# LumaFusion vs Capture One

The clearest difference is price: Capture One at Free against LumaFusion's $29.99. Capture One also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 27.0). LumaFusion's advantage is review sentiment (62% vs 18%) and rating (4.7 vs 3.5). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Capture One is free to download; LumaFusion costs $29.99 up front. LumaFusion sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Capture One sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $10.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

LumaFusion holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LumaFusion has 25K ratings behind it against 331, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of LumaFusion's written reviews are positive against 18% of Capture One's.

LumaFusion ships an update monthly, Capture One fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | LumaFusion | Capture One |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $29.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lumafusion/id1062022008/reviews)** | [3.5 (331 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capture-one/id1514081672/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **25K** | 331 |
| Positive reviews | **61.8% of reviews** | 17.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#12** | — |
| Size | 237 MB | 1.2 GB |
| Requires iOS | 27.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Luma Touch LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/920136490) | [Capture One A/S](https://appshunter.io/developer/404906438) |

## What reviewers say

### LumaFusion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lumafusion/id1062022008)

**Currently charting:** #12 Top Paid · Photo & Video, #85 Top Paid (US App Store)

This professional video editing app offers a fluid, intuitive touch-screen experience for storytellers. It provides advanced tools for multi-track editing, layered effects, color correction, and audio control, allowing users to create and share high-quality videos.

**Highlights:** Six video/audio/graphic tracks, Layered effects and color correction, Advanced audio control, Multilayer titles and text, Flexible aspect ratios and frame rates, External monitor preview, Speed ramping and enhanced keyframing

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Creator Pass Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Creator Pass Yearly | $69.99 | per year |
| FCPXML Export | $19.99 | one-time |
| Multicam Studio | $19.99 | one-time |
| Speed Ramping & Keyframing | $19.99 | one-time |
| CoreMelt PaintX Plug-In | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful mobile video editor
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🚀 Fast rendering and performance
- 🚀 Supports 4K and high-bitrate video
- 🚀 Extensive audio controls and effects

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and stability issues
- 🐛 Export/rendering problems with longer videos
- 🐛 Audio sync issues
- 🐛 Glitches with certain file formats
- 🔒 Limited file management options

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when exporting longer videos
- Audio sync issues after editing
- Glitches with certain file formats
- Unreliable file management and media handling

**Requested features**

- Add speed ramping and curve-based speed adjustments
- Implement more advanced color grading features (e.g., color wheels, curves)
- Improve file management with folder support and better organization
- Add masking and rotoscoping tools
- Expand the number of video and audio tracks


### Capture One

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capture-one/id1514081672)

Edit and organize RAW photos on your mobile device, tethering directly to your camera. Collaborate with clients in real-time, apply edits instantly, and maintain incredible color quality. Seamlessly transfer your work to desktop for final touches.

**Highlights:** Retouch Faces, Sessions Support, External Storage backup, Tether camera to mobile, Real-time image review, Instant sharing and collaboration, Apply edits as you shoot, RAW conversion and color editing

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Capture One mobile | $10.99 | per month |
| All in One | $39.99 | per month |
| Capture One mobile | $109.00 | per year |
| All in One | $294.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent tethering capability
- 👍 Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
- 🚀 Fast image rendering
- 👍 Great for culling and rating photos on the go
- 👍 Seamless integration with desktop Capture One

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 🔒 Requires separate subscription even for desktop users
- 👎 Severely limited editing features compared to desktop version
- 👎 Slow cloud sync and lack of external storage support
- 👎 Unintuitive file management and export workflow

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to log in due to keyboard not appearing
- Inconsistent behavior when importing and exporting photos
- Crashes when attempting to use certain editing features
- Issues with wireless tethering and connection stability

**Requested features**

- Add layers, masks, curves, and other advanced editing tools
- Enable direct import from camera/SD card, not just cloud sync
- Allow opening and editing desktop Capture One sessions/catalogs
- Improve tethering functionality with live view and camera control
- Provide option to purchase app outright instead of subscription


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LumaFusion free?

LumaFusion costs $29.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Capture One free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LumaFusion or Capture One?

LumaFusion is rated higher. LumaFusion averages 4.7 out of 5 from 25K ratings, while Capture One averages 3.5 from 331 ratings.

### Do LumaFusion or Capture One have ads?

Neither LumaFusion nor Capture One shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LumaFusion or Capture One?

LumaFusion ships an update monthly, and Capture One fortnightly. Most recently, LumaFusion was updated on October 24, 2026 and Capture One on October 24, 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.*