Comparison

dayLime vs Lucent

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

Head to head
About

dayLime

Features
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Keep important dates in view with dayLime day counter and countdown widgets. Stamp the date, time and D-day on photos as you shoot with the timestamp camera. Match your angle with ghost mode and turn your photos into a timelapse. 1. Count days from or until a date See elapsed days as D+N or remaining days as D-N. Use this day counter app for exams, travel, anniversaries or days together. For a SAT countdown, set your own test date to count the days left. Add a D-day countdown widget or a sticky note widget to your home screen. Put a D-day widget on your Lock Screen, too. There are five slots: slots 1 and 2 are free; slots 3, 4 and 5 require a premium purchase. 2. Stamp the moment you take a photo Turn on the date, time and D-day you want to show in the timestamp camera. Those values are stamped on the photo at capture. Choose from seven date formats and three time formats. Style the D-day label with text frames, and choose from six photo frame options, including Retro Date Stamp. Your photo timestamp can show both when you took the picture and the day count. 3. Keep your angle and watch progress Ghost mode overlays the latest photo in your current record as a translucent guide. Match your pose and framing for fitness progress photos or a diet record. With at least two record photos, make a photo timelapse MP4 in one tap. The timelapse is saved as a video to the Photos app and is ready to share right away. Try the same angle for baby, pet or plant growth. 4. Share a card by link Make a collage, calendar or sticky note wall card. For collages and calendars, choose original photos, blurred photos or numbers only. Numbers only uses no photos; a collage with this option becomes a calendar of numbers. The sticky note wall has no photos or privacy choices. Choose a link duration of one day, one week, 30 days or no expiry. 5. Make it part of your day Post-workout photos: stamp the date and time after your session. Fitness progress photos: match your last pose to record body changes. SAT: set your own test date in your day counter app and follow the days left. Couple anniversaries: count days together and put the day count on a photo. Travel: use a countdown widget before departure, then photograph the trip. Baby, pet and plant growth: keep an angle as your subject grows. 6. Before you start You cannot add new stamps to existing photos. Take photos with the timestamp camera to stamp the moment. Contains ads and in-app purchases for additional slots.

About

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

Screenshots

dayLime4 screens
Lucent4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Lucent at none against dayLime's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. dayLime sells 5 one-off in-app purchases 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

dayLime ships an update every 5 days, Lucent every 9 days. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
dayLime versus Lucent: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterdayLimeLucent
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
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In-app purchases

5 purchases

dayLime

One-time5
  • Slot 3 Only$0.99
  • Slot 5 Only$0.99
  • Slot 4 Only$0.99
Show 2 more
  • Unlock Remaining Slots(4&5)$1.49
  • Unlock All Slots (3~5)$1.99
4 purchases

Lucent

Subscriptions3
  • Lucent Pro Weekly7 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Lucent Pro Monthly1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Lucent Pro Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lucent Pro Lifetime$79.99

Questions

Is dayLime free?
dayLime is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lucent free?
Lucent is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do dayLime or Lucent have ads?
dayLime shows ads; Lucent does not.
Which is updated more often, dayLime or Lucent?
dayLime ships an update every 5 days, and Lucent every 9 days. Most recently, dayLime was updated on November 8, 2026 and Lucent on November 8, 2026.

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