# Presets for Lightroom vs ThrowBaks

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ThrowBaks at 100% against Presets for Lightroom's 26%. ThrowBaks also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 14) and ads (none vs shown). Presets for Lightroom's advantage is ratings volume (8.2K vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.2). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Presets for Lightroom sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. ThrowBaks asks for nothing beyond the download.

ThrowBaks holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Presets for Lightroom has 8.2K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of Presets for Lightroom's written reviews are positive against 100% of ThrowBaks's.

Presets for Lightroom ships an update every 5 weeks, ThrowBaks every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Presets for Lightroom | ThrowBaks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (8.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/presets-for-lightroom-editor/id1487984717/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/throwbaks/id6744651636/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8.2K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 26.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 162 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SCEP LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1612838932) | [Anthony Salesi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1808703654) |

## What reviewers say

### Presets for Lightroom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/presets-for-lightroom-editor/id1487984717)

Enhance your photos with professional-grade color filters and editing tools. Transform ordinary images into stunning visuals with just a few taps, perfect for social media sharing. Explore a wide variety of preset packages to create your unique visual style.

**Highlights:** Professional-grade photo editing, One-tap photo transformation, Social media ready images, Extensive preset packages, Customizable color stories, Pro filmmaker-inspired filters

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Lightroom Presets - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Light Photo Filter Preset Box | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Version | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Creativity Bundle (4 apps) | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Lightroom Presets - Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Light Photo Filter Preset Box | $19.99 | per year |
| Creativity Bundle (4 apps) | $19.99 | per month |
| App Bundle - Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Pro Version | $29.99 | per year |
| Creativity Bundle (4 apps) | $39.99 | per year |
| App Bundle - Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Pro Version | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good editing features
- 💡 Creative filters
- 🎨 Aesthetic edits

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Difficult to access paid features
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- ⚠️ Unreliable functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Presets not working as expected
- Subscription issues and inability to cancel
- Compatibility problems with newer devices

**Requested features**

- More free presets
- Easier integration with Lightroom
- Better customer support


### ThrowBaks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/throwbaks/id6744651636)

This app lets you revisit your past memories, one year at a time. It supports full-resolution photos, Live Photos, and videos, and displays their original locations. Your privacy is protected as it never collects or stores your data.

**Highlights:** View memories year by year, Full resolution photos, Live Photos, and videos, View memory locations, Share memories to other apps, 100% ad-free experience, Privacy-focused, no data collection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Presets for Lightroom free?

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

### Is ThrowBaks free?

ThrowBaks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Presets for Lightroom or ThrowBaks?

ThrowBaks is rated higher. Presets for Lightroom averages 4.7 out of 5 from 8.2K ratings, while ThrowBaks averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Presets for Lightroom or ThrowBaks have ads?

Presets for Lightroom shows ads; ThrowBaks does not.

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

Presets for Lightroom ships an update every 5 weeks, and ThrowBaks every 9 days. Most recently, Presets for Lightroom was updated on October 19, 2026 and ThrowBaks on October 13, 2026.

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