Comparison

ND Filter Calc vs LutzNDI

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

Head to head
About

ND Filter Calc

This tool helps photographers calculate neutral density filter effects on their camera's exposure. It includes a countdown timer for long exposures, simplifying the process of achieving desired results.

Highlights
  • Neutral density filter calculation
  • Exposure compensation
  • Long exposure timer
  • Countdown for shutter speeds > 3 seconds
  • Simple interface
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A simple neutral density filter calculator for photographers. Has a count-down timer for shutter speeds of 3 seconds and above.

About

LutzNDI

Features
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LutzNDI – Professional NDI® Video Monitor for iPad & iPhone Transform your iOS device into a professional broadcast monitor. LutzNDI is the ultimate NDI® video monitoring app for broadcast engineers, live production teams, streaming professionals, and video creators. Designed for studio-quality performance, it delivers real-time, low-latency NDI monitoring with advanced tools normally found only in expensive hardware systems. Whether you’re in a live control room, on location for multi-camera production, teaching broadcast workflows, or running a remote streaming studio, LutzNDI gives you the power, precision, and portability to monitor and analyze your NDI video sources—anywhere on your network. Key Features Professional NDI Video Monitoring Real-time discovery of all NDI sources on your local network Single Source Mode for full-screen, high-quality monitoring Multi-Source Grid Mode – View up to 4 NDI streams at once (2x2 layout) Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode for main + preview feeds Low-latency streaming with adaptive bandwidth management Auto source detection via Bonjour / mDNS Studio-Grade Video Scopes (iPad Exclusive) Waveform Monitor for accurate luminance analysis RGB Histogram for precise exposure control Vectorscope for color accuracy & broadcast compliance RGB Parade for detailed channel separation GPU-accelerated Metal rendering for ultra-smooth 60fps scope updates Color Grading & LUT Support Real-time 3D LUT application with adjustable intensity Import custom .cube LUTs for on-set look management Built-in LUT presets for popular film and broadcast styles Hardware-accelerated color processing for zero lag Annotation & QC Tools Freeze any frame for technical review & annotation Draw overlays directly on paused frames Add safe area masks (action safe, title safe) and custom overlays On-screen performance metrics: FPS, resolution, connection quality Perfect For: Broadcast Engineers – Studio & OB truck monitoring Live Streaming Producers – Multi-camera control rooms Film & TV Production Crews – On-set reference monitoring Video Engineers – Signal quality checks & color analysis Post-Production Teams – Client review stations Houses of Worship – Affordable multi-camera monitoring Educational Programs – Teaching live production workflows Why LutzNDI? Replaces hardware monitors costing $5,000–$50,000 Portable – Use your iPad or iPhone anywhere on your network All-in-one solution – Multi-source, scopes, LUTs, overlays in one app Optimized for iOS – Metal-based rendering, smooth gestures, efficient memory use Proven Stability – Designed for long sessions without dropping frames

Screenshots

ND Filter Calc3 screens
LutzNDI2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ND Filter Calc at Free against LutzNDI's $4.99. ND Filter Calc also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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

ND Filter Calc is free to download; LutzNDI costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
ND Filter Calc versus LutzNDI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterND Filter CalcLutzNDI
PriceFree — better$4.99
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJerry WatsonJosh Wright

In-app purchases

None

ND Filter Calc

No in-app purchases

None

LutzNDI

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ND Filter Calc free?
ND Filter Calc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LutzNDI free?
LutzNDI costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do ND Filter Calc or LutzNDI have ads?
Neither ND Filter Calc nor LutzNDI shows ads.

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