Comparison

Donna vs ZoeLog

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

Head to head
About

Donna

This app serves as a pocket-sized assistant for users of RED cameras, enabling them to learn, practice, and reference the DSMC/DSMC2 menu structure. It helps avoid on-camera menu surfing and provides insights from industry professionals.

Highlights
  • Learn RED camera menu structure
  • Practice menu navigation
  • Reference DSMC/DSMC2 menus
  • Avoid on-camera menu surfing
  • Industry professional insights
  • Support for specific firmware versions
Features
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*Featured on NO FILM SCHOOL, CineTechnica, REDSHARKNEWS and NATEANDSEAN.RED.COM* - A must for anyone working with RED cameras. Your very own RED headed assistant. Donna allows users to quickly learn, practice and reference the DSMC/DSMC2 menu structure in the palm of their hand. ANYTIME. ANYWHERE. A perfect companion for AC's, DP's, DIT's, Rental Houses, Owner/Operators and film students working with RED cameras. "I work for RED and have been supporting the cameras for over 7 years. No BS… I sincerely believe that this is hands down the best thing for any RED user, assistant, owner, operator, or enthusiast to have on their phone. I recommend it to everyone on the receiving end of one of my camera demos, or anyone who contacts me about menu navigation." - Nate Heartt, RED LEARN. PRACTICE. REFERENCE. -Avoid menu surfing on the camera -Look like a menu wizard in front of your colleagues. -Bridge that gap between a Data Manager and a DIT. -Maybe you’ve gone as far as you can on your own and need to quickly file a support ticket while on set… DONNA can help with that. -Look up the latest RECON post or lens coverage on REDUSER -Maybe you want to see what crazy trouble Sean and Nate are into.. Donna Tips provides insight from the top professionals in the industry. The current release covers firmware version 5.3.X, 6.X.X and WEAPON 6.1.X Please note, this will not allow you to control the camera and is a simulator to be used for educational purposes. Not all buttons/menus are active.

About

ZoeLog

Streamline camera reporting for film and TV productions. This app replaces paper logbooks with custom keypads for fast data entry and cloud syncing for team-wide access. Generate professional PDF reports and share them easily with your crew.

Highlights
  • Custom keypads for fast logging
  • Automatic cloud syncing
  • Searchable camera reports
  • Professional PDF report generation
  • Real-time team sharing
  • Offline use with automatic backup
Features
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ZoeLog is designed to replace your old paper log book. Custom keypads make logging takes, lenses, and filters as fast as writing by hand. Everybody on the same job has the same notes, because it syncs to the cloud automatically. If you've ever accidentally taken a log book home with you, you know why ZoeLog exists. Built for ACs, script supervisors, and VFX teams who need searchable, sharable camera reports. No more flipping through pages to find that matching focal length. Your whole team's notes are in your pocket, the moment you need them. - Fast entry Smart keypads built for every field, so you can spend less time typing, and Smartfill copies over the notes that don't change every setup. - Professional reports Clean, readable PDFs you can hand off to post at the end of the day. - Share with anyone Invite other ZoeLog users to the log, and they'll see updates in real time. For everyone else, email, print, or even text your log to them. You control who has access. It's even cross-platform. - Never lose your log Everything backs up to the cloud automatically, so you're good if you accidentally take your phone for a swim. You can even use your log offline. It'll back up when you have service again. - Free to try One week, full access, no commitment, no credit card.

Screenshots

Donna4 screens
ZoeLog4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Donna at none against ZoeLog's 6. Donna also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.4). ZoeLog's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ZoeLog sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Donna asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ZoeLog holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 35 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Donna's written reviews are positive against 85% of ZoeLog's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Donna ships an update every 2 months, ZoeLog weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Donna versus ZoeLog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDonnaZoeLog
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (10 ratings)4.7 (35 ratings) — better
Positive reviews70.8% of reviews84.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1035 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.4
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB76 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKristopher PrygrockiZoe Van Brunt

Customer experience

Donna

All ratings10 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive70.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative29.2%

ZoeLog

All ratings35 ratings
Positive91.4%
Neutral2.9%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive84.6%
Neutral3.8%
Negative11.5%

In-app purchases

None

Donna

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

ZoeLog

One-time3
  • 1 Month2 variants$4.99
  • Multiple Months2 variants$4.99
  • 1 Year2 variants$49.99

Questions

Is Donna free?
Donna is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ZoeLog free?
ZoeLog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Donna or ZoeLog?
ZoeLog is rated higher. Donna averages 4.3 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while ZoeLog averages 4.7 from 35 ratings.
Do Donna or ZoeLog have ads?
Neither Donna nor ZoeLog shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Donna or ZoeLog?
Donna ships an update every 2 months, and ZoeLog weekly. Most recently, Donna was updated on October 15, 2026 and ZoeLog on October 26, 2026.

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