# Luwian vs Beaver Point

The clearest difference is rating: Luwian at 4.5 against Beaver Point's 1.4. Luwian also leads on review sentiment (46% vs 8%) and ratings volume (354 vs 56). Beaver Point's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Luwian sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Beaver Point asks for nothing beyond the download.

Luwian holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Luwian has 354 ratings behind it against 56, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Luwian's written reviews are positive against 8% of Beaver Point's.

Luwian ships an update every 10 days, Beaver Point every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Luwian | Beaver Point |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (354 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/luwian/id1519571900/reviews)** | [1.4 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beaver-point/id1580548043/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **354** | 56 |
| Positive reviews | **45.6% of reviews** | 8.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 211 MB | 293 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Erkan SIRIN](https://appshunter.io/developer/617648754) | [Beaver technology (Shenzhen) Co. , Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1560127644) |

## What reviewers say

### Luwian

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/luwian/id1519571900)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Luwian Pro Monthly Membership | $2.99 | per month |
| Luwian Pro Annual Membership | $14.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 📸 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Beaver Point

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beaver-point/id1580548043)

This app connects to smart microscopes and telescopes for enhanced observation. It allows users to capture, save, and share their discoveries. Enjoy free updates and explore innovations for education and exploration.

**Highlights:** Connect to smart microscopes, Connect to smart telescopes, Capture discoveries, Preserve discoveries, Share discoveries, Free updates

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Works fine for some users
- 💡 Video recording improved
- 👍 Simple app interface (for some)
- 🚀 Connects to phone wirelessly

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Does not connect to microscope
- ❌ Black screen on connection
- ❌ App freezes frequently
- ❌ Cannot retrieve/save images
- ❌ WiFi connection issues

**Reported bugs**

- App does not see microscope
- WiFi connection fails
- Black screen after connecting
- App freezes when taking pictures
- App freezes when accessing device album

**Requested features**

- Fix connection issues
- Improve app stability
- Add support for DZ-S1
- Enable video playback
- Allow image download to Photos


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Luwian free?

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

### Is Beaver Point free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Luwian or Beaver Point?

Luwian is rated higher. Luwian averages 4.5 out of 5 from 354 ratings, while Beaver Point averages 1.4 from 56 ratings.

### Do Luwian or Beaver Point have ads?

Neither Luwian nor Beaver Point shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Luwian or Beaver Point?

Luwian ships an update every 10 days, and Beaver Point every 2 weeks. Most recently, Luwian was updated on October 12, 2026 and Beaver Point on October 15, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*