Comparison

LogGate LUTLab vs LogGrade

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

LogGrade

Features
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Log footage in. Graded video out. LogGrade is a focused, on-device color grading workflow for iPhone and iPad. Import log, HDR, or standard video, build a look, and export a finished Rec.709 video without moving footage to a desktop editor. CAMERA AND COLOR PROFILES • Standard iPhone and camera video with no log conversion • Apple Log and Apple Log 2 • iPhone Display P3 SDR, HLG, and PQ/Dolby Vision • DJI D-Log M • GoPro GP-Log • GoPro HERO11 10-bit Protune Flat • Sony Cine4 CREATIVE TOOLS • Fuji-inspired film simulations tuned for both normalized log and standard video • Import, rename, organize, and remove .cube LUTs and Lightroom .xmp presets • Exposure, contrast, highlights, shadows, temperature, tint, saturation, and vibrance • Eight-band HSL color mixer • High-quality adjustable noise reduction and clarity • Adjustable grain, softness, bloom, halation, and vignette • Save complete grades as reusable recipes PRECISE, NON-DESTRUCTIVE EDITING Compare with the original, inspect scopes, scrub and trim, rotate or reframe, and return to saved edits later. Preview is optimized for smooth playback while final export always reopens the original source. INSTAGRAM STORY DELIVERY Build an exact 9:16 Story canvas, scale and position horizontal or vertical video, choose any background color, then create a 1080×1920 H.264/AAC Story file with one tap. PROFESSIONAL EXPORT Export source-resolution HEVC 10-bit or ProRes 422 HQ with audio preserved. Keep the source frame rate or retime to 18, 24, 30, or 60 fps. Batch export up to 25 clips or share the finished grade as a .cube LUT. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your videos and grades stay on your device. LogGrade has no accounts, advertising, analytics, or tracking.

Screenshots

LogGate LUTLab4 screens
LogGrade3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LogGrade at none against LogGate LUTLab's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. LogGate LUTLab sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. LogGrade asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
LogGate LUTLab versus LogGrade: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLogGate LUTLabLogGrade
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatt StevensJack Richmond

In-app purchases

1 purchases

LogGate LUTLab

One-time1
  • LUT Lab Pro$4.99
None

LogGrade

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LogGate LUTLab free?
LogGate LUTLab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LogGrade free?
LogGrade is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LogGate LUTLab or LogGrade have ads?
Neither LogGate LUTLab nor LogGrade shows ads.

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