Comparison

Beastcam vs Luwian

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Beastcam

This app offers advanced controls for capturing professional-quality photos and videos on your iPhone. It provides granular control over settings like focus and exposure, supports external lenses and microphones, and includes features for efficient file management and organization.

Highlights
  • Complete control over focus, exposure, zoom, and white balance
  • Support for anamorphic lenses and external microphones
  • Advanced presets for workflow organization
  • Project and scene-based file management
  • Focus peaking, false colors, and histogram analysis
  • Image stabilization and aspect ratio guides
Features
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Beastcam makes it easier than ever to capture the best possible photos and videos on your iPhone. It’s fast and easy-to-use, but powerful and customizable as a professional camera when you need it. We believe Beastcam is the most intuitive and advanced camera app ever created for capturing life’s special moments, expanding the capabilities of your iPhone camera to its fullest potential, and taking your #iPhoneography to the next level! *Complete control Easily set, fine-tune, and lock the most important settings you need in seconds, such as focus, exposure, zoom, white balance, and more using Beastcam’s intuitive design, quick-access buttons, precise value sliders, focus, and exposure reticles. All are available with a single tap on the home screen. *Hardware support Enhance your creativity with built-in support for DOF adapters, 1.33X & 1.55X anamorphic lenses in both photo and video mode. Improve your sound quality with external microphones and dial in the perfect settings for your environment, such as gain, audio format, sample rates. *Advanced presets Speed up and organize your workflow with shareable presets for every available setting. Save time setting up your camera with unlimited customizable presets for all available settings that can be applied at any time. Perfect for multi-phone setups, DOF Adapters, 1.33X & 1.55X anamorphic lenses, and other commonly used settings like frame rate, resolution, etc. *File management Save time finding your files by creating projects and scenes that auto-generate readable file names based on the project name, scene name and take # and prioritize your best footage (or delete your worst) with a single tap as soon as you’ve finished recording, or later in the built-in gallery. Conveniently manage and share all of your organized photos and videos with the built-in gallery. -SSD recording support on iPhone 15 and 16 Pro Series # Features - Set and lock focus and exposure with reticles - Precisely adjust white balance, focus, zoom, and exposure settings right from the home screen - Analyze your shots accurately: focus peaking, false colors, zebras, and histogram - Take steadier shots with standard or cinematic image stabilization - De-squeeze footage to 2.39:1 for 1.33X anamorphic lenses and 2.76:1 for 1.55X anamorphic lenses - Rotate orientation for DOF lens adapters - quick zoom, perfect for manual focus - Switch between any of your iPhone cameras - Monitor audio levels, microphone type, format, and sample rate right on the home screen - Compose your shots with 1:1, 2.39:1, and 2.76:1 aspect ratio guides and grids - Show/hide all of the menus from your home screen - Built-in flash/torch control - Create projects and scenes that auto-generate easy-to-read folder and file names based on the project name, scene name, take # - Prioritize your best footage (or delete your worst) with a single tap as soon as you’ve finished recording or later in the gallery - View, rename, move, share, or delete files with the built-in gallery - Custom local presets for white balance, zoom, and focus - Create shareable global presets for all available settings (video mode only) - Custom settings/rules for a fresh start - Easily adjust exposure, focus, zoom with gesture controls # Video - 4K 3840x2160, QHD 2560x1440, FHD 1920x1080 or HD 1280x720 resolutions - 24, 25, 30, 48, 50, 60, 120, or 240 FPS options - Bit rates: Low, Standard, High, Beast (up to 160 Mbit/s) - 10-bit Dolby Vision HDR - 10-bit SDR - ProRes (+Apple Log on iPhone 15, 16, and 17 Pro Series) Note: Some resolution and FPS options are not available on older iPhone models. The bit rate may vary depending on the resolution, FPS, and scene of your video # Audio - ACC, PCM, AIFF audio formats - 44.1kHz and 48kHz audio sample rates (device-dependent) - Supports built-in and external microphones - Control gain for external microphones #Photo - JPEG, HEIF, RAW, file formats - 1:1 , 4:3, 3:2, and 16:9 aspect ratios

About

Luwian

Transform your phone into a professional camera with full manual controls for photography and videography. Edit your shots with advanced tools, including RAW file editing and creative filters, to achieve a professional masterpiece.

Highlights
  • Full manual camera controls (ISO, Shutter Speed, Exposure)
  • Precise focus and white balance adjustment
  • Analog film and cinematic filters
  • Professional video recording (Slow Motion, Time-lapse)
  • RAW file editing and color correction
  • Perspective correction and cropping
  • Long exposure and HDRi modes
Features
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Luwian & Raw Magic Pro: Capture, Control, and Create Your Masterpiece Transform your mobile device into a professional photography. Luwian delivers complete manual control to capture your vision with DSLR-level precision, while Raw Magic Pro provides the all-in-one editing suite to turn every shot into a professional masterpiece. Designed for enthusiasts and experts alike, this is the ultimate toolkit to unleash your creative power. Take command of your camera with a sophisticated, intuitive interface that gives you precise, real-time manual control over every photographic element.Core Manual Controls Exposure Triangle: Full manual control over ISO, Shutter Speed, and Exposure. Focus Mastery: Precise Focus Control and Focus Lock White Balance: Both preset and custom adjustment options Zoom Control: Fine-tune your framing with smooth zoom Modes & Features Full Mode Suite: Includes Manual, Auto, Portrait Mode, and a Shutter Timer (3 to 15 seconds setup). Creative Optics: Analog Film Mode, Cinetone Filter Mode, and a huge selection of 40 Filters, 29 Virtual FX, 17 Analog Films, and 36 Classic Movie Tones. Professional Video: Switch between Normal, Slow Motion, and Time-lapse video recording (with speed adjustable from 2x to 10x). Advanced: Mega-lapse: Capture stunning 8K time-lapse videos. Long Exposure: Dedicated modes for Day and Night long exposure photography and videography. HDRi: Classical High Dynamic Range Imaging photography. Cinematic Capture: Cinematic video capture and editing. Specialty Modes: Traditional Panoramic Capture (three photo sequence), Green Screen Video Recorder, and Camera Trap for animal and person detection. Workflow Tools: Frame Capture (with automatic perspective adjustment), Consistent Color Photography for low-light environments. Multi-Camera Recording: Multi camera recording mode using all three cameras at the same time. Depth & Backdrop: True Depth Backdrop Camera. Raw Magic Pro: The Ultimate Editing Suite Go beyond basic filters. Raw Magic Pro provides the professional tools you need to refine, restore, and transform your images with unparalleled fidelity and artistic freedom.Core Editing & Precision RAW & Color Control: Dive deep into your RAW files for advanced color, contrast, and exposure precision. Complete control over every color channel with RGB Color Adjustment. Structural Integrity: Effortlessly perfect your composition with Photo Crop & Perspective Correction. Detailed Adjustment: Utilize Advanced Detailed Photo Adjustment to manipulate specific areas of your image. Cinematic & Artistic Flair Authentic Film Looks: Apply the nostalgic aesthetic of classic film stocks with a diverse library of Analog Films and Filters. Hollywood Mood: Instantly add the drama and style of blockbusters with Cinematic Filter Effects inspired by iconic classic movies. Restoration & Enhancement Digital Darkroom: A dedicated space for film photographers, allowing you to easily convert negative film photos to positive photos digitally. Clarity: Restore detail in high-ISO shots with the Noise Reduction Tool and recover underexposed images with Low Light Enhancement. Seamless Fixes: The Image Healer Tool lets you flawlessly remove unwanted objects, blemishes, or distractions. Image Quality: Image Super Resolution upscales your photos with incredible fidelity. Dynamic Range: Create stunning images with enhanced highlights and shadows using HDRI Imaging Algorithms. Colorize History: Breathe new life into black-and-white photos by intelligently adding realistic color with the Image Colorizer. Modern Tools & Workflow Instant Bokeh: Effortlessly apply a professional depth of field (bokeh) effect to any photo, giving your images a stunning, portrait-quality look. Background Control: Instantly and accurately isolate your subject and Remove the Background with a single tap, or use the Green Screen Editor for precision chroma keying. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Beastcam4 screens
Luwian4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Luwian at Free against Beastcam's $2.99. Luwian also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). Beastcam's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and chart position (#89 vs unranked). On ratings volume, ads, monetization model 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

Luwian is free to download; Beastcam costs $2.99 up front. Luwian sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Beastcam asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Luwian holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 198 and 355 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 55% of Beastcam's written reviews are positive against 46% of Luwian's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Beastcam ships an update every 2 months, Luwian every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Beastcam versus Luwian: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeastcamLuwian
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (198 ratings)4.5 (355 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.3% of reviews — better45.6% of reviews
Number of ratings198355 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#89 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB211 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBeastGripErkan SIRIN

Customer experience

Beastcam

All ratings195 ratings
Positive73.8%
Neutral6.7%
Negative19.5%
Written reviews329 reviews
Positive55.3%
Neutral15.2%
Negative29.5%

Luwian

All ratings354 ratings
Positive87.3%
Neutral1.7%
Negative11.0%
Written reviews103 reviews
Positive45.6%
Neutral5.8%
Negative48.5%

User reviews

Beastcam

From 198 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great interface
  • 🔒 Lots of manual controls
  • 👍 Saves presets
  • 🚀 Cinematic stabilization
  • 👍 Good for videography

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
  • 🐛 Issues with zoom and lens switching
  • 🐛 Video recording problems
  • 🐛 Exporting/saving issues

Luwian

From 355 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 📸 Excellent image quality and sharpness with ProRAW
  • 🎯 Precise autofocus and tap-to-focus functionality
  • ⚙️ Extensive manual controls and detailed adjustments
  • 🎬 Professional-grade features rivaling DSLR cameras
  • 🎨 Creative filters and film stock options

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and CTD (crash-to-desktop) issues
  • 🐢 Very slow processing and performance
  • 🎨 Cluttered menu interface and poor UI/UX
  • 💳 Shift to subscription model in recent updates
  • 📱 Inconsistent performance across devices

Bugs and requests

Beastcam

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Crashes on iPhone 14 Pro Max
  • ProRes and 10-bit HDR not working
  • Upside down camera on some devices
  • Settings reset when changing lenses
  • Video recording not saving properly
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  • Compatibility issues with newer iPhones

Requested features

7 requests
  • Add support for Log/Flat profiles
  • Implement true constant frame rate
  • Add focus racking and focus peaking
  • Integrate with Apple Watch for remote control
  • Improve anamorphic lens support
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  • Add 48MP photo mode
  • Implement Dolby Vision and ProRes support

Luwian

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • App crashes immediately on startup, especially on iPad
  • Memory issues preventing photo capture
  • Panorama mode requests landscape when already in landscape
  • Duplicate panorama files in camera roll
  • Image preview turns dark brown when changing lenses
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  • Film stock settings not persisting after photo capture
  • Video files not saving properly
  • High-resolution video cannot be saved
  • App freezes and becomes unresponsive
  • Orientation lock issues requiring phone restart
  • Lens selection buttons not responding correctly
  • HDR processing extremely slow with artificial shadows
  • Portrait mode UI elements blocking display on front camera
  • App doesn't open after recent updates

Requested features

7 requests
  • Better effects and filters library
  • Improved focus peeking for manual focus
  • Clearer user instructions and documentation
  • Better panorama handling with single output
  • Improved video editing and saving capabilities
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  • Dark mode option
  • Simplified UI with better organization

In-app purchases

None

Beastcam

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Luwian

Subscriptions2
  • Luwian Pro Monthly Membership$2.991 Month
  • Luwian Pro Annual Membership7 Days trial$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Beastcam free?
Beastcam costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Luwian free?
Luwian is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Beastcam or Luwian?
Luwian is rated higher. Beastcam averages 4.0 out of 5 from 198 ratings, while Luwian averages 4.5 from 355 ratings.
Do Beastcam or Luwian have ads?
Neither Beastcam nor Luwian shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Beastcam or Luwian?
Beastcam ships an update every 2 months, and Luwian every 10 days. Most recently, Beastcam was updated on October 26, 2026 and Luwian on October 24, 2026.

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