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Develop Log compared with Photosynthesis
DetailDevelop Log logo Develop LogPhotosynthesis logo Photosynthesis
What it doesColor grade Log video on iPhone and iPad with official LUTs, film looks, DaVinci-style controls, and an AI colorist Two lenses, one press, one high-res photo
StageNot given Startup
FoundedNot given 2026
Based inNot given GB
Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingFree plan includes official restore LUTs, exposure, white balance, contrast, wheels and curves, official film looks, and HEVC 10-bit SDR/HDR export. Pro is $9.99/month and adds secondary grading, texture tools, LUT import, and AI Grade with weekly allowance. Max is $99.99/month with 20 times Pro's w Free (with 5 exports per month after 14-day trial); Subscribe (monthly or yearly); Lifetime unlock available
Key features
  • Official restore LUTs for Apple Log and DJI formats
  • Multi-layer grading: primary, secondary, and texture adjustments
  • AI Grade colorist powered by Anthropic's Claude
  • White balance in Kelvin with eyedropper and auto white balance
  • Real-time 4K preview at 16-bit color on GPU
  • HDR from SDR grade with HLG format
  • Portrait masks for automatic subject and background separation
  • Import custom LUTs and save grades as reusable looks
  • Live Photos creation from video frames
  • Support for 10 video formats including Apple Log, D-Log M, and HLG
  • Simultaneous dual-lens capture
  • Automatic alignment and color matching
  • Custom editor with advanced tools
  • Multiple export formats including PSD
  • Unlimited capture and editing in free tier
  • 1x + Zoom or 1x + 0.5x lens combinations
  • iCloud backup and custom folder export
  • Ghosting and alignment correction tools
  • Custom themes and app icons
  • Comparison view to standard camera results
What makes it different
  • Camera makers' official LUTs for accurate Log restoration
  • AI colorist that measures scopes and grades like a professional
  • DaVinci-style multi-layer grading workflow on mobile
  • Full frame always visible with picture-first interface
  • Free tier includes core grading and official film looks
  • Combines field of view and detail without compromise
  • Works with all two-lens iPhones since iPhone 11
  • Simultaneous dual-lens capture prevents motion blur issues
  • Professional-grade export options including layered PSD
Community votes00
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Trust Flow (Majestic)09
Citation Flow (Majestic)023
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