# CineTemp vs ZineControl

The clearest difference is rating: CineTemp at 4.9 against ZineControl's 4.5. CineTemp also leads on chart position (#19 vs #111). ZineControl's advantage is price ($14.99 vs $19.99) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

CineTemp costs $19.99 and ZineControl $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

CineTemp holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 29 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of CineTemp's written reviews are positive against 91% of ZineControl's.

CineTemp ships an update every 3 weeks, ZineControl every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CineTemp | ZineControl |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $19.99 | **$14.99** |
| Rating | **[4.9 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cinetemp/id6738967033/reviews)** | [4.5 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zinecontrol/id6761366366/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **29** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | **93.8% of reviews** | 90.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#19** | #111 |
| Size | 19 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TKNYE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1783198959) | [Antonio Gonzalez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889147339) |

## What reviewers say

### CineTemp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cinetemp/id6738967033)

**Currently charting:** #19 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

This tool helps filmmakers and cinematographers measure color temperature and ND values using their iPhone camera. It offers real-time readings, a luminance histogram, and a library for saving shot notes and metadata to ensure color consistency.

**Highlights:** Color temperature readings via iPhone camera, ND calculation via iPhone camera, Real-time measurements with multiple lenses, Luminance histogram, Location-aware shot library, Scene comparison tools

**In-app purchases:** none


### ZineControl

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zinecontrol/id6761366366)

**Currently charting:** #111 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

This app provides professional control for cinema cameras directly from an iPhone. Adjust critical shooting parameters like ISO, shutter speed, and white balance remotely. Monitor live view, start/stop recording, and manage clips without touching the camera.

**Highlights:** Remote ISO adjustment, On-screen shutter speed control, White balance adjustment, Codec and resolution changes, Live view monitoring, Remote recording start/stop, Focus Touch on screen, View and share clips

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CineTemp free?

CineTemp costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ZineControl free?

ZineControl costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CineTemp or ZineControl?

CineTemp is rated higher. CineTemp averages 4.9 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while ZineControl averages 4.5 from 11 ratings.

### Do CineTemp or ZineControl have ads?

Neither CineTemp nor ZineControl shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CineTemp or ZineControl?

CineTemp ships an update every 3 weeks, and ZineControl every 4 days. Most recently, CineTemp was updated on September 28, 2026 and ZineControl on September 30, 2026.

### Which is more popular, CineTemp or ZineControl?

CineTemp currently peaks at #19 in the App Store charts, and ZineControl at #111. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*