Comparison

DiveLume vs DiveTone

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

Head to head
About

DiveLume

Restore natural colors in underwater photos and videos lost at depth. This app uses advanced GPU acceleration to precisely correct color loss, offering real-time previews and fine-tune controls for professional-quality edits directly on your iPhone.

Highlights
  • 4K 60fps video export
  • Two color correction algorithms
  • Real-time preview and comparison
  • Fine-tune editing controls
  • GPU-accelerated processing
  • Preserves EXIF data
  • On-device processing for privacy
Features
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DiveLume — Professional underwater color restoration for iPhone. Underwater photos and videos lose red and warm tones the moment you dive past 5 meters. Most editing apps can't recover what's gone. DiveLume can. Built specifically for divers, snorkelers, and underwater photographers, DiveLume runs a 39-anchor IDW⁴ color correction matrix on Apple's Metal GPU — restoring natural color with the precision of professional desktop software, on your phone, in seconds. KEY FEATURES • 4K 60fps Video Export — Process and export at full 4K resolution with no quality loss. Original-resolution export also supported. • Two Color Algorithms — Choose DiveLume for natural restoration, or DiveLume Clear for enhanced clarity in deeper water and distant scenes. • Real-Time Preview — See the corrected result instantly as you adjust. Side-by-side compare with original at any time. • Fine-Tune Controls — Intensity, brightness, contrast, highlights, shadows, saturation, dehaze, and manual water-tone (G/B) override for tricky scenes. • GPU-Accelerated — Built on Apple Metal. Even 4K 60fps videos process in real time on iPhone 12 Pro and newer. • Photo and Video Both — Same engine for stills and footage. Edit once, export to your library with EXIF preserved. • No Watermark with Premium — Free version exports 720p with a small watermark. Premium unlocks all resolutions and removes the watermark. • Privacy First — All processing happens on your device. Nothing uploads, nothing tracks. PERFECT FOR • Recreational divers documenting reef life and marine encounters • Freedivers and snorkelers shooting on GoPro, Insta360, or iPhone • Underwater photographers needing fast field edits • Travel content creators capturing tropical waters PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION Premium Monthly: unlimited 4K export, no watermark Premium Yearly: same, save 50% Premium Lifetime: one-time payment, all features forever, including future updates Free version: 720p export, small watermark, all algorithm features included. Subscriptions auto-renew until canceled. Manage in Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.freeprivacypolicy.com/live/2b50beb3-0d1d-4b31-83e4-72aeb1ccff37 Questions or feedback? Tap Settings → Contact Us in the app.

About

DiveTone

Features
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【Make your subject stand out】 Adjust the subject and background water separately in photos. Use a black background to highlight marine life. 【Less backscatter and fewer bubbles】 Reduce white specks and noise in photos. Select areas to remove bubbles. 【Color each part of your video】 From shallow to deep, bright to dark: adjust color independently for each segment. 【Your whole dive trip, together】 Apply looks and export multiple photos in batches. Edit photos and videos already downloaded to your device, even on a boat without internet. Color editing and photo cleanup tools are free, with no forced watermark. Export 15 photos and 2 videos per day. Unlock unlimited exports with a one-time Pro purchase. Pro also includes version saving and restoration and color curves.

Screenshots

DiveLume4 screens
DiveTone4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: DiveTone at every 5 days against DiveLume's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. DiveLume sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $13.99 per month and DiveTone sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DiveLume ships an update every 3 weeks, DiveTone every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
DiveLume versus DiveTone: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDiveLumeDiveTone
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer广保 许Ming-Yen Tsai

In-app purchases

3 purchases

DiveLume

Subscriptions2
  • DiveLume Premium Monthly$13.991 Month
  • DiveLume Premium Årlig$79.991 Year
One-time1
  • DiveLume Lifetime$199.00
1 purchases

DiveTone

One-time1
  • DiveTone Pro 永久版$9.99

Questions

Is DiveLume free?
DiveLume is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DiveTone free?
DiveTone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DiveLume or DiveTone have ads?
Neither DiveLume nor DiveTone shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DiveLume or DiveTone?
DiveLume ships an update every 3 weeks, and DiveTone every 5 days. Most recently, DiveLume was updated on October 30, 2026 and DiveTone on November 6, 2026.

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