ProVideo Camera Spencer vs Lucent
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ProVideo Camera Spencer
This app provides professional-level manual camera controls for iPhone users, offering features like shutter priority, custom LUTs, and advanced recording formats. It aims to bring a cinematic filmmaking experience to mobile devices.
- Shutter Priority mode with shutter angle control
- Manual ISO and shutter speed control
- ProRes RAW & ProRes RAW HQ recording
- LUT support for real-time preview or baking
- Variable frame rates from 24fps to 240fps
- External monitor and microphone support
- Apple Watch integration for remote control
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Hi, I'm Spencer, and welcome to my camera app! I built Spencer's Camera because of my deep love of storytelling and over a decade of experience in the film industry as a Digital Imaging Technician. At heart, I've always been a filmmaker, and this is my dream tool for capturing incredible stories right on your iPhone. Full access requires an in-app purchase. One-time purchase and subscription options are available. SHUTTER PRIORITY: CINEMA CONTROLS ON iOS Unlike standard iOS cameras, Spencer's Camera gives you true shutter angle control—exactly like cinema cameras. Lock your frame rate, dial in 180°, 90°, or 360° shutter angle, and let ISO float naturally. It's how professional cinematographers work, and now it's in your pocket. PROFESSIONAL MANUAL CONTROLS • Shutter Priority Mode with industry-standard shutter angle control • Full Manual Mode: Independent ISO and shutter speed control • EV Bias & White Balance: Smooth, swipeable dials for precise exposure and color temperature • Manual Focus with Touch-to-Focus and Lock • Independent Focus & Exposure Control • Exposure Lock during recording to maintain relative exposure • Real-time Audio Metering with mono/stereo/spatial modes RECORDING FORMATS & CREATIVE TOOLS • ProRes RAW & ProRes RAW HQ (iPhone 17 Pro) • H.264, HEVC 8-bit & 10-bit, Apple Log & Apple Log 2 (iOS 26+) • Dolby Vision & HLG HDR support • LUT Support: Preview in real-time or bake-in during recording • Apple Log for professional color grading workflows • 7+ color spaces: sRGB, P3 D65, HLG BT.2020, Dolby Vision PROFESSIONAL FEATURES FOR YOUR WORKFLOW • Variable Frame Rates: 24fps - 240fps • 4K recording (3840x2160) and Open Gate formats • Seamless Lens Switching with exposure & white balance preservation • Customizable Lens Presets for quick switching • Camera Control Button Support (iPhone 16 and 17 series) • External ND Filter Guidance System • External Monitor Support: Wired or wireless monitors for larger previews • Timecode & Recording Indicators with dynamic overlays • Level Indicator with haptic feedback • Aspect Ratio Guides (2:1, 2.39:1, etc.) • Rule of Thirds Grid with adjustable opacity • EL Zone exposure visualization iOS 18+ EXCLUSIVE FEATURES • DockKit Compatibility for advanced accessory controls • WiFi Peer-to-Peer Remote Camera Control (no cloud needed) - Control focus, exposure, and recording from another device - Perfect for solo operators and run-and-gun filmmaking • Camera Control Button integration (iPhone 16 and 17 series) iOS 26+ FEATURES • Apple Log 2 support (iPhone 17 Pro) • ProRes RAW HQ (iPhone 17 Pro) • Spatial Audio recording with input selection • High-quality AirPod recording and microphone support • Start recording using AirPod stem controls • Enhanced camera API support WORKFLOW & CONNECTIVITY • Apple Watch Integration: Control zoom, exposure, and start/stop recording from your wrist • External Microphone Support for professional audio capture • Recording Location Selection: Photos Library or external storage • Video Export with optional LUT baking • Function Button Customization for your preferred controls Built by a cinematographer, for cinematographers. Professional tools designed for creative storytelling. Perfect for indie filmmakers, documentary creators, live event professionals, and anyone who values manual control and storytelling over complexity. Apple Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Lucent
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Lucent is a manual cinema camera for iPhone and iPad. It pairs a reliable capture core with the controls, live scopes, and looks serious shooters expect, and your photos and videos never leave your device. No account. No tracking. LIVE LOOKS & LUTS • See your grade live in the viewfinder while Lucent records a clean, untouched master • 22 built-in looks across Film, Cinematic, Mono, and Creative styles, including Teal & Orange, Bleach Bypass, Noir, Golden Portrait, and Cool Chrome • Import your own .cube 3D LUTs and switch between them in one tap • Adjustable intensity, before/after comparison, and the look rendered on export when you share MANUAL CONTROL • Real ISO, shutter speed, white balance with tint, manual focus, and exposure compensation • Variable aperture control on supported iPhone models • Tap to focus and expose, long-press to lock, smooth cinematic zoom ramps • 24, 25, 30, 50, and 60 fps, with lens switching across ultra-wide, wide, telephoto, and front cameras • A horizon level that turns gold when your shot is straight LIVE MONITORING • Histogram, luma waveform, zebras, focus peaking, and false color • Real-time dBFS audio meters • Frame lines for 2.39:1, 2:1, 1.85:1, 4:3, 1:1, 4:5, and 9:16 vertical video • Anamorphic desqueeze preview from 1.33x to 2x PRO FORMATS • ProRes, HEVC (10-bit), and H.264 video in 4K up to 60 fps with codec-aware bitrates • Apple Log with Log View Assist: monitor in Rec.709 while you record Log • HDR HLG capture with native 10-bit color • HEIF, RAW (DNG), and Apple ProRAW photos where supported CREATOR TOOLS • A teleprompter that scrolls your script while you record • Slow motion at your iPhone's highest frame rate, and time-lapse from 0.5 to 5 second intervals • One-tap 9:16 export for Reels and TikTok • Apple Watch remote: take photos, start and stop recording, and switch modes from your wrist FASTER ON SET • Save your own camera presets: lens, format, codec, color, look, and manual settings in one tap • Capture with Camera Control or the volume buttons • Open Lucent in photo or video mode from Control Center, the Lock Screen, or Shortcuts • The Lucent Assistant watches clipping, focus, audio, storage, battery, and heat, and suggests fixes as you shoot BUILT-IN MEDIA LIBRARY • App-local library with filters, sorting, and metadata inspection • Import from Files, Quick Look, batch sharing, and Save to Photos • Crash and interruption recovery for finished recordings PRIVATE BY DESIGN • Capture, processing, and your media stay on your device • No account and no analytics SDK. The only network traffic is App Store purchase validation and Apple's privacy-preserving ad attribution LUCENT PRO The free version records up to 1080p at 30 fps with automatic exposure, white balance, and focus, and includes three looks plus Neutral. Lucent Pro unlocks 4K and frame rates above 30 fps, manual controls, every look and LUT import, false color and advanced monitoring, ProRes, RAW, Apple Log, anamorphic desqueeze, saved presets, the teleprompter, slow motion, time-lapse, 9:16 export, the Apple Watch remote, and the full Lucent Assistant. Choose a weekly or monthly subscription, or a one-time lifetime purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Lucent requires a physical iPhone or iPad camera. Privacy Policy: https://fluff-mice-37a.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-39e94ad0981280ec9756f9a2fdaa04ec?pvs=73 Terms of Use (EULA): https://fluff-mice-37a.notion.site/Terms-of-Use-39e94ad09812808d8c9be72cb11ab7df?pvs=73
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ProVideo Camera Spencer at every 2 days against Lucent's every 10 days. On price, 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
Both are free to download. ProVideo Camera Spencer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Lucent sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
ProVideo Camera Spencer ships an update every 2 days, Lucent every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ProVideo Camera Spencer | Lucent |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (9 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 10 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 184 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bagging Groceries | Firat Onurcan Polat |
In-app purchases
ProVideo Camera Spencer
- Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
- Lifetime$9.99
Lucent
- Lucent Pro Weekly7 Days trial$5.997 Days
- Lucent Pro Monthly1 Month trial$9.991 Month
- Lucent Pro Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Lucent Pro Lifetime$79.99
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