Comparison

NIKON IMAGE SPACE vs Luminar

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

Head to head
About

NIKON IMAGE SPACE

This app enhances your photo experience by providing tools to review, organize, and share your pictures. It allows seamless viewing of photos stored on your device and uploaded to a cloud service, with flexible sorting and album management options. Easily share your favorite moments via email or social media.

Highlights
  • View photos from device and cloud
  • Organize photos with albums
  • Sort photos by date and camera model
  • Share photos via URL, email, or SNS
  • Drag-and-drop thumbnail arrangement
  • Background upload/download processing
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This is an application for Nikon's photo sharing service, NIKON IMAGE SPACE. This service brings your photos even closer to you and increases your enjoyment of the pictures you've taken. The app is the result of persistent sophistication of three simple functions--reviewing, organizing and sharing. It delivers greater convenience, more comfort and enhanced smartness to the photo lives of all photo lovers. [Main Features] View - Both photos uploaded to NIKON IMAGE SPACE and those stored on the device may be viewed. - Switch between the two views (Grid/Flow) to enjoy viewing photos in a form suited to your preferences. - Photos can be viewed by sorting them by shooting date, camera model, and more. Management - Photos can be rearranged into an easy-to-understand organization with the use of albums and album cases. - Photos can be rearranged simply by performing drag-and-drop operations of their thumbnails. - The background processing feature allows the app to be operated while the upload or download process is underway. Sharing - The photos you want shared can be shared with the intended people by sending a URL. - The app allows you to easily share photos by email or through an SNS. [Other] - Access to all functions requires a signup with NIKON IMAGE SPACE. - Some features may not be available if you restrict the app’s access to contacts, pictures on the device, or other device features after installation. Remarks: - iPhone, iPad and iPod touch are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United States and other countries. - App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. - Other names of products are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

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

NIKON IMAGE SPACE4 screens
Luminar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Luminar at 4.8 against NIKON IMAGE SPACE's 2.8. Luminar also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (42% vs 22%). NIKON IMAGE SPACE's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support 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 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. NIKON IMAGE SPACE asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Luminar holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Luminar has 4.5K ratings behind it against 242, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of NIKON IMAGE SPACE's written reviews are positive against 42% of Luminar's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NIKON IMAGE SPACE ships an update every 3 months, Luminar every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 2, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
NIKON IMAGE SPACE versus Luminar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNIKON IMAGE SPACELuminar
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (242 ratings)4.8 (4.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews21.9% of reviews41.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2424.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#178 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Vision Pro
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB642 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNikon CorporationSkylum

Customer experience

NIKON IMAGE SPACE

All ratings242 ratings
Positive38.4%
Neutral14.0%
Negative47.5%
Written reviews178 reviews
Positive21.9%
Neutral10.7%
Negative67.4%

Luminar

All ratings4,534 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral1.4%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews794 reviews
Positive41.8%
Neutral13.5%
Negative44.7%

User reviews

NIKON IMAGE SPACE

From 242 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent app
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 📤 Easy photo sharing
  • 🌐 Seamless cloud integration

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes
  • ⚠️ Unreliable uploads
  • 🔍 Poor search functionality
  • 🔒 Login issues

Luminar

From 4.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Powerful editing tools
  • 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
  • 🎨 Great AI-powered features
  • 💡 Convenient mobile editing

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Subscription-only model
  • 🐛 Buggy and slow performance
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🔙 No option to save mid-edit

Bugs and requests

NIKON IMAGE SPACE

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Black screen on launch
  • Deleted user photos
  • Sync issues between app and website
  • Incompatibility with certain devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Download option for videos
  • Batch photo upload
  • Improved photo management tools
  • Compatibility with latest iOS versions

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

NIKON IMAGE SPACE

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

Luminar

Subscriptions6
  • 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
One-time3
  • Lifetime2 variants$69.99
  • Lifetime Desktop$99.99
  • Lifetime Access: Mobile + Desktop$179.99

Questions

Is NIKON IMAGE SPACE free?
NIKON IMAGE SPACE 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, NIKON IMAGE SPACE or Luminar?
Luminar is rated higher. NIKON IMAGE SPACE averages 2.8 out of 5 from 242 ratings, while Luminar averages 4.8 from 4.5K ratings.
Do NIKON IMAGE SPACE or Luminar have ads?
Neither NIKON IMAGE SPACE nor Luminar shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NIKON IMAGE SPACE or Luminar?
NIKON IMAGE SPACE ships an update every 3 months, and Luminar every 2 weeks. Most recently, NIKON IMAGE SPACE was updated on September 2, 2026 and Luminar on September 24, 2026.

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