Comparison

ShootLog vs Iris

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

Head to head
About

ShootLog

Features
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Meet the all-in-one app for solo photographers. You became a photographer to create, not to juggle spreadsheets, scattered Notes, and voice memos you can never find again. ShootLog gives you one clean place to run your shooting sessions from first enquiry to final payment. Whether you shoot portraits downtown, weddings on weekends, or headshots between client calls, ShootLog keeps your business running, right in your pocket. Most photographers stitch together tools that were never meant to work together: contact info in one app, shoot dates in a calendar, gear lists and lighting details in a note, on-set details recorded as voice memos you'll listen to "later", quotes in email threads, delivery links that get lost… And when a client asks for session details the night before a shoot, you're rebuilding everything from memory. ShootLog replaces that friction with one session-centric workflow that keeps client, status, location, quote, tags, shot notes, and reminders, all connected in one place and easily searchable on your iPhone. β€’ TRACK EVERY SESSION FROM ENQUIRY TO PAID Move shoots through a clear pipeline: Enquiry, Quoted, Confirmed, Shot, Editing, Delivered, Invoiced, Paid, and Archived. Tap to advance status on the fly; long-press to jump ahead. See quotes in any currency, pin locations on a map, add tags, track model releases, and attach delivery notes when the gallery goes out. β€’ CLIENTS THAT STAY LINKED TO THEIR SHOOTS Build client profiles with photos, contact details, Instagram handles, and referral sources. Every session ties back to the right personβ€”so you always know who you're shooting, what you've shot for them before, and where they are in your workflow. β€’ SHOT NOTES FOR THE DETAILS THAT MATTER ON SET Capture gear used, camera settings, lighting setup, and freeform notes per session. Auto-fill weather when conditions are fresh in memory. Record voice memos on location (ideas, posing notes, reminders for editing) attached directly to the shoot so nothing gets lost in a separate Voice Memos app. β€’ GEAR INVENTORY THAT CONNECTS TO YOUR WORK Track cameras, lenses, and accessories, active or retired, with categories and photos. See which gear shows up across sessions through shot notes, so you know what's earning its place in your bag. β€’ NEVER MISS A SHOOT DAY Set reminders before a session. Pick locations with search and map pins. Open directions when you need them. ShootLog helps you show up prepared, not scrambling for an address at the last minute. SHOOTLOG PRO: UPGRADE ONCE, KEEP FOREVER The core app is free to start. Upgrade to ShootLog Pro with a one-time purchase to unlock: β€’ Unlimited sessions, clients, and gear (free accounts include up to 5 of each) β€’ Sessions calendar: browse shoots by date with client avatars on each day β€’ Call sheet PDF export: share a polished session summary with clients or crew β€’ Custom share templates: pre-written emails with smart placeholders for client name, date, time, and location β€’ Income Dashboard: see paid-session revenue over time, with multi-currency conversion and breakdowns by client and shoot type No subscription. No lock-in. Buy Pro once and it's yours (SWEET!) β€’ PRIVATE BY DESIGN ShootLog stores your data locally on your device. No cloud account required. Export a full JSON backup whenever you want. Your clients, quotes, and notes stay yours. WHY PHOTOGRAPHERS CHOOSE SHOOTLOG: β€’ Purpose-built for freelance photo workflows, not adapted from generic project management β€’ Fast, native iOS experience designed for use on set and between shoots β€’ Session-first organization that mirrors how you think about your business β€’ Offline-ready when signal is weak at the venue β€’ Automatic sync between your iPhone and iPad β€’ One-time Pro pricing in a market full of monthly fees Privacy Policy: https://bzbee.co/shootlog/privacy.html Terms Of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Iris

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Remember what you worked on before the details disappear. Iris is a private, local-first work journal that makes it easy to capture small work updates, keep track of your progress, and build a useful record of what you’ve accomplished over time. Record a quick voice note or type an update, and Iris can organize it into clearer highlights, impact, blockers, people, and next steps. As your notes build up, turn your work history into weekly updates, monthly summaries, achievement records, or performance review drafts. With Iris, you can: - Capture quick work notes whenever something worth remembering happens - Record short voice notes and turn them into editable transcripts - Tag notes by project to keep different areas of your work organized - Organize messy notes into highlights, impact, blockers, people, and next steps - See your recent work, activity, and follow-ups from Home - Generate weekly recaps and manager updates - Create monthly summaries and achievement records - Turn your work history into yearly summaries and performance review drafts - Set reminders to build a consistent logging habit Built for the way work actually happens You don’t need to maintain a detailed journal every day. Capture a quick update when something moves forward, you solve a problem, receive useful feedback, unblock someone, or finish something you may want to remember later. Over time, Iris gives you a clearer record of your work β€” without turning work tracking into another heavy productivity system. Private by design Your journal entries and saved summaries are stored locally on your device. AI features are optional and only run when you choose to use them, including voice transcription, note organization, and summary generation. Iris does not store your raw journal entries or voice recordings. Iris Plus is available for higher AI usage limits and additional summary features. Privacy Policy: https://iris-ai.xyz/mobile-privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ShootLog4 screens
Iris4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Iris at 16.4 against ShootLog's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Both are free to download. ShootLog sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Iris sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
ShootLog versus Iris: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShootLogIris
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.016.4 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size16 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAntoine Philippe Joseph MoreauKENNETH CHIN WEI YOW

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ShootLog

One-time1
  • ShootLog Pro$9.99
2 purchases

Iris

Subscriptions2
  • Iris Plus Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Iris Plus Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is ShootLog free?
ShootLog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Iris free?
Iris is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ShootLog or Iris have ads?
Neither ShootLog nor Iris shows ads.

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