# Neon Style vs Dark Studio

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dark Studio at 100% against Neon Style's 50%. Dark Studio also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.2). Neon Style's advantage is iOS requirement (13.6 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neon Style sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Dark Studio sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dark Studio holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Neon Style's written reviews are positive against 100% of Dark Studio's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Neon Style | Dark Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neon-style/id1529869073/reviews) | **[4.9 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-studio/id1618497131/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **11** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 72 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.6** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [talonsodev](https://appshunter.io/developer/490528857) | [Anatoly Lapshin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1331102741) |

## What reviewers say

### Neon Style

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neon-style/id1529869073)

Transform your photos and videos with cyberpunk-inspired color presets. Offers standard editing tools like curves, HSL, grain, and glow for creative control. Ideal for enhancing AI-generated art with a neon aesthetic.

**Highlights:** Cyberpunk color presets, Photo and video transformation, Standard adjustment tools, Curves, HSL, grain, and glow, AI art enhancement

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Neon Styles PRO - Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Neon Styles PRO - Yearly | $6.99 | per year |
| Neon Style - PRO | $6.99 | one-time |


### Dark Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-studio/id1618497131)

This app offers a vast collection of dark and color filters for photos and videos. Enhance your media with tinted glass effects, saturation correction, and unique gradients. Create personalized filters and export in high resolution with a premium subscription.

**Highlights:** Extensive dark and color filter library, Saturation correction for time/weather changes, Customizable filter creation and saving, High-resolution video export (up to 4K), Duotone and glow effects, Pixelation and movement effects

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1-month Premium Access | $4.99 | per month |
| 1-year Premium Access | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Neon Style free?

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

### Is Dark Studio free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Neon Style or Dark Studio?

Dark Studio is rated higher. Neon Style averages 3.2 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Dark Studio averages 4.9 from 11 ratings.

### Do Neon Style or Dark Studio have ads?

Neither Neon Style nor Dark Studio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Neon Style or Dark Studio?

Neon Style ships an update every 3 weeks, and Dark Studio every 3 weeks. Most recently, Neon Style was updated on October 24, 2026 and Dark Studio on October 24, 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.*