LogBloom vs LogGate LUTLab
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LogBloom
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LogBloom turns flat log footage into finished, cinematic color — entirely on your iPhone or iPad. Shoot Apple Log on iPhone or D-Log on a drone, drop the clip in, and get graded video back into Photos without ever opening a desktop editor. No subscription. No cloud upload. Your footage never leaves your device. GRADE WITH LUTs • Apply .cube LUTs to any video or photo • Stack multiple LUTs into a chain, each with its own intensity • Reorder, blend, undo and redo — see every change live on your actual frame • Save any combination as a reusable "Look" BUILT FOR LOG • Built-in Apple Log → Rec.709 and DJI D-Log → Rec.709 conversion, computed from the published color science — not guesswork • LogBloom always applies the log conversion before your creative look, so colors stay correct no matter the order • HDR/HLG clips are tone-mapped to SDR, and the app tells you when that happens FINE-TUNE • Post-grade adjustments: exposure, contrast, saturation, temperature, tint, and vibrance • Hold to compare against the original, or use the split-screen wipe • Built-in histogram scope • Save any frame as a graded HEIC still SMART SUGGESTIONS • LogBloom reads your clip's camera and color profile and surfaces the right conversion LUT first • Works for photos too, using EXIF camera data EXPORT THAT KEEPS YOUR METADATA • Export to Photos or Files as MOV or MP4, HEVC or H.264, up to 4K • Original creation date and GPS location are preserved on the exported clip • Size estimate before you export • Batch mode: grade up to 50 clips, or apply one grade to a whole batch at once PHOTOS TOO • The same LUT pipeline and adjustments work on still photos, with EXIF and GPS preserved YOURS, EVERYWHERE • Your LUTs and Looks sync privately across your devices via iCloud • Share a Look as a single .logbloomlook file — it carries the LUTs inside it • No account, no server, no tracking of your creative work LogBloom is the fastest way to take iPhone and drone log footage from flat to finished, right where you shot it.
LogGate LUTLab
Transform Apple Log footage into polished videos directly on your iPhone or iPad. Preview color grading in real-time, apply professional LUTs, and export ready-to-share clips without needing a desktop. Offers on-device processing for privacy and speed.
- Real-time Apple Log preview
- Built-in and custom LUT import
- On-device processing
- Export H.264 and HEVC
- Browse and import from Photos
- iPhone and iPad optimized
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LUT Lab turns your Apple Log footage into finished, color-graded video — right on your iPhone or iPad. No desktop required. Shoot in Apple Log on iPhone 15 Pro or later, then open LUT Lab to instantly see how your footage will look with a professional color transform applied. Preview in real time, pick a LUT, and export a polished clip ready to share or drop into your editing timeline. REAL-TIME APPLE LOG PREVIEW See your Apple Log clips transformed to Rec.709 the moment you open them. No more guessing what flat, desaturated log footage will look like once graded. Tap to toggle between the original log image and the graded result. BUILT-IN LUT — FREE TO USE Start with the included Apple Log → Rec.709 V1 transform and see your footage in accurate Rec.709 the moment you open it. UNLOCK MORE WITH LUT LAB PRO Upgrade to access Apple Log V2, the full built-in LUT catalog, custom .cube LUT import, and HEVC export. One purchase, no subscription. BROWSE & IMPORT FROM PHOTOS LUT Lab connects to your Photos library and automatically detects Apple Log clips. Browse, select, and start grading without leaving the app. EXPORT YOUR GRADE Export in H.264 (free) or upgrade to Pro for HEVC (H.265) — smaller files, same cinema quality. Finished clips save to Photos or share via AirDrop, Messages, or any app on your device. ENTIRELY ON-DEVICE No cloud. No accounts. LUT Lab processes everything locally on your device using Metal-accelerated rendering. Your footage never leaves your phone. BUILT FOR iPHONE & iPAD Designed for iPhone 15 Pro and later — the devices that shoot Apple Log. iPad support with an adapted layout for larger screens makes grading even more comfortable. WHO IS LUT LAB FOR? • iPhone filmmakers who shoot Apple Log and want to preview their look on set • Creators who grade on desktop but want a quick mobile preview of their LUTs • Videographers who need to send a graded clip to a client from their phone • Anyone who wants their Apple Log footage to look great without opening a full NLE From the makers of LogGate — trusted tools for iPhone video professionals. FREE TO START, UPGRADE FOR MORE Download LUT Lab free for the core Apple Log preview workflow, then unlock premium features with an in-app purchase when you need the full toolset.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LogBloom at none against LogGate LUTLab's 1. LogGate LUTLab's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). On price 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
Both are free to download. LogGate LUTLab sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. LogBloom asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | LogBloom | LogGate LUTLab |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rodrigo Menezes | Matt Stevens |
In-app purchases
LogBloom
No in-app purchases
LogGate LUTLab
- LUT Lab Pro$4.99







