Blackbone Pro Camera vs Lucent
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Blackbone Pro Camera
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Shoot like a cinema camera. Blackbone Pro Camera turns your iPhone into a professional video rig: flat Apple Log capture for maximum grading latitude, ProRes and HEVC up to 4K, and the exposure tools you know from real cameras. MANUAL EVERYTHING β’ ISO, shutter (speed or angle), white balance + tint, focus, zoom β each with instant Auto β’ Tap to focus β’ Flicker-free shutter 50/60 Hz β’ WB lock on record MONITOR LIKE A PRO β’ Focus peaking in 5 colors β’ Zebras with adjustable level & intensity β’ False color (IRE bands) β’ Histogram, waveform, RGB parade β GPU-rendered, never touching your recording COLOR PIPELINE β’ Apple Log 10-bit end to end (iPhone 15 Pro and newer) β’ ProRes 422 HQ/LT/Proxy, HEVC, H.264 β’ 8 built-in 3D LUTs including Log to Rec.709 β’ Import .cube LUTs from DaVinci Resolve β’ Monitor-only by default, or bake the look into the file PRO AUDIO β’ USB-C audio interfaces (RΓDE, Zoom, MOTU and more) β’ Bluetooth microphones β’ Hardware gain control β’ AAC or uncompressed 24-bit PCM, stereo or mono β’ Built-in mic pickup selection BUILT FOR REAL WORK β’ Record straight to an external USB-C SSD, automatic fallback to internal storage β’ Volume buttons: record trigger + hold-to-zoom rocker that never stops the take β’ Presets: save, export and import your entire setup β’ Everything persists β’ Anamorphic desqueeze 1.33xβ2x β’ Composition guides & aspect masks β’ Full HUD: timecode, dBFS meters, storage, battery BLACKBONE CLOUD β’ Optional account with 1 GB of free backup β’ Clips are encrypted end-to-end on your iPhone before upload β our servers only ever store ciphertext. Not even we can see your footage. English and Romanian interface. No analytics, no trackers.
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’ Nine built-in cinematic looks plus Neutral, including Teal & Orange, Bleach Bypass, Silver Mono, Faded Film, and Golden Hour β’ Import your own .cube 3D LUTs and switch between them in one tap β’ Adjustable intensity, saved with every capture, rendered on export when you share MANUAL CONTROL β’ Real ISO, shutter speed and shutter angle, 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 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 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 LUCENT PRO Lucent Pro unlocks Live Looks and LUT import, false color and advanced monitoring, ProRes, RAW, Apple Log, anamorphic desqueeze, saved presets, and the full Lucent Assistant. Choose a 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
Blackbone Pro Camera and Lucent are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Blackbone Pro Camera | Lucent |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | β | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad β better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 β better | 18.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BLACKBONE SRL | Firat Onurcan Polat |
In-app purchases
Blackbone Pro Camera
No in-app purchases
Lucent
No in-app purchases
Questions
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