Comparison

Edits+ vs AlphaLuma

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

Head to head
About

Edits+

A streamlined photo editing app for quick, on-the-go adjustments. Apply unique filters, copy edits between images, and organize your work in a clean interface. It offers a focused editing experience without social features or paywalls.

Highlights
  • Fast on-the-go editing
  • Unique filter application
  • Copy and reuse edits
  • Structured interface
  • No social features
  • Free to use
Features
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Edits+ is a lightweight, stripped-back photo editing app for iOS, designed as a companion to your default camera. It focuses on fast, on-the-go editing without the distraction of social feeds or community features, keeping the process direct and intentional. Apply a range of unique filters, copy and reuse edits across multiple images, and organise your work within a clean, structured interface. Built for everyday use, Edits+ removes unnecessary complexity; free to use, with no paywalls or locked features.

About

AlphaLuma

Features
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AlphaLuma is a clean, no-fuss light meter for photographers who want reliable exposure guidance fast. AlphaLuma turns your iPhone into a focused light metering companion: a live camera preview, clear readouts, and tools that help you set aperture, shutter, ISO, and exposure intent—fast. What you get • Live metering readouts Estimated aperture, shutter speed, ISO, EV compensation (manual vs meter), and AWB with Kelvin so you can align with how you shoot. • Live histogram See how brightness is distributed across the frame. Zones for Shadows, Midtones, and Highlights help you spot clipping and balance at a glance. Toggle the histogram on or off from the camera screen. • Luminance waveform (scope-style) A professional-style waveform monitor overlay: horizontal position follows the scene left-to-right; vertical position is brightness (shadows at the bottom, highlights at the top). It shows luminance density per column, not a single line per column, so you can see where in the frame brightness lives. S / M / H labels mark shadow, midtone, and highlight regions; a Safe exposure hint pairs with the green guide line as a quick reference band for key brightness placement (you still judge the final look). • Camera & workflow controls Camera toggle to switch cameras where supported. Lock exposure freezes readouts (including histogram and waveform snapshots) so you can note settings or share them with others on set. Large type (Aa) bumps readout size for bright sun or quick glances. • Designed for real shooting Minimal UI, high contrast overlays, and tools laid out for one-handed use: metering at the top, optional waveform above the histogram, and controls along the bottom. How to use it Point the phone at the scene. Read the meter and guides. Transfer settings to your camera. Lock when you want a stable reference while you work. Pricing • 7-day free trial on device • One-time unlock for full access (non-consumable; no subscription) AlphaLuma is built for photographers who want a simple, dependable meter with histogram and waveform insight when they need it without clutter.

Screenshots

Edits+4 screens
AlphaLuma4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Edits+ at none against AlphaLuma's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. AlphaLuma sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Edits+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Edits+ versus AlphaLuma: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEdits+AlphaLuma
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS26.0 — better26.4
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJames WrigleyObipixel Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Edits+

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

AlphaLuma

One-time1
  • AlphaLuma$3.99

Questions

Is Edits+ free?
Edits+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AlphaLuma free?
AlphaLuma is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Edits+ or AlphaLuma have ads?
Neither Edits+ nor AlphaLuma shows ads.

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