Luminar vs Clear Pano
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- AI Sky Replacement
- AI Photo Enhancement
- AI Skin Retouching
- AI Body Shaping
- RAW File Editing
- Intuitive Gesture Controls
- Photo Filters
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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
Clear Pano
Easily transform 360 photos into professional virtual tours. Enhance images with AI, add interactive elements, and share them online or on Google Street View. Ideal for real estate, photography, and business.
- Import 360 panoramas
- AI object removal
- Add navigation and info hotspots
- Brand logo and company details
- One-tap cloud publishing
- Publish to Google Street View
- LiDAR-based floor plan scanning
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Clear Pano transforms your 360 photos into professional virtual tours in minutes — perfect for real estate agents, photographers, and businesses. CAPTURE & CREATE • Import 360 panoramas from your photo library • Organise scenes by floor for multi-level properties • Set the perfect starting view for each scene ENHANCE YOUR PHOTOS • Remove unwanted objects with AI-powered inpainting • Adjust colour enhancement for vibrant, eye-catching images • Add your brand logo to the nadir (bottom) of every scene INTERACTIVE TOURS • Add navigation hotspots to connect scenes seamlessly • Create info hotspots to highlight features and details • Place custom text overlays anywhere in the scene PROFESSIONAL BRANDING • Add your company logo, name, and contact details • Include property information and descriptions • Reusable brand profiles for consistent presentation PUBLISH & SHARE • One-tap publishing to the cloud • Share via link or embed on any website • Password protection for private tours • Manage published and unpublished tours easily GOOGLE STREET VIEW • Publish your 360 photos to Google Street View straight from the app • Place each photo on the map and set the direction it faces • Update or remove your published photos at any time • Available on paid plans FLOOR PLANS • Scan a property room by room on an iPhone or iPad with LiDAR • Clear Pano draws the floor plan, with room names and sizes • Edit walls, doors, windows and stairs, and type real room sizes • Share as a picture or PDF, and show it in your virtual tours TEAM COLLABORATION • Invite team members to your account • Lock tours to prevent accidental edits • Share brands across your team Whether you're showcasing properties, documenting spaces, or creating immersive experiences, Clear Pano gives you everything you need to build professional virtual tours — no technical expertise required. Download Clear Pano and start creating stunning virtual tours today. Subscription Terms: • Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period • Manage or cancel subscriptions in your Account Settings after purchase Terms of Service: https://clearpano.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://clearpano.com/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Luminar at 4.8 against Clear Pano's 4.0. Luminar also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (4.8K vs 1). Clear Pano's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 9 days). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Luminar sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Clear Pano sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Luminar holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Luminar has 4.8K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Luminar ships an update every 9 days, Clear Pano every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Luminar | Clear Pano |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (4.8K ratings) — better | 4.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 41.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4.8K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #161 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 670 MB | 133 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Skylum | Best360 Ltd |
Customer experience
Luminar
Clear Pano
Bugs and 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)
Clear Pano
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Luminar
- 1 Week2 variants$4.997 Days
- 1 Month$14.991 Month
- 12 Months7 Days trial$39.991 Year
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- 1 Year7 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Prime subscription$69.991 Year
- 12 Months + Prime7 Days trial$79.991 Year
- Lifetime2 variants$69.99
- Lifetime Web + Desktop$99.99
Clear Pano
- Plus10$5.001 Month
- 2 Seats$10.001 Month
- Plus50$10.001 Month
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- 3 Seats$15.001 Month
- Plus100$15.001 Month
- Plus200$20.001 Month
- 5 Seats$25.001 Month
- Plus500$39.001 Month
- Plus1000$50.001 Month
- 10 Seats$50.001 Month









