# LUMA Camera & Presets vs zerocam

The clearest difference is rating: LUMA Camera & Presets at 4.2 against zerocam's 3.9. LUMA Camera & Presets also leads on review sentiment (64% vs 53%) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LUMA Camera & Presets sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and zerocam sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

LUMA Camera & Presets holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 275 and 148 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of LUMA Camera & Presets's written reviews are positive against 53% of zerocam's.

LUMA Camera & Presets ships an update weekly, zerocam every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | LUMA Camera & Presets | zerocam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (275 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/luma-camera-and-presets/id1621242897/reviews)** | [3.9 (148 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zerocam/id6483933438/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **275** | 148 |
| Positive reviews | **63.6% of reviews** | 52.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 23 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.8** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rafal Kopiec](https://appshunter.io/developer/1393047763) | [Zero Camera Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/6791140306) |

## What reviewers say

### LUMA Camera & Presets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/luma-camera-and-presets/id1621242897)

This app offers advanced camera controls for capturing high-quality RAW photos and a non-destructive editing suite. It provides manual adjustments for ISO, shutter speed, focus, and white balance, along with professional color grading and tone curve tools. Optional premium features enhance resolution and offer exclusive presets.

**Highlights:** Bayer RAW capture, Manual ISO/shutter control, Live preset rendering, Non-destructive RAW development, 3-way color grading, 5-point tone curve, EDR 10-bit export

**Features:** Family Sharing, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LUMA Club | $0.99 | per month |
| LUMA Club | $3.99 | per year |
| LUMA Pro | Free | one-time |
| LUMA Club | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Excellent UI redesign
- 🎨 Great attention to detail
- 🎛️ Full manual controls
- 💡 Versatile for all levels
- 🖼️ Sleek and sophisticated design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Singular bug causing major pains
- 🤔 Complicated, no tutorial
- ⚙️ Edits are painful due to lag
- 😵 Edits take effect unexpectedly
- 🔄 Irritating import/develop workflow

**Reported bugs**

- In manual mode, setting shutter speed to longest breaks check button, app lags, button stops working
- Cannot make presets, nothing happens when clicking
- Editing is painful, adjustments don't work then adjust too much due to lag
- Importing (pro)Raw files may crash
- Import to gallery after importing it twice

**Requested features**

- Tutorial when installing the app
- Labeling for better understanding
- Ability to make presets
- Pre-made presets
- Add location automatically to photos


### zerocam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zerocam/id6483933438)

Capture authentic photos without AI overprocessing. This app offers a clean image pipeline for natural results, letting you shoot with simplicity and preserve your phone's full hardware potential. It includes subtle color grades and multi-exposure for artistic shots.

**Highlights:** No AI overprocessing, Natural distortion-free look, Simple interface, no settings, Native lens support, Zero Looks color grades, Multi-exposure mode, Pro-grade RAW & JPG

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Zerocam ∞ | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Zerocam + Mono Bundle | $2.99 | per month |
| Zerocam ∞ | $3.39 | per month |
| Annual Zerocam + Mono Bundle | $17.99 | per year |
| Zerocam ∞ | $19.99 | per year |
| Zerocam Infinite | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simplicity and minimalism
- 👍 Natural, unprocessed photos
- 💡 Bypasses iPhone's over-processing
- 🎨 Great color and lighting
- 👍 Charming, playful UI

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 💰 Subscription-based pricing
- 🤔 Lack of features (no tap to focus, flash, etc.)
- 🤔 Distracting shutter button text
- 🤔 Lens switching not intuitive

**Reported bugs**

- Photos not saving
- Viewfinder not working
- Inconsistent performance

**Requested features**

- Tap to focus
- Camera flash
- Front camera support
- Higher resolution capture
- More zoom options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LUMA Camera & Presets free?

LUMA Camera & Presets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is zerocam free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LUMA Camera & Presets or zerocam?

LUMA Camera & Presets is rated higher. LUMA Camera & Presets averages 4.2 out of 5 from 275 ratings, while zerocam averages 3.9 from 148 ratings.

### Do LUMA Camera & Presets or zerocam have ads?

Neither LUMA Camera & Presets nor zerocam shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LUMA Camera & Presets or zerocam?

LUMA Camera & Presets ships an update weekly, and zerocam every 8 days. Most recently, LUMA Camera & Presets was updated on October 27, 2026 and zerocam on October 27, 2026.

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