Comparison

DaVinci Resolve for iPad vs SLImageViewer

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

SLImageViewer

Features
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SL.ImageViewer is a fast and straightforward image viewer for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Open individual images or entire folders, browse your collection with ease, and inspect every detail in full screen, at actual pixel size, or with the built-in magnifier. SLImageViewer also includes practical image-editing tools. Rotate, flip, crop, and resize your images. Adjust brightness, contrast, and white balance, apply automatic enhancement, or create grayscale and inverted versions. Image information and camera data are presented in a clear, structured layout. Selected metadata—including the description, photographer, capture date, location, and copyright information—can be edited directly. Images can then be shared or converted to another format. The responsive ribbon automatically adapts to the available screen size, providing convenient access to every feature across all supported devices. Key features: • Open individual images or complete image folders • Browse quickly using the filmstrip • Slideshow and full-screen modes • Pixel-perfect 100% view • Built-in magnifier for fine details • Gesture and scroll-wheel navigation • Rotate and flip images horizontally or vertically • Freeform cropping and predefined image sizes • Resize images by percentage • Adjust brightness, contrast, and white balance • Automatic image enhancement • Grayscale and inversion effects • Undo and redo editing steps • View file, camera, and EXIF information • Edit selected image metadata • Share images and convert between image formats • Light or dark viewing background • Thumbnail caching for faster browsing • German and English interface • Optimized for iPhone, iPad, and Mac

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SLImageViewer at none against DaVinci Resolve for iPad's 1. SLImageViewer also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). DaVinci Resolve for iPad's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.6). On price and ads 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

Both are free to download. DaVinci Resolve for iPad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SLImageViewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DaVinci Resolve for iPad ships an update every 3 weeks, SLImageViewer every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
DaVinci Resolve for iPad versus SLImageViewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDaVinci Resolve for iPadSLImageViewer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews54.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings3K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.6
Further details — not scored
Size3.6 GB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBlackmagic Design IncStefan Lux Dr

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

SLImageViewer

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

SLImageViewer

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 SLImageViewer free?
SLImageViewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DaVinci Resolve for iPad or SLImageViewer have ads?
Neither DaVinci Resolve for iPad nor SLImageViewer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DaVinci Resolve for iPad or SLImageViewer?
DaVinci Resolve for iPad ships an update every 3 weeks, and SLImageViewer every 4 days. Most recently, DaVinci Resolve for iPad was updated on November 3, 2026 and SLImageViewer on October 26, 2026.

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