Comparison

VideoLUT vs Desqueeze PRO

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

Head to head
About

VideoLUT

Easily transform videos and photos with over 2500 cinematic color grading presets. Import, edit, and apply LUTs, or even record directly with applied looks. Create and share your own custom LUTs for ultimate creative control.

Highlights
  • 2500+ cinematic LUT presets
  • Import and apply .cube, .3dl, and .png LUTs
  • Record video with applied LUTs
  • Create and share custom LUTs
  • Advanced color grading tools (color wheels, curves)
  • Support for iCloud and Dropbox import/export
Features
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Transform your videos and images into cinematic masterpieces with VideoLUT, the ultimate color-grading app! With over 2500 presets, you can easily import, edit, and apply LUTs to create stunning videos and photos. Plus, VideoLUT allows you to record videos and take photos with your imported LUTs, giving you the ultimate creative control. Whether you're a professional filmmaker or a casual iPhone photographer, VideoLUT is the perfect app for you. It comes with powerful editing tools that allow you to color grade your videos and images with ease. You can even create your own LUTs and share them with other users via QR codes or apps like Lumafusion. VideoLUT supports a variety of LUT formats, including DaVinci Resolve 3D Cube LUT (.cube) and Autodesk 3D LUT (.3dl). You can import .cube, .3dl, and 512x512 .png LUT tables, and save or import cube files to iCloud, Dropbox, and other storage apps. It also converts Adobe Lightroom preset files (`.xmp` and `.lrpreset`) into LUTs during import. This feature is currently in beta; only supported colour adjustments and processing versions can be converted. But that's not all – VideoLUT also lets you visualize LUTs in 3D, export them as LUT images (.png), and share them as .cube 16, 32, or 33 (DaVinci Resolve 3D Cube LUT) with other apps or your desktop. You can also match colors from images and build new LUTs from the result, and use RGB, HSL, CMYK, LAB, and Skin Masks and Curves for added control. With VideoLUT's auto white balance, Mackbet table detection and correction, split toning, color wheels, and other adjust tools, you have everything you need to perfect your videos and images. Mix multiple LUTs to create new ones, convert Filmic Pro LUTS, and even preprocess RAW photos for added flexibility. Download VideoLUT today and transform your videos and images into true works of art! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Desqueeze PRO

Effortlessly resize, de-squeeze, and upscale photos and videos in batches. Apply over 100 templates for social media optimization or create custom dimensions up to 18,000px for photos and 8K for videos, while preserving quality and metadata.

Highlights
  • Batch resizing for unlimited photos and videos
  • De-squeeze anamorphic photos
  • Resize Live Photos
  • Reformat to PNG, JPEG, HEIC, TIFF, MP4, MOV, M4V
  • Apply 100+ social media templates
  • Custom dimensions up to 18,000px (photos) and 8K (videos)
  • Preserve HDR and metadata
Features
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Advanced batch resampling and upscaling for professional photos and videos — featuring precision Lanczos/Bicubic math, custom bitrate control, and deep color management. Apply 100+ templates, process high-res formats up to 18,000 × 12,000 px and 8K video, and maintain strict color and HDR fidelity for your creative workflows. Get full, permanent access with a single, standalone purchase—no subscriptions required. FEATURES: Resample / Resize • Enter a new size in pixels, aspect ratios, and percentages • Resample and resize in three different ways: Stretch, Fill, and Fit • Choose between Normal and Smart size for more flexible sizing • Batch resample and resize an unlimited number of photos and videos • Precision Lanczos and Bicubic interpolation math for crystal-clear upscaling • De-squeeze anamorphic photos and videos • Preserve Live Photo format or convert it to still image or video Import Sources • Multiple photos and videos from Photo Library and Files • Full album from the Photo Library • Front or rear camera Photo Format • PNG, JPEG, HEIC, and TIFF photo formats • Auto - reuse the original photo format when possible • JPEG / HEIC compression quality: 0-100% • TIFF compression: Zip, LZW, PackBits, Uncompressed • DPI management Video Format • MP4, QuickTime (MOV), and M4V video formats • Auto - reuse the original video format when possible • Codec: Auto, H.264, and HEVC(H.265) • Bitrate: Automatic or Manual • Framerate: Automatic or Optimized (6, 12, 15, 24, 30, 48, 60) FPS Canvas Tools • Flip and Rotate with photo and video inside • Position for Fill and Fit layout mode • Fill Color for Fit mode Color Management • Full color preservation / best match for Automatic (HDR) color profile • Color Space: sRGB, Display P3, Adobe RGB, ProPhoto RGB, BT.2100 • Bit Depth: SDR (8-bit), HDR(10-bit) and 16-bit colors • HDR Format: HDR10, Gain Map, Dolby Vision Templates • 100+ social media, optimization, wallpaper, message, de-squeeze, including Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, X and other templates • Custom / personal templates for your own tasks • Template library customization for your workflows Preview • Photo viewer with zoom up to actual size • Video player Share / Export • Save results to the Photo Library or Files app • Share results via Instagram, Mail, Facebook, Messages, etc • Specify filenames: original or custom ——— Device specific maximum target pixel size for photos and videos: • Photos (8-bit): from 12,000 x 10,000 (12K) up to 18,000 x 12,000 (18K) • Videos: from 4096 x 2160 (4K Cinematic) up to 7680 x 4320 (8K) Note: Maximum size for 16-bit photos is lower due to hardware limitations. ——— Contact & Links • Contact us by Email: contact@desqueeze.com • Follow us on Twitter and Facebook: @desqueeze • Visit our Website: http://desqueeze.com • Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ • Privacy Policy: http://desqueeze.com/privacy

Screenshots

VideoLUT4 screens
Desqueeze PRO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: VideoLUT at Free against Desqueeze PRO's $14.99. VideoLUT also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks) and review sentiment (68% vs 56%). Desqueeze PRO's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

VideoLUT is free to download; Desqueeze PRO costs $14.99 up front. VideoLUT sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Desqueeze PRO asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Desqueeze PRO holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VideoLUT has 356 ratings behind it against 57, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of VideoLUT's written reviews are positive against 56% of Desqueeze PRO's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VideoLUT ships an update every 3 days, Desqueeze PRO every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
VideoLUT versus Desqueeze PRO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVideoLUTDesqueeze PRO
PriceFree — better$14.99
Rating4.3 (356 ratings)4.6 (57 ratings) — better
Positive reviews67.8% of reviews — better56.3% of reviews
Number of ratings356 — better57
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size257 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEnrique GarciaAliaksei Khutarshchykau

Customer experience

VideoLUT

All ratings355 ratings
Positive81.7%
Neutral5.6%
Negative12.7%
Written reviews276 reviews
Positive67.8%
Neutral9.8%
Negative22.5%

Desqueeze PRO

All ratings57 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral3.5%
Negative7.0%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive56.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative43.8%

Bugs and requests

VideoLUT

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to import custom LUTs
  • Saved presets disappearing
  • Exporting issues with certain video formats
  • Compatibility problems with newer devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Batch video processing
  • Undo/redo functionality
  • Higher resolution export
  • iPad-native interface
  • Improved LUT management

Desqueeze PRO

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

VideoLUT

Subscriptions2
  • VideoLUT PRO3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • VideoLUT PRO3 Days trial$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • VideoLUT PRO$9.99
None

Desqueeze PRO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VideoLUT free?
VideoLUT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Desqueeze PRO free?
Desqueeze PRO costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, VideoLUT or Desqueeze PRO?
Desqueeze PRO is rated higher. VideoLUT averages 4.3 out of 5 from 356 ratings, while Desqueeze PRO averages 4.6 from 57 ratings.
Do VideoLUT or Desqueeze PRO have ads?
Neither VideoLUT nor Desqueeze PRO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VideoLUT or Desqueeze PRO?
VideoLUT ships an update every 3 days, and Desqueeze PRO every 2 weeks. Most recently, VideoLUT was updated on September 23, 2026 and Desqueeze PRO on September 20, 2026.

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