Comparison

DaVinci Resolve for iPad vs Hand Slate

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

Head to head
About

DaVinci Resolve for iPad

This professional video editing and color correction application combines powerful tools into a single interface. It offers fast editing workflows, advanced color grading, and collaborative features for seamless project management. Learn Hollywood-standard techniques within a single, intuitive app.

Highlights
  • Integrated editing and color correction
  • Fast cut page editing
  • Advanced color grading tools
  • Blackmagic Cloud collaboration
  • AI-powered tools
  • Multi-cam editing
Features
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DaVinci Resolve for iPad DaVinci Resolve for iPad is the world’s only solution that combines editing and color correction in one software tool! Its elegant, modern interface is fast to learn and easy for new users, yet powerful for professionals. DaVinci Resolve lets you work faster and at a higher quality because you don’t have to learn multiple apps or switch software for different tasks. That means you can work with camera original quality images throughout the entire process. It’s like having your own post production studio in a single app! Best of all, by learning DaVinci Resolve, you’re learning how to use the exact same tools used by Hollywood professionals in high end post production studios! Turn work around fast using cut page editing! The cut page is perfect for projects with tight deadlines that you have to turn around quickly. It’s also great for documentary work. The cut page has a streamlined interface that’s fast to learn and designed for speed. Features such as source tape for visual media browsing, fast review, and smart editing tools help you work faster than ever. The sync bin and source overwrite tools are the fastest way to edit multi-cam programs, with easy to create perfectly synchronized cut aways! With DaVinci Resolve you’ll spend more time editing and less time hunting for shots. Hollywood’s favorite color corrector! The DaVinci Resolve for iPad color page is Hollywood’s most advanced color corrector and has been used to color and finish more high end feature films and television shows than any other system! It’s also approachable with features designed to make it easier for new users to get great results while they continue to learn the advanced tools. For example, primary control sliders will be familiar to anyone who’s used image editing software, making it easy to adjust contrast, temperature, mid-tone detail, saturation and more. The color page has an incredible range of primary and secondary color grading features including PowerWindows™, qualifiers, 3D trackers, advanced HDR grading tools and more! Blackmagic Cloud Collaboration DaVinci Resolve for iPad supports the revolutionary Blackmagic Cloud, a whole new way of collaborating using cloud based workflows. Simply create a Blackmagic Cloud ID and set up a project library for your project. You can assign any number of collaborators to a project, using Blackmagic Cloud to share projects. Multiple people can work on the same timeline! When changes are made, you can see and accept them, changes are only applied when you accept updates. A single click can relink files, update timelines, or view changes. Built in timeline compare tools let you merge changes into a master timeline so others can continue with edits. AI Tools for Creativity with Studio In-App-Purchase Upgrade to DaVinci Resolve Studio to get cutting edge AI processing powered by the DaVinci AI Neural Engine. Tools such as magic mask need only a single stroke to locate and track people, features and objects in a shot. You can make characters stand out in an under lit shot, or invert the mask and stylize the background. Smart reframe repurposes footage to dramatically different aspect ratios by recognizing the action in a scene and panning within it so you can quickly create square or vertical versions for posting to social media. Voice isolation lets you easily remove loud, undesirable sounds from interviews and dialogue recordings from noisy locations. AI tools create quick, accurate results saving you hours of time! Compatibility Recommended for use with Apple iPad Pro M1 or newer models with a minimum of 8GB of RAM. Earlier iPad models may be restricted to HD, and memory limitations may limit some features. DaVinci Resolve projects (drp) and project archives (dra) are fully compatible with DaVinci Resolve 20 on desktop. Supported file formats include H.264, H.265, Apple ProRes and Blackmagic RAW. Supports the Magic Keyboard, Apple Pencil as well as Studio and PRO XDR Displays.

About

Hand Slate

This app offers a digital clapperboard experience with freehand writing capabilities. Utilize pen and pencil brushes with various colors and easily erase or clear your notes. A lock feature prevents accidental edits, and multiple style modes personalize the interface.

Highlights
  • Digital clapperboard functionality
  • Freehand writing with pen/pencil
  • 10 color options
  • Eraser and clear canvas
  • Undo/redo actions
  • Editing lock feature
  • Nine style modes
Features
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Hand Slate is a professional digital clapperboard designed for iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch, crafted for seamless handwriting with Apple Pencil. It allows you to quickly capture ideas with freehand writing, using two brush types—pen and pencil—and 10 beautiful color options for a personalized touch. Mistakes can be easily erased, and you can also clear the canvas with a single tap. The app supports undo and redo actions, giving you full control over your notes. A lock feature is also available: when you don’t need to make changes, simply tap the “Lock” button to disable text editing. Unlock it anytime to resume editing. Additionally, nine unique style modes allow you to select the interface that best suits your preferences. With a clean, user-friendly interface, this app provides a practical and professional solution for digital slating.

Screenshots

Hand Slate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: DaVinci Resolve for iPad at Free against Hand Slate's $4.99. DaVinci Resolve for iPad also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 16 months). Hand Slate's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On review sentiment, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

DaVinci Resolve for iPad is free to download; Hand Slate costs $4.99 up front. DaVinci Resolve for iPad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Hand Slate asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DaVinci Resolve for iPad ships an update every 3 weeks, Hand Slate every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
DaVinci Resolve for iPad versus Hand Slate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDaVinci Resolve for iPadHand Slate
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.5 (3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews54.8% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 16 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.017.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3.6 GB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBlackmagic Design Inc庆猛 邓

Customer experience

DaVinci Resolve for iPad

All ratings2,992 ratings
Positive88.3%
Neutral3.9%
Negative7.8%
Written reviews1,245 reviews
Positive54.8%
Neutral14.4%
Negative30.8%

Hand Slate

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

DaVinci Resolve for iPad

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes on startup for some users
  • Inability to open previously saved projects
  • Audio sync issues when working with large files
  • Inconsistent behavior when using external monitors
  • Glitches when working with stop-motion footage

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for more video/audio formats
  • Implement a dedicated help/tutorial section
  • Improve timeline scrubbing and scrolling experience
  • Introduce more customization options for the UI
  • Add ability to import media directly from Photos app

Hand Slate

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

DaVinci Resolve for iPad

One-time1
  • DaVinci Resolve Studio$94.99
None

Hand Slate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DaVinci Resolve for iPad free?
DaVinci Resolve for iPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hand Slate free?
Hand Slate costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do DaVinci Resolve for iPad or Hand Slate have ads?
Neither DaVinci Resolve for iPad nor Hand Slate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DaVinci Resolve for iPad or Hand Slate?
DaVinci Resolve for iPad ships an update every 3 weeks, and Hand Slate every 16 months. Most recently, DaVinci Resolve for iPad was updated on October 29, 2026 and Hand Slate on October 20, 2026.

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