CinePro vs Lucent
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
CinePro
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Stop guessing your exposure. CinePro brings professional monitoring toolsβthe same ones found on $10,000 cinema rigsβdirectly to your pocket. With 100% on-device AI processing, your privacy is fully protected. No cloud, no uploads, no tracking. [Professional Monitoring] Get the exposure tools trusted by Hollywood professionals: β’ Waveform Monitor:β Real-time luminance analysis for precise exposure. β’ False Color:β ARRI-style overlay to visualize exposure at a glance. β’ Zebra Stripes:β Adjustable thresholds (50%-109%) for instant over-exposure warnings. β’ Histogram:β Real-time luminance distribution with 18% and 50% reference lines. β’ Focus Peaking:β Precision manual focus assist to nail your shots. [On-Device AI Composition] Intelligent assistance without sacrificing privacy. All processing happens locally on your iPhone: β’ Scene Recognition:β Automatically detects Night, Sports, and more. β’ Real-Time Score:β Get a 0-100 composition rating with haptic feedback (80+). β’ Smart Grids:β Rule of Thirds, Golden Ratio, and Gravity Horizon Level. β’ Subject Detection:β Intelligently highlights people, faces, and key regions. β’ Privacy Guaranteed:β No internet required. Zero data leaves your device. [Full Manual Controls] Take complete creative command of your camera: β’ Exposure:β ISO, Shutter Speed, EV Compensation. β’ White Balance:β Precise Kelvin control + Tint adjustment. β’ Lock & Focus:β AE/AF Lock, Tap to Focus, Pinch to Zoom (1x-10x). β’ Multi-Cam:β Seamlessly switch between Front, Wide, and Ultra Wide lenses. [4K Video Recording] Shoot in stunning quality with flexible options: β’ Resolutions:β 4K, 1080p, and 720p. β’ Frame Rates:β 24, 25, 30, 48, 50, 60, 120, and 240 fps. β’ Codecs:β HEVC & H.264 (auto-selected for best performance). β’ Bitrate Control:β Low, Standard, 1.4x, 2x, and High. β’ Stabilization:β Off, Auto, Standard, and Cinema Mode. β’ Audio:β AAC 44.1kHz Stereo Recording. [LUTs & Film Looks] Create the look you want: β’ 3D LUT Support:β Import and preview .cube files (up to 33x33). β’ Live Preview:β Apply LUTs in real-time while recording. β’ Film Packs:β Download curated, film-grade filter packs. [Subscription Information] Unlock all Pro features with an auto-renewing subscription: β’ Monthly:β $3.99/month β’ Yearly:β $29.99/year (Best Value) Payment will be charged to your Apple ID upon confirmation. Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage subscriptions in your Apple ID Account Settings. [Privacy & Permissions] Your privacy is our priority. CinePro requires Camera and Microphone access for recording. All recorded content is stored locallyβ on your device. The AI engine uses Apple Core ML and processes everything on-device. We never upload your photos or videos to the cloud. β’ Privacy Policy: https://www.matrix3f.com.cn/legal/cinepro_privacy_en.html β’ Terms of Service: https://www.matrix3f.com.cn/legal/cinepro_privacy_en.html
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 β’ See your grade live in the viewfinder while Lucent records a clean, untouched master β’ 22 built-in looks across Film, Cinematic, Mono, and Creative styles, including Teal & Orange, Bleach Bypass, Noir, Golden Portrait, and Cool Chrome β’ Import your own .cube 3D LUTs and switch between them in one tap β’ Adjustable intensity, before/after comparison, and the look rendered on export when you share MANUAL CONTROL β’ Real ISO, shutter speed, white balance with tint, manual focus, and exposure compensation β’ Variable aperture control on supported iPhone models β’ Tap to focus and expose, long-press to lock, smooth cinematic zoom ramps β’ 24, 25, 30, 50, and 60 fps, with lens switching across ultra-wide, wide, telephoto, and front cameras β’ A horizon level that turns gold when your shot is straight LIVE MONITORING β’ Histogram, luma waveform, zebras, focus peaking, and false color β’ Real-time dBFS audio meters β’ Frame lines for 2.39:1, 2:1, 1.85:1, 4:3, 1:1, 4:5, and 9:16 vertical video β’ Anamorphic desqueeze preview from 1.33x to 2x PRO FORMATS β’ ProRes, HEVC (10-bit), and H.264 video in 4K up to 60 fps with codec-aware bitrates β’ Apple Log with Log View Assist: monitor in Rec.709 while you record Log β’ HDR HLG capture with native 10-bit color β’ HEIF, RAW (DNG), and Apple ProRAW photos where supported CREATOR TOOLS β’ A teleprompter that scrolls your script while you record β’ Slow motion at your iPhone's highest frame rate, and time-lapse from 0.5 to 5 second intervals β’ One-tap 9:16 export for Reels and TikTok β’ Apple Watch remote: take photos, start and stop recording, and switch modes from your wrist FASTER ON SET β’ Save your own camera presets: lens, format, codec, color, look, and manual settings in one tap β’ Capture with Camera Control or the volume buttons β’ Open Lucent in photo or video mode from Control Center, the Lock Screen, or Shortcuts β’ The Lucent Assistant watches clipping, focus, audio, storage, battery, and heat, and suggests fixes as you shoot BUILT-IN MEDIA LIBRARY β’ App-local library with filters, sorting, and metadata inspection β’ Import from Files, Quick Look, batch sharing, and Save to Photos β’ Crash and interruption recovery for finished recordings PRIVATE BY DESIGN β’ Capture, processing, and your media stay on your device β’ 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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: CinePro at 14.0 against Lucent's 18.0. 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
Both are free to download. CinePro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month 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.
| Parameter | CinePro | Lucent |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | β | Every 9 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 β better | 18.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hangzhou Yanran Technology Co., Ltd. | Firat Onurcan Polat |
In-app purchases
CinePro
- cinepro_pro_monthly$3.991 Month
- cinepro_pro_yearly$29.991 Year
Lucent
- Lucent Pro Weekly7 Days trial$5.997 Days
- Lucent Pro Monthly1 Month trial$9.991 Month
- Lucent Pro Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Lucent Pro Lifetime$79.99









