Comparison

Leonardo vs LumaFusion

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

Head to head
About

Leonardo

This powerful photo editor offers desktop-level functionality with true layer support, advanced selection tools, and masking capabilities. Edit images with real-time adjustments, apply a wide range of filters and effects, and export your work in various formats, including PSD with layers. Save projects to continue editing later.

Highlights
  • True layer support
  • Advanced selection tools
  • Mask editing
  • Real-time adjustments
  • PSD export with layers
  • Preset photo effects
  • Project saving
Features
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Universal Photo Editor with support for Layers, Selection, Masks and of course filters, effects and other tools. An editor so powerful that you could do almost anything that you thought was possible only on a desktop. √ True layer support, just like photo editing on desktop. √ Selection. You can select an area and work with filters and effects only on that area. √ Layers can be masked. And not just with brush, you get a whole set of mask editing tool. √ Layers support all that a true layer app should. Blending, Opacity, Transform, Duplicate, Merge and flatten. √ The app is so fast that most of the operations are real time. You don't have to wait while adjusting the sliders. √ Handles Exif, IPTC, Geotag etc. You can even edit Geotag and IPTC. √ Exports PSD with layers. And of course exports JPEG and PNG too. √ Copy/Paste with selections and masks. √ Undo/Redo. √ Powerful filters you will hardly find on many other apps. √ 25 preset photo effects. √ Tools like Crop, Straighten, Clone stamp, color gradient, paint brush, red eye brush and add text etc. √ You can save your projects with all layers and selections preserved and work on them back and forth. √ 18 video tutorials. √ Resolution up to 4096x4096 on iPad3 and above and on iPhone max resolution is equal to the resolution of the built-in camera. And yes, it runs on both iPhone and iPad. Note that reduce noise filter is available only on iPhone 5 and iPad3 and above. To get maximum resolution you will need to... 1. Go to home screen. 2. Press on the "?" button. 3. Under resolution, select the max.

About

LumaFusion

This professional video editing app offers a fluid, intuitive touch-screen experience for creating compelling stories. It provides advanced tools for multi-track editing, layered effects, color correction, and audio control, enabling users to craft high-quality videos for various platforms.

Highlights
  • Multi-track video/audio editing
  • Layered effects and color correction
  • Advanced audio controls
  • Customizable titles and text
  • Flexible project and media management
  • 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

Leonardo4 screens
LumaFusion4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Leonardo at $4.99 against LumaFusion's $29.99. Leonardo also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and review sentiment (77% vs 62%). LumaFusion's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (25K vs 129). On update cadence, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Leonardo costs $4.99 and LumaFusion $29.99 up front. LumaFusion sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Leonardo asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LumaFusion holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LumaFusion has 25K ratings behind it against 129, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 77% of Leonardo's written reviews are positive against 62% of LumaFusion's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Leonardo ships an update every 6 weeks, LumaFusion monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Leonardo versus LumaFusion: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLeonardoLumaFusion
Price$4.99 — better$29.99
Rating4.0 (129 ratings)4.7 (25K ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.0% of reviews — better61.7% of reviews
Number of ratings12925K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank—#10 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better27.0
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB238 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPankaj GoswamiLuma Touch LLC

Customer experience

Leonardo

All ratings129 ratings
Positive69.8%
Neutral9.3%
Negative20.9%
Written reviews222 reviews
Positive77.0%
Neutral7.7%
Negative15.3%

LumaFusion

All ratings24,828 ratings
Positive94.3%
Neutral1.9%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews971 reviews
Positive61.7%
Neutral10.4%
Negative27.9%

User reviews

Leonardo

From 129 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Powerful photo editing capabilities
  • 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
  • 🎨 Extensive set of tools and features
  • 💡 Closest thing to Photoshop on mobile
  • 🎨 Great for layering, masking, and advanced editing

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🔍 Difficulty with precise selection and masking
  • 🔍 Lack of zoom functionality for detailed editing
  • 🔋 Quality degradation when exporting images
  • 🕰 Steep learning curve for some features

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

Leonardo

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Merge down function deletes bottom layer
  • Photos import with low quality and blurriness
  • Certain tools (e.g. gradient) not working as expected
  • Crashes when trying to open old projects

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add eyedropper tool
  • Improve layer merging functionality
  • Implement batch processing and export options
  • Provide higher resolution output
  • Add more customization options (fonts, brushes, etc.)

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

None

Leonardo

No in-app purchases

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 Leonardo free?
Leonardo costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is LumaFusion free?
LumaFusion costs $29.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Leonardo or LumaFusion?
LumaFusion is rated higher. Leonardo averages 4.0 out of 5 from 129 ratings, while LumaFusion averages 4.7 from 25K ratings.
Do Leonardo or LumaFusion have ads?
Neither Leonardo nor LumaFusion shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Leonardo or LumaFusion?
Leonardo ships an update every 6 weeks, and LumaFusion monthly. Most recently, Leonardo was updated on November 1, 2026 and LumaFusion on November 10, 2026.

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