# Lightscope vs CDNC

The clearest difference is update cadence: Lightscope at every 5 days against CDNC's every 2 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lightscope sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and CDNC sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lightscope ships an update every 5 days, CDNC every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lightscope | CDNC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cdnc-video-camera/id6798387340/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **2** |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 28 MB | 1.3 GB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jian Zhou](https://appshunter.io/developer/1852906589) | [CDNC Studio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6798387342) |

## What reviewers say

### Lightscope

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightscope-video-grading/id6788980249)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lightscope Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


### CDNC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cdnc-video-camera/id6798387340)

This app offers professional video capture with manual controls and advanced color grading tools. It allows users to apply cinematic looks, refine footage with detailed color adjustments, and export in high-quality formats. Features include ProRes recording, shutter drag for motion blur, and stabilization.

**Highlights:** Manual capture controls (exposure, shutter, focus, white balance), Built-in Film Looks with live preview, Advanced color grading tools (wheels, curves, HSL), ProRes 422 HQ recording, Shutter drag for motion blur, CDNC Steady stabilization, Framing guides and histogram

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CDNC Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| CDNC Pro Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| CDNC Pro Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lightscope free?

Lightscope is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is CDNC free?

CDNC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Lightscope or CDNC have ads?

Neither Lightscope nor CDNC shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lightscope or CDNC?

Lightscope ships an update every 5 days, and CDNC every 2 weeks. Most recently, Lightscope was updated on September 13, 2026 and CDNC on September 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*