# Presets for Lightroom vs Gloss Studio

Presets for Lightroom and Gloss Studio both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 95% of Gloss Studio's written reviews are positive against 44% of Presets for Lightroom's. Gloss Studio also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). Presets for Lightroom's advantage is monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and ratings volume (81K vs 71). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Presets for Lightroom sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Gloss Studio sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Presets for Lightroom against 4.8 for Gloss Studio. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Presets for Lightroom has 81K ratings behind it against 71, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of Presets for Lightroom's written reviews are positive against 95% of Gloss Studio's.

Presets for Lightroom ships an update every 6 weeks, Gloss Studio every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Presets for Lightroom | Gloss Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (81K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/presets-for-lightroom-fltr/id1448103572/reviews)** | [4.8 (71 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gloss-studio/id6448875676/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **81K** | 71 |
| Positive reviews | 43.6% of reviews | **94.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Size | 199 MB | 458 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Onelight Apps CY Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1576484147) | [Gloss Studio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1816725721) |

## What reviewers say

### Presets for Lightroom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/presets-for-lightroom-fltr/id1448103572)

Access a vast library of free photo and video presets for easy editing and filtering. Enhance your social media content with trendy filters, customizable app icons, and Instagram highlight covers. Elevate your visual storytelling with professional-grade tools.

**Highlights:** 1000+ Lightroom presets, Photo and video filters, Customizable iOS app icons, Instagram highlight covers, Weekly new presets (Pro), Ad-free experience (Pro)

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FLTR PRO: Presets & Filters | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Preset filters for LR mobile | $9.99 | per month |
| Preset filters for LR mobile | $11.99 | per month |
| FLTR PRO - 12 Months (Sale) | $14.99 | per year |
| FLTR PRO - 12 Months (Sale) | $29.99 | per year |
| Photo presets - FLTR PRO | $29.99 | per year |
| FLTR PRO - 12 Months + Trial | $29.99 | per year |
| Photo presets - FLTR PRO | $51.99 | per year |
| FLTR PRO: Presets & Filters | $51.99 | per year |
| Get 1 custom preset | $4.99 | one-time |
| Beach Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Vintage Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mexico Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| FLTR PRO - Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent filters and ease of use
- 👍 Great for on-the-go editing
- 🤗 Lots of free presets
- 💫 Enhances photos to look professional

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Many features are paid
- 🤔 Confusing or complicated to use
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 📱 Doesn't work well on older devices
- 🔒 Subscription model is restrictive

**Reported bugs**

- Presets not loading properly
- Notification dialog not dismissing
- Inability to save or copy presets

**Requested features**

- More free presets and filters
- Landscape mode support for iPad
- Ability to preview and compare filters
- Easier integration with Lightroom


### Gloss Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gloss-studio/id6448875676)

This app offers a digital darkroom for film emulation with cult favorite film-inspired presets for photos and videos. It provides professional editing tools and batch editing capabilities to perfect your content with a nostalgic film aesthetic.

**Highlights:** Film-inspired presets, Digital darkroom for film emulation, Professional editing adjustments, Real film grain effect, Batch editing for photos and videos, Light leaks & dust effects

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Access Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| All Access Yearly | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Aesthetic and unique filters
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🎨 Great for social media content
- 💡 Innovative editing features (Blur, Grain, HSL)
- 🚀 Replaces other editing apps

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Limited free options
- 💸 Subscription is expensive
- 🚫 No free trial for premium
- 🤔 Hard to justify subscription for casual users

**Reported bugs**

- Unresponsive app
- Settings app not functional
- Locked features without clear subscription option

**Requested features**

- More free options/presets
- Grit options
- More dark room options
- Trash bin or recently deleted folder


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Presets for Lightroom free?

Presets for Lightroom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Gloss Studio free?

Gloss Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Presets for Lightroom or Gloss Studio?

Presets for Lightroom is rated higher. Presets for Lightroom averages 4.8 out of 5 from 81K ratings, while Gloss Studio averages 4.8 from 71 ratings.

### Do Presets for Lightroom or Gloss Studio have ads?

Presets for Lightroom shows ads; Gloss Studio does not.

### Which is updated more often, Presets for Lightroom or Gloss Studio?

Presets for Lightroom ships an update every 6 weeks, and Gloss Studio every 2 weeks. Most recently, Presets for Lightroom was updated on October 28, 2026 and Gloss Studio on October 25, 2026.

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