# Luwian vs MyPodOps

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MyPodOps at 100% against Luwian's 46%. MyPodOps also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). Luwian's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (354 vs 3). On price, 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. MyPodOps asks for nothing beyond the download.

MyPodOps holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Luwian has 354 ratings behind it against 3, 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 100% of MyPodOps's.

Luwian ships an update every 10 days, MyPodOps every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Luwian | MyPodOps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (354 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/luwian/id1519571900/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mypodops/id6757200971/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **354** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 45.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 211 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Erkan SIRIN](https://appshunter.io/developer/617648754) | [Digitiv LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1592688818) |

## 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


### MyPodOps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mypodops/id6757200971)

This app allows users to discover and listen to podcasts, as well as create, host, and grow their own shows. It offers features for both listeners, like personalized recommendations and offline playback, and creators, including recording tools, AI-powered clip creation, and audience analytics.

**Highlights:** Discover trending podcasts, Record studio-quality audio, Create social media clips with AI, Host podcasts and publish everywhere, Analyze audience engagement, Offline listening and playback controls

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Luwian free?

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

### Is MyPodOps free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Luwian or MyPodOps?

MyPodOps is rated higher. Luwian averages 4.5 out of 5 from 354 ratings, while MyPodOps averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Luwian or MyPodOps have ads?

Neither Luwian nor MyPodOps shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Luwian or MyPodOps?

Luwian ships an update every 10 days, and MyPodOps every 3 months. Most recently, Luwian was updated on October 20, 2026 and MyPodOps on October 4, 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.*