Comparison

VideoLUT vs Learn Color Grading

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

Learn Color Grading

Features
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GradeUp is your all-in-one companion for learning color grading in DaVinci Resolve. Whether you're touching the craft for the first time or polishing your professional skills, the app guides you step by gentle step. Inside, you’ll find clear, structured video lessons that walk through everything from understanding color tools to mastering advanced grading techniques. Each lesson feels like sitting beside someone who actually wants you to grow, not rush you. Beginners, film students, and working professionals can all move at their own pace and learn color grading, discovering the rhythm of color and the art behind every frame. No fuss, no complicated menus—just a smooth path that helps you build confidence, skill, and creative instinct. ilm schools and industry courses recommend building from basic concepts to cinematic style, and GradeUp follows this model to let you progress at your own pace. By the end of the program, learners will have a portfolio of graded projects demonstrating skills in balancing shots, matching scenes, and applying creative color styles – all aligned with industry workflows. In short, GradeUp provides a thorough training path so that anyone can move from color grading fundamentals to advanced techniques and confidently enhance the visual impact of their films. GradeUp brings everything together in one place, so you can focus on what matters most: learning the craft and enjoying the journey.

Screenshots

VideoLUT4 screens
Learn Color Grading4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Learn Color Grading at none against VideoLUT's 3. Learn Color Grading also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 days) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads 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. Learn Color Grading asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VideoLUT ships an update every 3 days, Learn Color Grading daily. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
VideoLUT versus Learn Color Grading: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVideoLUTLearn Color Grading
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (356 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews67.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings356 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size233 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEnrique GarciaSalik Waquas

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

Learn Color Grading

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

Learn Color Grading

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VideoLUT free?
VideoLUT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Learn Color Grading free?
Learn Color Grading is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do VideoLUT or Learn Color Grading have ads?
Neither VideoLUT nor Learn Color Grading shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VideoLUT or Learn Color Grading?
VideoLUT ships an update every 3 days, and Learn Color Grading daily. Most recently, VideoLUT was updated on November 1, 2026 and Learn Color Grading on October 25, 2026.

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