Comparison

Muse Frame vs Luminar

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

Head to head
About

Muse Frame

This app displays your digital art collection in high resolution on a connected frame. It securely connects to your digital wallet to verify ownership and allows you to mint your own digital art directly from your mobile device onto the blockchain.

Highlights
  • 4K digital art display
  • Connects to Metamask/Trustwallet
  • NFT ownership verification
  • Direct mobile NFT minting
  • Polygon blockchain integration
  • Sell NFTs on marketplaces
Features
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Muse bridges the gap between the digital and the physical, by showcasing the most compelling digital art in 4K clarity, from your digital wallet onto the Muse Frame. Simply connect to your Metamask or Trustwallet and the intelligent Muse App will display and curate your collection onto the Muse Frame, while keeping the token locked securely in your digital wallet. Ownership verification is our highest priority and by using the Muse App, NFT ownership is verified with a simple QR code scan. With our unparalleled minting functionality, Muse users can instantly mint their own pictures and digital art onto the Polygon blockchain, directly from their mobile device into their desired digital wallet. Once minted, users acquire their non-fungible token into their wallet and can sell their NFT’s on any desired marketplace. Welcome to Muse. If you have any questions, please email us at support@museframe.com.au Terms of Use: https://www.museframe.io/policies/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://www.museframe.io/policies/privacy-policy

About

Luminar

This app offers powerful AI-driven photo editing tools for mobile devices. It features intuitive controls, smart enhancements for skies, lighting, and skin, and a range of editing options for composition and style. Supports RAW files and integrates with Apple devices.

Highlights
  • AI Sky Replacement
  • AI Photo Enhancement
  • AI Skin Retouching
  • AI Body Shaping
  • RAW File Editing
  • Intuitive Gesture Controls
  • Photo Filters
Features
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Luminar — Your all-in-one, on-the-go photo editor and creative companion for iPhone, iPad and Vision Pro. Explore powerful AI-driven tools and an interactive interface that responds to your touch, delivering a uniquely engaging photo editing experience. Streamlined design with unparalleled control Luminar's user-friendly design allows you to edit your photos with intuitive gestures, featuring smoothly gliding sliders and spinning dials that respond realistically to your touch with motion and sound. With Luminar, there are no complicated functions or processes. Less fuss, more creativity. Smart AI enhancements Powered by cutting-edge technology, Luminar is the revolutionary smart AI photo enhancer for your every need: - SkyAI: Seamlessly replace dull skies with brilliant ones for impressive backdrops - EnhanceAI: Effortlessly enhance photo quality with a single slide, adjusting color, tone and clarity for professional results in seconds - StructureAI: Unlock hidden details and clarity in your images, enhancing contrast and texture for striking visual impact - Light Depth: Add natural depth and dimension with AI-powered, depth-aware lighting - FaceAI: Automatically enhance face features, brighten the face and subtly refine proportions - SkinAI: Automatically retouch the skin and remove imperfections for a clean and smooth result - BodyAI: Shape a subject’s midsection in a realistic way by adding or removing volume - BokehAI: Blur backgrounds, adjust focus, customize bokeh shapes All-in-one powerhouse - Curves: Edit photos with precise color and tone adjustments, achieving the perfect balance and mood - Details: Enhance every detail with just a tap, bringing your images to life with clarity and sharpness - Crop: Easily trim, align, flip and rotate for the perfect composition, ensuring your images stand out - Landscape: Transform your landscapes with ease and enhance golden hour lighting, brighten foliage, or remove haze for breathtaking results - Monochrome: Convert your color photos to stunning black and white masterpieces, adding depth and mood to your images - Erase: Effortlessly remove distracting elements from your photos to place focus on your subjects - Photo Filters: Enjoy a diverse collection of photo effects that add a unique style to your shots - RAW File Support: Edit your RAW photos directly on your mobile, preserving maximum image quality Seamless integration with Apple devices Designed for the Apple ecosystem, Luminar makes it easy to edit photos taken on your iPhone or iPad, enhancing your editing workflow. On the iPad, you can add personal touches using the Apple Pencil for sharper details and convenient edits. Plus, discover a new immersive editing experience with Vision Pro, optimized for iPadOS and VisionOS. Luminar — Envision more Whether you're a beginner or a pro, the Luminar AI photo editor offers a range of features to suit your needs, including detail enhancement, photo retouching, color adjustment, and more. Try Luminar now and experience next-level photo editing at your fingertips. Compatibility Note: The Luminar picture editor is optimized for devices running iOS/iPadOS 17 and newer. Please note that on iPad 6-gen, certain advanced features such as Erase, Sky AI and Relight AI are not available. To access all features, you need to purchase one of the plans below: 1 Week subscription 12 Months subscription (+7 days free trial. Once the trial is over, you will be charged a yearly subscription) Lifetime license Subscriptions auto-renew at the cost of the chosen package, unless canceled 24-hours in advance prior to the end of the current period. The subscription fee is charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. You may manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://skylum.com/legal Terms of use: https://skylum.com/legal-eula

Screenshots

Muse Frame4 screens
Luminar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Luminar at 4.8 against Muse Frame's 2.1. Luminar also leads on ratings volume (4.7K vs 11) and review sentiment (42% vs 22%). Muse Frame's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14). On price, update cadence, ads 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

Both are free to download. Luminar sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Muse Frame asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Luminar holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Luminar has 4.7K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of Muse Frame's written reviews are positive against 42% of Luminar's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Muse Frame ships an update every 2 weeks, Luminar every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Muse Frame versus Luminar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMuse FrameLuminar
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (11 ratings)4.8 (4.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews22.2% of reviews41.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings114.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#137 — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB667 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMUSE FRAME PTY LTDSkylum

Customer experience

Muse Frame

All ratings11 ratings
Positive27.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative72.7%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive22.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative77.8%

Luminar

All ratings4,700 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral1.3%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews809 reviews
Positive41.5%
Neutral13.6%
Negative44.9%

Bugs and requests

Muse Frame

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Luminar

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes and freezes
  • Issues with saving and exporting
  • Inaccurate AI-powered tools

Requested features

4 requests
  • Batch editing and presets
  • Raw file support
  • Masking and local adjustments
  • Export options (PNG, TIFF)

In-app purchases

None

Muse Frame

No in-app purchases

11 purchases

Luminar

Subscriptions8
  • 1 Week2 variants$4.997 Days
  • 1 Month$14.991 Month
  • 6 Months$25.996 Months
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  • 12Months with monthly payment$39.991 Year
  • 12 Months7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • 1 Year7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Prime subscription$69.991 Year
  • 12 Months + Prime7 Days trial$79.991 Year
One-time3
  • Lifetime2 variants$69.99
  • Lifetime Web + Desktop$99.99
  • Lifetime Access: Mobile + Desktop$179.99

Questions

Is Muse Frame free?
Muse Frame is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Luminar free?
Luminar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Muse Frame or Luminar?
Luminar is rated higher. Muse Frame averages 2.1 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Luminar averages 4.8 from 4.7K ratings.
Do Muse Frame or Luminar have ads?
Neither Muse Frame nor Luminar shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Muse Frame or Luminar?
Muse Frame ships an update every 2 weeks, and Luminar every 9 days. Most recently, Muse Frame was updated on October 12, 2026 and Luminar on October 22, 2026.

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