Comparison

VideoLUT vs GearList

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

GearList

Features
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GearList est l'outil des techniciens de la photo et de la vidéo pour préparer, organiser et partager leurs listes de matériel de tournage. Créez votre catalogue Organisez tout votre parc matériel en catalogues et catégories : corps d'appareils, optiques, audio, éclairage, stabilisation… Chaque équipement peut être enrichi d'accessoires (par défaut ou optionnels) et de dépendances (stockage, enregistreur, moniteur externe, etc.). Définissez un tarif de location journalier pour chaque élément au besoin Construisez vos listes en un instant Composez vos listes de tournage en sélectionnant les équipements directement depuis votre catalogue. Pour chaque item, choisissez précisément quels accessoires et dépendances inclure, et ajustez les quantités. La liste finale s'affiche en temps réel dans un panneau dédié — aucune navigation inutile. Calculez votre budget automatiquement Activez l'affichage des prix pour voir le coût journalier total de votre sélection se calculer automatiquement, item par item et accessoire par accessoire. Désactivez-le en un tap pour une vue épurée. Exportez en PDF professionnel Générez un PDF soigné incluant une page de couverture avec le nom de la liste et la date, le détail complet du matériel sélectionné, les accessoires et dépendances actifs, les quantités et les tarifs. Partagez-le par AirDrop, Mail, iCloud Drive ou toute autre app en un seul geste. Sauvegardez et synchronisez Toutes vos listes sont sauvegardées localement. Exportez votre catalogue au format JSON pour le sauvegarder ou le transférer sur un autre appareil. L'import permet de créer un nouveau catalogue indépendant ou de fusionner avec l'existant. Conçu pour iPhone et iPad Interface optimisée avec un panneau catalogue et un panneau liste côte à côte sur iPad. Fluide, rapide, sans abonnement.

Screenshots

VideoLUT4 screens
GearList4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GearList at none against VideoLUT's 3. VideoLUT's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, 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

Both are free to download. VideoLUT sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. GearList asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VideoLUT ships an update every 4 days, GearList every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
VideoLUT versus GearList: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVideoLUTGearList
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (356 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews67.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings356 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size175 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEnrique GarciaOlaf Wisser

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

GearList

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

GearList

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VideoLUT free?
VideoLUT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GearList free?
GearList is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do VideoLUT or GearList have ads?
Neither VideoLUT nor GearList shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VideoLUT or GearList?
VideoLUT ships an update every 4 days, and GearList every 3 weeks. Most recently, VideoLUT was updated on October 20, 2026 and GearList on October 8, 2026.

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