Comparison

HDR Diagnostics vs CinemaKit

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

Head to head
About

HDR Diagnostics

This application helps iPhone users troubleshoot and optimize their device's HDR capabilities. It analyzes your phone's HDR headroom and identifies potential issues hindering maximum HDR performance.

Highlights
  • Troubleshoot HDR support
  • Optimize HDR settings
  • Analyze HDR headroom
  • Identify HDR limitations
  • Understand HDR potential
Features
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This app is designed to help troubleshoot and optimize HDR support on your iPhone. Determine how much HDR "headroom" (capability) your phone has, as well as understand any factors which may be preventing you from experiencing the maximum HDR potential.

About

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 — 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

HDR Diagnostics1 screens
CinemaKit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HDR Diagnostics at none against CinemaKit's 1. HDR Diagnostics also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. CinemaKit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. HDR Diagnostics asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
HDR Diagnostics versus CinemaKit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHDR DiagnosticsCinemaKit
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequency—Every 11 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGreg Benz Photography LLCOzcan Celik

In-app purchases

None

HDR Diagnostics

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

CinemaKit

One-time1
  • CinemaKit Full Access$14.99

Questions

Is HDR Diagnostics free?
HDR Diagnostics is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CinemaKit free?
CinemaKit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HDR Diagnostics or CinemaKit have ads?
Neither HDR Diagnostics nor CinemaKit shows ads.

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