# Mavis Camera vs Pocket Log Camera

The clearest difference is rating: Pocket Log Camera at 5.0 against Mavis Camera's 4.4. Mavis Camera's advantage is ratings volume (743 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mavis Camera sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per 7 days and Pocket Log Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pocket Log Camera holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mavis Camera has 743 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Mavis Camera ships an update fortnightly, Pocket Log Camera every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mavis Camera | Pocket Log Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (743 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mavis-camera-pro-capture/id979227459/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-log-camera/id6781481870/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **743** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 59.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 253 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mavis Broadcast Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458348258) | [Kumo, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/955162378) |

## What reviewers say

### Mavis Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mavis-camera-pro-capture/id979227459)

This app offers advanced video recording and live streaming capabilities for creators and professionals. It provides manual camera controls, professional monitoring tools, and various output options for seamless integration into modern workflows.

**Highlights:** ProRes, HEVC 10-bit, Open Gate recording, Custom and Filter LUTs for filmic looks, Advanced monitoring tools (focus peaking, zebras), Manual camera controls (focus, exposure, ISO), NDI® HX3 Certified, Camera to Cloud integrations (Frame.io, MediaSilo), Live streaming to YouTube, Twitch, Instagram, Facebook

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mavis C2C | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Pass | $29.99 | per year |
| Mavis C2C | $29.99 | per month |
| Timecode UltraSync BLUE | Free | one-time |
| Timecode | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gimbals | $2.99 | one-time |
| Buy us a coffee | $4.99 | one-time |
| Viewfinder | $5.99 | one-time |
| Formats | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pro Tools | $5.99 | one-time |
| Film Kit | $14.99 | one-time |
| Pro Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Big Bundle | $17.99 | one-time |
| API | $19.99 | one-time |
| NDI® | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Clean and intuitive interface
- 🎥 Excellent video quality and features
- 🔧 Comprehensive manual controls
- 🎨 Useful tools like focus peaking and waveform monitor
- 🔒 Stable and reliable performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🚫 Removal of useful features like OpenGate
- 💰 Paywall for essential features like LUT support
- 🤔 Confusing layout and settings navigation
- 🔇 Issues with audio codec and sync

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent video metadata and resolution
- Upside-down video playback after switching cameras
- Inability to lock manual shutter speed and ISO
- Unreliable Bluetooth connectivity with external devices
- Saving videos taking an unusually long time

**Requested features**

- Dolby Vision HDR support
- Log color profile and flat picture settings
- Smooth zoom functionality
- Remote monitoring and control capabilities
- Improved gimbal integration and support


### Pocket Log Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-log-camera/id6781481870)

This camera app captures natural-looking photos by bypassing standard processing like sharpening and HDR. It offers the option to save the original "negative" file for advanced post-production editing. Your photos remain private and on your device.

**Highlights:** Natural rendering without sharpening or HDR, Save original "negative" files for post-production, Fixed 24mm-equivalent wide camera, Tap-to-focus with manual exposure control, ProRes RAW capture on iPhone 17 Pro, Privacy-focused with no analytics or ads

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pocket Log Pro | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mavis Camera free?

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

### Is Pocket Log Camera free?

Pocket Log Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mavis Camera or Pocket Log Camera?

Pocket Log Camera is rated higher. Mavis Camera averages 4.4 out of 5 from 743 ratings, while Pocket Log Camera averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Mavis Camera or Pocket Log Camera have ads?

Neither Mavis Camera nor Pocket Log Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mavis Camera or Pocket Log Camera?

Mavis Camera ships an update fortnightly, and Pocket Log Camera every 2 weeks. Most recently, Mavis Camera was updated on October 10, 2026 and Pocket Log Camera on October 15, 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.*