KelbyOne vs vfx Creators
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
KelbyOne
Access over 1,000 online courses from top industry experts to master photography, Photoshop, and Lightroom. Download lessons for offline learning and benefit from weekly new releases and curated learning tracks.
- Downloadable courses for offline learning
- 1,000+ courses from 100+ experts
- Weekly new content releases
- Curated learning tracks
- Exclusive member benefits (presets, brushes)
- Learn on the go
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Master Photography with KelbyOne: Downloadable Courses Anytime, Anywhere! Unlock your potential with KelbyOne, the premier destination for online photography training. Learn from over 100 top industry experts with our comprehensive library of 1,000+ courses covering everything from Photography Techniques, Photoshop/Lightroom and beyond. Key Features: -Download Courses for Offline Learning: Never miss an opportunity to improve your skills, even without internet access! -Weekly New Releases: Stay current with fresh content added every week. -Curated Learning Tracks: Progress at your pace and track your improvement. -Exclusive Member Benefits: Get free presets, brushes, and access to a supportive community. Whether you're starting your photography journey or looking to enhance your professional skills, KelbyOne offers practical, world-class instruction right at your fingertips. Learn on the Go: With KelbyOne’s mobile app, you can transform your commute or coffee break into a productive learning session. Join now and elevate your photography with KelbyOne! Terms of Use https://kelbyone.com/online-course-terms-of-use Privacy Policy https://kelbyone.com/privacy
vfx Creators
Access all your videos in one place with easy navigation and personalized notifications. Save your favorite content for quick retrieval and enjoy a streamlined experience without needing to remember passwords.
- Access all videos in one app
- Push notifications for news and updates
- Password-free video access
- Save favorite posts
- Easy to use interface
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Inside the vfx Creators app, you can: Access all of your videos in one easy to use app Receive push notifications with the latest news and updates Access to all of your videos without having to remember your password Save your favorite posts so you can quickly find them later END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: vfx Creators at 3.8 against KelbyOne's 2.2. vfx Creators also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). KelbyOne's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. KelbyOne sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. vfx Creators asks for nothing beyond the download.
vfx Creators holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of KelbyOne's written reviews are positive against 33% of vfx Creators's.
KelbyOne ships an update every 3 months, vfx Creators fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | KelbyOne | vfx Creators |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.2 (14 ratings) | 3.8 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 26.3% of reviews | 33.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 14 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kelby Media Group | Tyler Tometich |
Customer experience
KelbyOne
vfx Creators
Bugs and requests
KelbyOne
Reported bugs
3 issues- Login issues, unable to log in
- App crashes on startup
- Video playback problems (freezing, black screen)
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to download courses for offline viewing
- Improved search and navigation
- Resume playback from where you left off
- Favorites/bookmarking system
vfx Creators
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
KelbyOne
- KelbyOne Plus (1 Month Access)$9.99
- KelbyOne Pro (1 Month Access)$19.99
- KelbyOne Plus (1 Year Access)$99.99
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- KelbyOne Pro (1 Year Access)$199.99
vfx Creators
No in-app purchases
Questions
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