Comparison

VideoLUT vs BlackRAW Visor

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

BlackRAW Visor

Features
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Open, play and grade Blackmagic RAW (.braw) and Apple ProRes RAW clips directly on your iPhone or iPad. No laptop required — review your cinema rushes on set, apply RAW adjustments, and export in seconds. PLAYBACK - Native BRAW decoding via the official Blackmagic RAW SDK - Apple ProRes RAW playback and grading via Apple's public AVFoundation / VideoToolbox pipeline - Zero-copy Metal GPU rendering — smooth playback at native frame rates - Full, Half, Quarter, Eighth decode quality - Audio playback with viewer mute control - Frame-accurate scrubbing with filmstrip thumbnails and scrub-to-pause behavior RAW CONTROLS - White Balance (Kelvin + Tint) - ISO, Exposure, Analog Gain - Contrast, Saturation, Midpoint - Highlights, Shadows, Black/White Level - Highlight Recovery, Gamut Compression - Gamma, Gamut, Color Science Gen 4/5 - All parameters initialize from embedded clip defaults COLOR GRADING - Lift / Gamma / Gain color wheels - HSL per-channel adjustments (8 hue ranges) - Interactive RGB curves editor - Post-decode: Exposure, Contrast, Saturation - Vibrance, Vignette, Temperature/Tint shift - Copy/paste grades between clips - Export grade as .cube 3D LUT MONITORING - Focus Peaking with adjustable threshold - Zebra stripes (IRE 70-100) - False Color exposure map - Real-time luma histogram - Frame aspect guides (2.39:1, 1.85:1, etc.) - Grid overlays (Rule of Thirds, Golden Ratio) EXPORT - MP4 HEVC (H.265) — full resolution - Apple ProRes HQ - BRAW Trim — SDK-native passthrough (instant, lossless) - Export ProRes RAW sources to ProRes, HEVC, H.264, stills and proxies - Proxy generation (H.264/H.265, multiple resolutions) - Audio-only M4A export - Blackmagic native .sidecar export (DaVinci Resolve compatible) - EDL, FCPXML, markers as text EXTERNAL STORAGE - Open .braw files from external USB-C/Thunderbolt SSDs - Browse folders with thumbnail grid - Security-scoped bookmarks for persistent access - Files read in-place — never copied to device PROFESSIONAL WORKFLOW - Frame markers with color coding and notes - Batch timeline with in/out points per clip - Reel auto-advance mode - Shake-to-save sidecar gesture - Fullscreen player with auto-hiding controls Built for cinematographers, DITs, colorists, and editors who shoot with Blackmagic cameras (BMPCC 4K/6K, URSA Mini, URSA Cine, Pyxis) and need to review footage on location. SUBSCRIPTIONS & LEGAL - Auto-renewable subscriptions available monthly and annually, plus lifetime unlock. - Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ - Privacy Policy: https://blackrawvisor.trimonkey.es/privacy Not affiliated with Blackmagic Design Pty. Ltd.

Screenshots

VideoLUT4 screens
BlackRAW Visor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BlackRAW Visor at daily against VideoLUT's every 3 days. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 BlackRAW Visor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VideoLUT ships an update every 3 days, BlackRAW Visor daily. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
VideoLUT versus BlackRAW Visor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVideoLUTBlackRAW Visor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (356 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews67.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings356 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size257 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEnrique GarciaTRISIMIO SL

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

BlackRAW Visor

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
3 purchases

BlackRAW Visor

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$69.99

Questions

Is VideoLUT free?
VideoLUT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BlackRAW Visor free?
BlackRAW Visor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do VideoLUT or BlackRAW Visor have ads?
Neither VideoLUT nor BlackRAW Visor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VideoLUT or BlackRAW Visor?
VideoLUT ships an update every 3 days, and BlackRAW Visor daily. Most recently, VideoLUT was updated on September 23, 2026 and BlackRAW Visor on September 14, 2026.

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