Comparison

CodecAudit vs CinemaKit

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

Head to head
About

CodecAudit

Features
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Instantly view the technical DNA of any media file on your device. CodecAudit is the professional-grade inspector for video, audio, and image metadata. Whether you are a video editor verifying a master deliverable, a photographer checking lens settings, or a developer debugging media playback, CodecAudit provides the granular data you need in seconds. ### WHY CHOOSE CODECAUDIT? PRO VIDEO SPECS: Deep-dive into codecs (HEVC, ProRes, H.264), resolution, frame rates, bit depth, and profile levels. COLOR & HDR: Verify HDR formats (Dolby Vision, HDR10+), color primaries, and transfer characteristics. AUDIO AUDIT: Inspect sample rates, channel layouts (including Spatial Audio), and bitrates across all tracks. EXIF & GPS: Access complete photo metadataβ€”shutter speed, ISO, aperture, lens model, and exact GPS location. INSTANT REPORTS: Generate and share detailed text summaries of any file with a single tap. ### KEY FEATURES: Analyze Anything: Support for MP4, MKV, MOV, WAV, JPG, RAW, and more. Subtitle Inspector: View language tags, formats, and SDH/CC flags. Built-in Player: Quick-look playback to verify content alongside data. Recent History: Quickly jump back into previously analyzed files. Built for creators, by creators. Get the full story behind every pixel and byte.

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CinemaKit

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CinemaKit turns your iPhone into a real RAW cinema camera - not a filter, not a "look," actual sensor data you can grade like film. Capture Magic Lantern Video (MLV), CKRAW or Cinema DNG straight from your iPhone's sensor, or record ProRes 422 and HEVC pulled from the same Bayer pipeline. Shoot in Log for maximum dynamic range, apply your LUTs live or in preview, and finish with the built-in grading panel β€” no round trip to a desktop required. RAW CAPTURE Magic Lantern Video (MLV), CKRAW and Cinema DNG recording straight from Bayer sensor data - 8/10/12-bit precision, Open Gate sensor modes, up to 4K. LOG, LUTS & GRADING Shoot flat with Log encoding, preview or bake in your LUT, then fine-tune exposure, contrast and white balance in the built-in grading panel. No third-party app, no round trip. BUILT-IN MLV PLAYER Review your RAW footage right on your iPhone - check focus, exposure and color before it ever touches an edit bay. WIRELESS TRANSFER Start the built-in file server with one tap and pull your footage over your network - no cables, no card reader. STABILIZATION Gyro data recorded alongside every take, ready for Gyroflow - smooth, stabilized footage in post without a rig. CinemaKit is a one-time purchase - no subscription, ever. Try every feature free for 7 days before you buy.

Screenshots

CodecAudit4 screens
CinemaKit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: CinemaKit at Free against CodecAudit's $0.99. CinemaKit also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs monthly). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

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

CinemaKit is free to download; CodecAudit costs $0.99 up front. CodecAudit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and CinemaKit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CodecAudit ships an update monthly, CinemaKit every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
CodecAudit versus CinemaKit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCodecAuditCinemaKit
Price$0.99Free β€” better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 11 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.226.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size1 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJames TrujilloOzcan Celik

In-app purchases

1 purchases

CodecAudit

One-time1
  • CodecAudit Pro$1.99
1 purchases

CinemaKit

One-time1
  • CinemaKit Full Access$14.99

Questions

Is CodecAudit free?
CodecAudit costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is CinemaKit free?
CinemaKit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CodecAudit or CinemaKit have ads?
Neither CodecAudit nor CinemaKit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CodecAudit or CinemaKit?
CodecAudit ships an update monthly, and CinemaKit every 11 days. Most recently, CodecAudit was updated on October 14, 2026 and CinemaKit on October 10, 2026.

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