Kino vs Video Transcoder Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Kino
Easily create cinematic videos with professional color presets and automatic motion smoothing. Offers advanced manual controls and LUT import for experienced filmmakers. Learn filmmaking with free lessons.
- Cinematic color presets
- Automatic motion smoothing
- Manual camera controls
- Focus peaking and waveform
- LUT import and Instant Grade
- Free filmmaking lessons
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Make great video easy! Kino lets you just press record and create cinematic video with color presets created by expert filmmakers—no edit required. Plus, with “AutoMotion,” the app automatically creates that smooth "film look" you see at the movies. Shoot great video with no film school required. Are you an experienced filmmaker? Kino includes all the features you need to shoot like a Pro, such as a full manual mode, focus peaking, color waveform, audio meters, and more. If you’re experienced in color, you can import LUTs quickly and use the same powerful Instant Grade feature to output video with baked in LUTs. Regardless of your skill level, Kino adapts to your needs. Pick your experience level when setting up the app to dial things in your way or go with recommended, simple settings. The beautiful, simple interface shows only essential things, while keeping powerful features under thumb’s reach. INSTANT GRADE Kino comes packed with pro color presets by experts like Stu Maschwitz, Sandwich Video, Evan Schneider, Tyler Stalman and Kevin Ong. With one tap, you can shoot video with cinematic, film-like color by selecting a Grade preset. With Instant Grade, you don’t have to apply it later or do any editing steps: Kino just saves the processed video for you, ready to share. LEARN ALONG Getting started with video? The Kino team has a free series of lessons prepared you can dive into right away to learn filmmaking with the app. Start out with our simple recommended settings and enroll in a lesson plan to get lessons emailed to you that are easy to follow and let you unlock every feature of the app to use for making better videos. PRO TOOLS Kino’s simple interface does not mean it lacks in powerful pro tools. Start out with automatic exposure with EV adjustment and AE and WB lock, or drop into full manual mode with shutter speed, angle and ISO adjustment. Compose a shot with the grid with built in level, check exposure with the RGB waveform, and pull focus with focus peaking. Kino can store your recordings in Files instead of Photos for better and easy shot management, and even features a screen lock to prevent inadvertent taps messing up your shot. Set custom recording settings (like 4K 60FPS Apple Log ProRes422HQ on iPhone 15 Pro) or get started with presets for flexibiltiy. BEAUTIFUL INTERFACE Thoughtful touches are abound in Kino: from a screen-wide telltale ring to show you are recording, to beautiful custom typography throughout with our own bespoke fonts, Kino balances beauty and simplicity with flexibility and control for users of any skill level. AUTOMOTION Get cinematic motion like in feature films. Introducing: AutoMotion. Kino biases exposure towards a 180° shutter speed by default. If you land in this sweet spot, and available light supports it, the ‘Auto’ label turns green — showing you are in the sweet spot for great cinematic motion. Bright day out? Pop an ND filter on your iPhone and don’t worry about adjusting manual settings: Kino will take care of prioritizing shutter angle so you can just shoot and get great results. LUT FRIENDLY One of the powerful aspects of Kino is being able to download new looks from your favorite creators or your own making. Author .cube LUT files in Pixelmator Pro, Davinci Resolve, or other apps (up to 33x33) and open them in Kino with a tap. TRULY PRIVATE None of our apps gather or collect data, or analyze your videos and photos. We believe the most important thing a camera can be is private. CREATOR SPECIAL Are you a creator or filmmaker and want to get started with or love using Kino? Get in touch with us to get our ‘Creator Kit’: see the Kino website for more details. When sharing your work, tag it #shotwithkino so we can feature it online. Thanks for making it this far! Kino is made by friends — Ben Sandofsky and Sebastiaan de With, with the help of Katie-Rose Summerfield and Doug Broussard. We made this app with love and care and we hope you love it.
Video Transcoder Pro
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Video Transcoder Pro is the ultimate tool for video enthusiasts and professionals alike. Effortlessly convert, edit, and enhance your videos with a user-friendly interface and powerful features. Whether you're a content creator, filmmaker, or just someone who loves making videos, Video Transcoder Pro has everything you need to take your videos to the next level. Key Features: Comprehensive Transcoding: Convert your videos to various formats including MP4, MOV, MKV, and more. High-Quality Output: Maintain the highest quality with support for resolutions up to 4K. Customizable Settings: Adjust video and audio codecs, bitrate, frame rate, resolution, and more to suit your needs. Aspect Ratio Adjustment: Easily change the aspect ratio to fit different screen sizes and platforms. Save and Share: Export your final videos and share them directly to social media or save them to your device. Why Choose Video Transcoder Pro? User-Friendly Interface: Intuitive design makes it easy for anyone to use, regardless of experience level. Fast and Efficient: Optimized for speed and performance, so you can process your videos quickly. Secure and Private: Your videos are processed locally on your device, ensuring your privacy is protected. Get Started Today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Video Transcoder Pro at $4.99 against Kino's $9.99. Video Transcoder Pro also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). Kino's advantage is chart position (#18 vs #196). On ads and in-app purchases 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
Kino costs $9.99 and Video Transcoder Pro $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Kino | Video Transcoder Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | $4.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (2K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 49.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | #18 — better | #196 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lux Optics Incorporated | Purnima Verma |
Bugs and requests
Kino
Reported bugs
5 issues- Crashes on launch
- Video recording issues (frame drops, black screens)
- LUT import failures
- Unresponsive touch controls
- Inconsistent performance on older devices
Requested features
9 requests- Tap to focus/expose
- Bluetooth shutter control
- Anamorphic desqueeze
- Custom preset settings
- External mic support
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- Geolocation tagging
- Batch processing
- Orientation lock
- Improved EXIF metadata
Video Transcoder Pro
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Kino
No in-app purchases
Video Transcoder Pro
No in-app purchases
Questions
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