Comparison

Log Cam vs AstroSequence

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

Head to head
About

Log Cam

This professional video camera app offers filmmakers advanced control over their iPhone footage. Capture high-quality video with various gamma curves, LUT support, and manual exposure settings. It provides a comprehensive cinema camera workflow directly on your device.

Highlights
  • Open Gate and 4K recording
  • ProRes and 10-bit HEVC recording
  • Multiple gamma curves (Apple Log, S-Log3, V-Log, etc.)
  • LUT support for monitoring or baking
  • Manual ISO, shutter, and white balance
  • Zebras, false color, and gamma assist
  • External microphone and storage support
Features
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Log Cam is a professional video camera app built for filmmakers who want more control from their iPhone. Pay once, own it FOREVER. The 10-day trial starts with the first download of the app. Capture Open Gate or 4K video with real-time RAW-frame debayering and processing, all directly on device. Choose from ProRes, 10-bit HEVC 4:4:4 or 4:2:0 recording, with HEVC bitrates up to 300 Mbps. Log Cam gives you the image pipeline tools normally expected from dedicated cinema cameras, with all the common color spaces and Log gamma curves from the industry. Use LUTs for monitoring only or bake them directly into your footage. Expose with confidence using accurate Log preview, zebras, false color, and Rec.709 gamma assist for Log workflows. Take control with manual ISO, shutter, white balance, shutter-priority mode, manual focus before recording, auto lock-at-start options, vignette correction, noise reduction, optical stabilization, horizon indicator, 3x3 grid, 180-degree rotation for DoF adapters, external microphone support, internal or external storage recording, and Gyroflow GCSV support. Log Cam is designed for creators who want a powerful, standalone cinema camera workflow in their pocket. -------------------------------------------- Full list of features: Open Gate and 4K recording Prores or 10-bit HEVC 4:4:4 or 10-bit HEVC 4:2:0 (bitrate up to 300Mbps) Industry standard Log gamma curves Frame rates up to 30fps LUT support (baked-in or monitoring only) -> put them in the _LUTs folder in the Files app Anamorphic Desqueeze Gyroflow GCSV support Manual ISO/Shutter or Auto with Lock at start option Shutter-priority mode Manual Focus (only before recording) Manual White balance or Auto with Lock at start option Vignette Correction Noise reduction Recording to external or internal storage External microphone support Horizon Indicator 180 degree rotation for DoF adapters Optical stabilization 3x3 Grid Video Assists: Accurate Log video preview Accurate LUT preview Zebras False color Rec709 gamma assist for log gammas

About

AstroSequence

Features
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AstroSequence is your deep-sky imaging coach. Every clear night raises two questions: what should I shoot, and exactly how should I shoot it? AstroSequence answers both — scored against your location, tonight's moon, and your specific gear — then hands you a concrete, time-budgeted shooting plan. No account. No subscription. No ads. The astronomy engine runs entirely on your device; only optional weather and city lookup use the internet. TONIGHT — what to shoot Open the app and see tonight's darkness window, moon phase and illumination, and your top-ranked targets scored 0–100. Each recommendation comes with plain-language reasons and warnings — visibility hours, transit altitude, how close the moon sits to the target, and seasonal timing. Bright moon out? Narrowband-suitable targets are automatically rescued if your rig has the right filter. SHOOTING PLAN — exactly how to shoot it Pick a target and get a complete plan built for your camera and filters: a gain hint, filter allocation, a sub-exposure sequence table, shooting priorities, and a session checklist. Only have 90 minutes? Tell it — the plan is budgeted to the time you actually have. TARGETS — a curated catalog Browse 60 hand-picked deep-sky targets: emission, reflection and planetary nebulae, supernova remnants, galaxies, globular and open clusters, and dark nebulae. Each entry lists coordinates, magnitude, size, difficulty, best months, recommended hours, and recommended filters. PROJECTS — track multi-night targets Set an hours goal per target, log sessions by filter and minutes, and watch your progress fill. AstroSequence tells you what to shoot next by surfacing whichever filter is furthest behind its share of the goal. EQUIPMENT — profiles for every rig Create multiple equipment profiles — telescope, camera (OSC or mono, cooled or not), mount, guiding, and filter set — with autocomplete backed by a large built-in gear catalog. Switch rigs and every recommendation re-tunes instantly. LEARNING MODE Every plan can explain itself. Expand the "why" notes to understand the reasoning behind filter choices, exposure lengths, and target picks — so you learn the craft, not just follow instructions. WHY ASTROSEQUENCE • On-device astronomy engine — recommendations and plans are computed locally • Explainable, deterministic recommendations — every pick shows its reasons • Moon-aware narrowband rescue for bright-moon nights • Time-budgeted exposure sequences fitted to your available minutes • Per-rig equipment profiles • Multi-night project tracking with shoot-next filter guidance • No account, no subscription, no ads, no tracking Optional online features: AstroSequence can pull a free hourly cloud-cover and visibility forecast for tonight, and look up your observing site by city name. These use free, keyless services — your equipment, projects, session logs, and plans always stay on your device. Built for deep-sky imagers who want to spend clear nights capturing photons, not second-guessing the plan.

Screenshots

Log Cam4 screens
AstroSequence4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AstroSequence at none against Log Cam's 7. AstroSequence also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.4). On price, update cadence and ads 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. Log Cam sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. AstroSequence asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Log Cam versus AstroSequence: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLog CamAstroSequence
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (45 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings45 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.413.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLead the way, vl. Sebastijan GrabarForgeFire Technologies LLP

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Log Cam

One-time7
  • Donation level 1$5.00
  • Donation level 2$10.00
  • Unlock Full App$13.49
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  • Donation level 3$15.00
  • Donation level 4$25.00
  • Donation level 5$50.00
  • Donation level 6$100.00
None

AstroSequence

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Log Cam free?
Log Cam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AstroSequence free?
AstroSequence is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Log Cam or AstroSequence have ads?
Neither Log Cam nor AstroSequence shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Log Cam or AstroSequence?
Log Cam ships an update every 4 days, and AstroSequence every 4 days. Most recently, Log Cam was updated on October 28, 2026 and AstroSequence on October 24, 2026.

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