Comparison

LUT Studio vs Ocean Edit

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

Head to head
About

LUT Studio

Easily apply professional cinematic color grading to your videos with a wide range of built-in filters and advanced film emulation effects. Supports LOG profiles for greater control and offers real-time previews and 4K export.

Highlights
  • Cinematic color grading
  • 90+ built-in LUTs
  • LOG profile support
  • Halation, bloom, and film grain effects
  • Real-time LUT preview
  • Custom .cube LUT support
  • 4K export
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LUT Studio - Cinematic Video LUTs & Film Look Editor Transform your footage with cinematic color grading using LUT Studio - the ultimate video color correction and editing app for creators, filmmakers, and mobile videographers. With just a few taps, you can apply beautiful, professional-grade video filters and give your videos a stunning film look. Whether you're shooting vlogs, short films, or social media clips, LUT Studio brings the power of DaVinci Resolve - style color correction to your phone. Cinematic color grading made it easy. Import your clip, browse through our 90+ built-in LUTs, and instantly apply rich, moody, or vibrant tones. Our filters are optimized to match the color of a wide variety of footage styles. Whether you're aiming for a bold look or subtle enhancement, cinematic camera effects are now mobile. LOG profile support Take complete control over your dynamic range with support for major flat color profiles, including: • Apple Log • DJI Osmo Pocket 3 D-Log • DJI Mini 4 Pro • And more coming soon These profiles give you the power to push your video color grading further than ever before. Whether you're using a phone, drone, or mirrorless camera, LUT Studio helps you maximize every pixel. True film emulation Go beyond standard filters for videos. Add a cinematic touch with real film-inspired effects: • Halation - replicate glowing highlights for a dreamy, analog vibe • Bloom - soften light sources for a natural film glow • Grain - add rich texture and vintage aesthetics to your footage Our film editor tools make your footage feel like it came straight from a high-end post-production suite. Key Features: • Real-time LUT preview on video clips • Built-in and custom .cube LUT support (from DaVinci Resolve and more) • Halation, bloom, and film grain effects • Support for 4K export • Designed and optimized for iPhone • Works with color grading and log footage Designed for creators, by creators Whether you're capturing daily vlogs, travel footage, or professional content, LUT Studio empowers you to craft a consistent, high-quality cinematic video look. The app bridges the gap between mobile convenience and pro-level grading tools. Perfect for: • YouTubers & filmmakers • Social media creators • Drone pilots • Anyone who wants to improve video aesthetics with simple yet powerful camera filters With a clean UI and blazing-fast performance, LUT Studio is the color editor app that turns your mobile device into a pocket-sized film editor. Why LUT Studio stands out: • Powerful color grading tools without the learning curve of desktop software • Better video filters than basic apps - real cinematic results • Optimized for speed and simplicity • Compatible with footage from a wide range of sources Whether you're new to grading or a pro looking for a fast mobile solution, this cinematic camera app is your perfect companion. Apply custom filters for videos, match tones with precision, and export your masterpiece with confidence. Download LUT Studio today and unlock the power of mobile video color grading - from log profiles to the final grade. Create your look. Tell your story. Elevate your visuals. Contact Us Got questions about Lut Studio? We're here to help! Reach out to us at: Email: https://www.phone-frames.com Follow and message us on our Instagram: instagram.com/lutstudioapp/ Feel free to drop us a line anytime for support, feedback, or just to share your amazing color-graded videos with us! Terms of use: https://lutstudio.app/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://lutstudio.app/privacy-policy

About

Ocean Edit

Enhance your underwater videos with professional color grading tools. Restore footage from various cameras with one tap, adjust white balance, and utilize a comprehensive grading stack. Export up to 4K with customizable settings.

Highlights
  • 348 bundled underwater LUTs
  • Auto white balance with chromatic centroid analysis
  • Full grading stack (temperature, tint, exposure, HSL, curves)
  • Live preview at display resolution
  • 4K video export (H.264/HEVC)
  • Custom LUT import
Features
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Ocean Edit is a professional underwater color grading app for divers, freedivers, and snorkellers. Restore your DJI, GoPro, Insta360, and mirrorless footage with one tap. WHAT YOU GET • A range of LUTs designed for underwater footage across major action cameras and mirrorless rigs • Auto white balance using AI analysis — drag a slider, watch the cast lift • Full grading stack: temperature, tint, exposure, contrast, channel recovery, HSL bands, RGB curves • Live preview at display resolution — every adjustment applies in real time • Export video up to 4K with H.264 or HEVC, configurable bitrate up to 100 Mbps • Import your own .cube LUTs and organise them into folders • The Solstice LUT (every camera variant) • Full color grading tools • Up to 30fps video export • Custom LUT import OCEAN EDIT PRO • 60fps and 120fps export for slow-motion content • Cancel anytime TERMS & PRIVACY Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://grade-co.com/pages/ocean-edit-privacy-policy

Screenshots

LUT Studio4 screens
Ocean Edit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ocean Edit at 100% against LUT Studio's 65%. Ocean Edit also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). LUT Studio's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (789 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. LUT Studio sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Ocean Edit sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ocean Edit holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LUT Studio has 789 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of LUT Studio's written reviews are positive against 100% of Ocean Edit's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LUT Studio ships an update every 5 days, Ocean Edit weekly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
LUT Studio versus Ocean Edit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLUT StudioOcean Edit
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (789 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings789 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterWeekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size268 MB232 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhoneframes AGHayden Summers

Customer experience

LUT Studio

All ratings786 ratings
Positive92.7%
Neutral3.2%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews74 reviews
Positive64.9%
Neutral9.5%
Negative25.7%

Ocean Edit

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

LUT Studio

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • App crashes constantly when editing
  • Source selection does not save
  • Files do not save as intended
  • App crashes when exporting
  • App is constantly crashing
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  • App crashes after subscription
  • App crashes when exporting photos
  • App stays loading
  • App doesn't save videos, says error
  • App is unresponsive or slow to response
  • App is not active during render
  • Project gone if phone locks

Requested features

14 requests
  • Make it compatible for Mac/iPad
  • Batch process to convert files
  • iPad version of the app full screen
  • Multiple batch color grading
  • Exportation of LUTs
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  • Higher export quality
  • Remove in-app purchases
  • Make it free or a symbolic subscription
  • More free items
  • Copy edits to another clip
  • Library or settings saver
  • Make a color grade option
  • Support for more color spaces
  • Moving scratches preset

Ocean Edit

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

LUT Studio

Subscriptions9
  • Weekly subscription$7.997 Days
  • Weekly subscription3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Monthly subscription$9.991 Month
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  • Special Offer Annual$29.991 Year
  • LUT Studio Pro7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • LUT Studio Pro3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription$39.991 Year
  • Annual subscription$49.991 Year
  • LUT Studio Pro7 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$109.99
2 purchases

Ocean Edit

Subscriptions1
  • Ocean Edit Pro$4.991 Month
One-time1
  • One time purchase$69.99

Questions

Is LUT Studio free?
LUT Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ocean Edit free?
Ocean Edit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, LUT Studio or Ocean Edit?
Ocean Edit is rated higher. LUT Studio averages 4.7 out of 5 from 789 ratings, while Ocean Edit averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do LUT Studio or Ocean Edit have ads?
Ocean Edit shows ads; LUT Studio does not.
Which is updated more often, LUT Studio or Ocean Edit?
LUT Studio ships an update every 5 days, and Ocean Edit weekly. Most recently, LUT Studio was updated on October 25, 2026 and Ocean Edit on October 25, 2026.

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