Comparison

VideoGrade vs LumaFusion

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

Head to head
About

VideoGrade

This app offers advanced color grading tools for videos, allowing users to precisely adjust image aesthetics. It provides real-time previews, detailed information, and a user-friendly interface for professional-looking results.

Highlights
  • Advanced color correction tools
  • High-quality filters
  • Real-time previews
  • Color histograms and clipping previews
  • Split screen comparison mode
  • Capture and save frames
  • Full HD and HD video export
Features
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Make your movies look exactly the way you want with VideoGrade, a powerful, flexible and easy to use color grading editor for video. Universal app, optimized for all the retina displays. http://videogradeapp.com/ VideoGrade is a color grading tool for your videos. It features high quality filters that will let you adjust the image on your videos in any way you can imagine. VideoGrade is built with freedom in mind: you will have total control over each of the filters. Whether you want to radically change the look of your videos, correct defects like color cast or poor lighting or subtly enhance them, VideoGrade has the tools you need. VideoGrade gives you all the information you need while editing: real-time previews of how the video will look like, color channels histogram, clipping previews and split screen mode for comparing the edited video with the original. All the freedom VideoGrade gives is presented in a clean, beautiful and easy to use interface. After just a few minutes, you will become familiar with everything VideoGrade offers. Under the hood, VideoGrade features a powerful render engine that takes maximum advantage of your device to process HD videos quickly. Download VideoGrade now and surprise everybody with the quality and look of your videos! MAIN FEATURES + Color correct any video recorded with (or synchronized to) your device easily. + All the filters that you will need to enhance or radically transform your videos. + Real-time previews, color histograms, clipping previews and split modes for comparison. + Capture frames from your videos and save them as images. + Export your videos in Full HD, HD or choose between the other export presets. Each update gets better! Stay tuned for new features and improvements. INCLUDED FILTERS Exposure, Contrast, Vibrance, Temperature, Vignette, Recovery, Sharpness, Monochrome, Brightness, Saturation, Effects, Channel mixer, Tint, Hue, Levels, Bloom, Posterize, Rotation. SUPPORT Questions? Problems? Suggestions? I would love to hear from you! Please send me an email to videograde@flainezapps.com. Note that if you leave a support question in the comments, I will not be able to write you back, so just shoot me an email instead. ===== "One of VideoGrade's best qualities is that it doesn't sacrifice simplicity for function or vice versa." - Gizmodo "VideoGrade is now an essential app for iOS videographers." - Cult of the Mac "VideoGrade is the best low-cost color correction app currently available for iOS." - Filmmaking with the iPad and the iPhone =====

About

LumaFusion

This professional video editing app offers a fluid, intuitive touch-screen experience for storytellers. It provides advanced tools for multi-track editing, layered effects, color correction, and audio control, allowing users to create and share high-quality videos.

Highlights
  • Six video/audio/graphic tracks
  • Layered effects and color correction
  • Advanced audio control
  • Multilayer titles and text
  • Flexible aspect ratios and frame rates
  • External monitor preview
  • Speed ramping and enhanced keyframing
Features
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LumaFusion: The Ultimate Storytelling Experience for Video Editing Welcome to the App Store’s “App of the Year” for 2021 and the recipient of the Editors’ Choice Award! The gold standard for storytellers worldwide. Offering a fluid, intuitive, touch-screen editing experience. PROFESSIONAL EDITING MADE EASY • Six video/audio or graphic tracks: Create multiple layer edits with smooth handling of 4K ProRes and HDR media. • Six Additional audio tracks: Build your soundscape. • The ultimate Timeline: Fluent editing using the world’s most flexible track-based AND magnetic timeline. • Loads of transitions: Keep your story moving. • External Monitor Preview: View on a big screen. • Markers, tags and notes: Stay organized. • Voiceover: Record VO while playing your movie. LAYERED EFFECTS AND COLOR CORRECTION • Green screen, luma, and chroma keys: For creative compositing. • Lock & Load Video Stabilizer: Steady your footage. • Powerful color correction: Create your own look. • Video Waveform, vector and histogram scopes. • LUTs: Import and apply multiple .cube or .3dl LUTs. • Unlimited keyframes: Animate effects with precision. • Customizable text and effect presets: Save and share your favorite animations and looks. • Grids and Guides: Precisely align elements with Title-Safe, Action-Safe and horizon line. ADVANCED AUDIO CONTROL • Graphic EQ, Parametric EQ and Voice Isolation: Fine-tune audio. • Keyframe audio levels, panning, and EQ: Craft seamless mixes. • Stereo and Dual-mono audio support: For interviews with multiple mics on one clip. • Audio Ducking: Balance your music and dialogue. • Third-party audio plugins: Enhance your sound. CREATIVE TITLES AND MULTILAYER TEXT • Multilayer titles: Combine shapes, images, and text into your graphic. • Customizable fonts, colors, borders, and shadows: Design eye-catching titles. • Import custom fonts: Strengthen your brand. • Save and share title presets: Perfect for collaboration. PROJECT FLEXIBILITY AND MEDIA LIBRARY • Aspect ratios for all uses: From widescreen cinema to social media. • Frame rates from 18fps to 240fps: Flexibility for any workflow. • Edit from Photos, Frame.io, and directly from USB-C drives: Access your content anywhere. • Import media from cloud storage: Wherever you store it. SHARE YOUR MASTERPIECES • Control resolution, quality, and format: • Share movies to social media, local storage or cloud storage. • Edit on multiple devices: Seamlessly transfer projects. ENHANCED FEATURES (purchase individually, or get them ALL as part of the Creator Pass subscription - see below) • Speed Ramping and Enhanced Keyframing - Create speed ramps, Bézier curves, and easing with this one-of-a-kind, easy to use feature. • XML Export: Send your project to Final Cut Pro for Mac • Multicam Studio: Synchronize 6 cameras or audio and tap to switch angles CREATOR PASS SUBSCRIPTION • Get full access to Storyblocks for LumaFusion: Millions of High-quality royalty-free music, SFX, and videos, PLUS get ALL the Enhanced Features above. EXCEPTIONAL FREE SUPPORT • Online tutorials: www.youtube.com/@LumaTouch • Reference Guide: luma-touch.com/lumafusion-reference-guide • Support: lumatouch.co/support

Screenshots

VideoGrade4 screens
LumaFusion4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: VideoGrade at $5.99 against LumaFusion's $29.99. VideoGrade also leads on review sentiment (74% vs 62%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 27.0). LumaFusion's advantage is ratings volume (25K vs 1.5K) and chart position (#9 vs unranked). On rating, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

VideoGrade costs $5.99 and LumaFusion $29.99 up front. VideoGrade sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and LumaFusion sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for VideoGrade against 4.7 for LumaFusion. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LumaFusion has 25K ratings behind it against 1.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of VideoGrade's written reviews are positive against 62% of LumaFusion's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VideoGrade ships an update every 6 weeks, LumaFusion monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
VideoGrade versus LumaFusion: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVideoGradeLumaFusion
Price$5.99 — better$29.99
Rating4.8 (1.5K ratings) — better4.7 (25K ratings)
Positive reviews73.5% of reviews — better61.8% of reviews
Number of ratings1.5K25K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#9 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better27.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB237 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFidel LainezLuma Touch LLC

Customer experience

VideoGrade

All ratings1,494 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral2.1%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews219 reviews
Positive73.5%
Neutral5.0%
Negative21.5%

LumaFusion

All ratings24,810 ratings
Positive94.3%
Neutral1.9%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews966 reviews
Positive61.8%
Neutral10.5%
Negative27.7%

User reviews

VideoGrade

From 1.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Quick and efficient
  • 🔍 Powerful color grading tools
  • 💡 Useful presets and customization
  • 🎥 Great for video editing on mobile

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
  • 🔍 Limited color adjustment options
  • 🔍 No audio editing capabilities
  • 🔍 Exporting issues and quality loss

LumaFusion

From 25K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Powerful mobile video editor
  • 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
  • 🚀 Fast rendering and performance
  • 🚀 Supports 4K and high-bitrate video
  • 🚀 Extensive audio controls and effects

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and stability issues
  • 🐛 Export/rendering problems with longer videos
  • 🐛 Audio sync issues
  • 🐛 Glitches with certain file formats
  • 🔒 Limited file management options

Bugs and requests

VideoGrade

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes on launch or during processing
  • Exporting issues causing video distortion
  • Incompatibility with newer iOS versions
  • Inability to adjust brightness on iPhone 13

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add HSL (Hue, Saturation, Luminance) controls
  • Implement non-destructive editing workflow
  • Improve export quality and options
  • Add support for more video formats and frame rates
  • Integrate with more video editing apps

LumaFusion

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes when exporting longer videos
  • Audio sync issues after editing
  • Glitches with certain file formats
  • Unreliable file management and media handling

Requested features

7 requests
  • Add speed ramping and curve-based speed adjustments
  • Implement more advanced color grading features (e.g., color wheels, curves)
  • Improve file management with folder support and better organization
  • Add masking and rotoscoping tools
  • Expand the number of video and audio tracks
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  • Implement live photo/video support
  • Add more transition and effect options

In-app purchases

5 purchases

VideoGrade

One-time5
  • Generous tip$0.99
  • Awesome tip$1.99
  • Amazing tip$4.99
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  • Stellar tip$9.99
  • Unbelievable tip!$19.99
6 purchases

LumaFusion

Subscriptions2
  • Creator Pass Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Creator Pass Yearly7 Days trial$69.991 Year
One-time4
  • FCPXML Export$19.99
  • Multicam Studio$19.99
  • Speed Ramping & Keyframing$19.99
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  • CoreMelt PaintX Plug-In$19.99

Questions

Is VideoGrade free?
VideoGrade costs $5.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is LumaFusion free?
LumaFusion costs $29.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, VideoGrade or LumaFusion?
VideoGrade is rated higher. VideoGrade averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while LumaFusion averages 4.7 from 25K ratings.
Do VideoGrade or LumaFusion have ads?
Neither VideoGrade nor LumaFusion shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VideoGrade or LumaFusion?
VideoGrade ships an update every 6 weeks, and LumaFusion monthly. Most recently, VideoGrade was updated on October 23, 2026 and LumaFusion on October 24, 2026.

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