# LUT Studio vs Pixel Stretch Pro

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pixel Stretch Pro at 100% against LUT Studio's 65%. Pixel Stretch Pro also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 days). LUT Studio's advantage is ratings volume (789 vs 2) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LUT Studio sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Pixel Stretch Pro sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

LUT Studio holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LUT Studio has 789 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 65% of LUT Studio's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pixel Stretch Pro's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

LUT Studio ships an update every 5 days, Pixel Stretch Pro every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LUT Studio | Pixel Stretch Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (789 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lut-studio-color-grading-app/id6479377583/reviews)** | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-stretch-pro/id6781484242/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **789** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 64.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 268 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Phoneframes AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/6785491087) | [Emre ERTUNC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1787950836) |

## What reviewers say

### LUT Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lut-studio-color-grading-app/id6479377583)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Special Offer Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| LUT Studio Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| LUT Studio Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| LUT Studio Pro | $59.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $109.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and straightforward UI
- 🚀 Fast and reliable editing
- ✨ Great color grading capabilities
- 💡 Good for applying LUTs to log footage
- ✅ Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes constantly
- 🐛 Crashes when exporting
- 🐛 App is crashing
- 🐛 Keeps crashing when exporting
- 🐛 Crashed on first use

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes constantly when editing
- Source selection does not save
- Files do not save as intended
- App crashes when exporting
- App is constantly crashing

**Requested features**

- 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


### Pixel Stretch Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-stretch-pro/id6781484242)

Transform your photos into vibrant, pixel-stretched art with a simple yet powerful tool. Easily create abstract waves, smooth color trails, and bold visuals from any image. Perfect for creators seeking eye-catching edits without complex design software.

**Highlights:** Create pixel stretch art, Sample and stretch custom colors, Shape stretches with custom paths, High-quality image saving, Local device processing, Access recent creations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 Stretches | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10 Stretches | $2.99 | one-time |
| 25 Stretches | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LUT Studio free?

LUT Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pixel Stretch Pro free?

Pixel Stretch Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, LUT Studio or Pixel Stretch Pro?

LUT Studio is rated higher. LUT Studio averages 4.7 out of 5 from 789 ratings, while Pixel Stretch Pro averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do LUT Studio or Pixel Stretch Pro have ads?

Neither LUT Studio nor Pixel Stretch Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LUT Studio or Pixel Stretch Pro?

LUT Studio ships an update every 5 days, and Pixel Stretch Pro every 2 days. Most recently, LUT Studio was updated on October 25, 2026 and Pixel Stretch Pro on October 24, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*