Comparison

LogGate LUTLab vs Lightscope

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

Lightscope

Features
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Shot in Apple Log and tired of flat, washed-out previews? Lightscope plays Apple Log (1 & 2) footage back the way it was meant to look — in real Rec.2100 HLG — and lets you grade it right on your iPhone or iPad. PLAY IT RIGHT • True HDR playback of Apple Log 1 & 2 clips (Rec.2100 HLG) • Technical LUTs generated from DaVinci Resolve for accurate log-to-display transforms • One-tap HDR / SDR display modes GRADE ON-DEVICE • Color wheels (lift · gamma · gain), exposure in the scene-referred log domain • Tone curves with a live curve editor • Color warper and skin-tone secondaries • Film & cinema looks, plus your own .cube LUTs • Broadcast scopes: waveform and vectorscope, on the image while you grade • Non-destructive: every clip remembers its grade automatically • Shareable grade presets EXPORT • 10-bit HEVC in Rec.2100 HLG (true HDR) or Rec.709 (SDR master) • Saved straight back to your Photos library TRY EVERYTHING FREE FOR 14 DAYS Every feature is unlocked for two weeks — no account, no sign-up. After the trial, your library stays free to browse, and a single one-time purchase of Lightscope Pro keeps true HLG playback, the full grading suite and export forever. No subscription. Family Sharing supported. Everything happens on your device. No uploads, no tracking. Requires iOS 17 or later. Apple Log recording requires iPhone 15 Pro or later (or footage from Final Cut Camera / Blackmagic Cam).

Screenshots

LogGate LUTLab4 screens
Lightscope4 screens

Verdict

The call

LogGate LUTLab and Lightscope are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 and Lightscope sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
LogGate LUTLab versus Lightscope: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLogGate LUTLabLightscope
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatt StevensJian Zhou

In-app purchases

1 purchases

LogGate LUTLab

One-time1
  • LUT Lab Pro$4.99
1 purchases

Lightscope

One-time1
  • Lightscope Pro$9.99

Questions

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

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