Comparison

VideoLUT vs PocketLensAI

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 6000 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. 217 film emulations — Kodak Portra, Kodachrome, Ektar, Fuji Velvia, Provia, Ilford HP5, Tri-X and more. Import 20+ LUT formats — .cube, .3dl, .look, .csp, .clf, .spi3d, .icc, CDL, Hald PNG, Lightroom .xmp/.lrtemplate — and export float .cube, .3dl, .look. 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 `.lrtemplate`) 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, Macbeth 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

PocketLensAI

Features
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PocketLens AI is an intelligent photo editor that helps you create stunning images with minimal effort. Using advanced AI photo analysis, PocketLens AI automatically detects issues such as lighting, color balance, clarity, and composition, then applies smart edits to instantly enhance your photos. For more creative control, choose from 10 carefully designed preset styles, or describe your vision in your own words and let AI perform custom edits based on your prompt. PocketLens AI also helps you share with confidence by generating AI-powered captions that match your photo and personal style. Key Features AI-powered photo analysis and automatic enhancement 10 curated preset editing styles Custom photo editing using text prompts AI-generated captions for social sharing Fast, intuitive, and designed for everyday creativity Whether you want quick improvements, creative transformations, or perfectly matched captions, PocketLens AI helps your photos look sharper, smarter, and more expressive—every time. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/.

Screenshots

VideoLUT4 screens
PocketLensAI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: PocketLensAI at 3 against VideoLUT's 1. PocketLensAI also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. VideoLUT sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and PocketLensAI sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
VideoLUT versus PocketLensAI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVideoLUTPocketLensAI
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (356 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews67.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings356 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size176 MB23 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperEnrique GarciaBo Zhou

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

PocketLensAI

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
4 purchases

PocketLensAI

Subscriptions4
  • pro monthly subscription plan$5.991 Month
  • premium monthly plan$11.991 Month
  • pro yearly subscription plan$47.991 Year
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  • premium Yearly plan$95.991 Year

Questions

Is VideoLUT free?
VideoLUT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PocketLensAI free?
PocketLensAI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do VideoLUT or PocketLensAI have ads?
Neither VideoLUT nor PocketLensAI shows ads.

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