so why would you only calibrate or test sRGB?
LCminiND
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LCminiND is the companion app for KipperTie’s LCminiND, an electronically adjustable neutral density (ND) filter for professional cinema applications. The app enables precise wireless control of the filter via Bluetooth, offering fine and step-based adjustments to meet varying light conditions on set. Designed for simplicity and reliability, LCminiND allows you to: Adjust ND level with fine or step control Monitor current filter and battery status Make realtime adjustments wirelessly The app is free and intended for use exclusively with KipperTie’s LCminiND family of hardware. For more information about the hardware product, visit https://store.kippertie.com/product/lcminind/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: LCminiND at Free against Patterns Mobile's $59.99. LCminiND also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 19 months). On ads, in-app purchases, 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
LCminiND is free to download; Patterns Mobile costs $59.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Patterns Mobile ships an update every 19 months, LCminiND every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Patterns Mobile | LCminiND |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $59.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Portrait Displays, Inc. | KipperTie |
In-app purchases
Patterns Mobile
No in-app purchases
LCminiND
No in-app purchases
