Comparison

Pixyl vs RealLUT

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

Head to head
About

Pixyl

Transform your photos into Hollywood-quality images with AI-powered cinematic color grading. Apply professional looks, match styles from reference images, or let smart technology enhance your pictures automatically. Ideal for content creators and photography enthusiasts seeking stunning visual stories.

Highlights
  • One-tap cinematic color grading
  • AI-powered style analysis
  • Reference image color matching
  • Batch processing
  • Professional film emulation
  • Intuitive interface
Features
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Turn Your iPhone Photos Into Hollywood-Quality Images Pixyl brings professional cinematic color grading to your fingertips. Whether you're a content creator, Instagram influencer, or photography enthusiast, transform ordinary photos into stunning visual stories with AI-powered precision. Professional Cinema Looks Animation aesthetics Golden hour warmth Smart AI Technology Our advanced AI analyzes your photos and applies expert-level color grading automatically. No complex sliders or technical knowledge needed - just tap and transform. Three Powerful Modes Auto Mode: Intelligent enhancement based on scene detection Preset Mode: Choose from curated cinematic styles Reference Mode: Upload any image to match its color palette and mood Built for Speed & Quality Process single images or entire batches Professional-grade results in seconds High-resolution outputs perfect for social media 24-hour cloud storage for easy access Perfect For Instagram and TikTok content creators Wedding and portrait photographers Travel photography enthusiasts Anyone wanting magazine-quality photos Social media managers and influencers Key Features One-tap cinematic color grading Batch processing for consistent feeds Reference image style matching Professional film emulation Instant downloads Clean, intuitive interface Pay-per-image for occasional use Monthly Pro subscription for creators Annual plans with significant savings Join photographers and creators who've discovered the secret to cinematic photos. Download Pixyl and start creating images that stop the scroll. No editing experience required. Professional results guaranteed.

About

RealLUT

Features
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RealLUT is the cinematic finish for iPhone video — private, on-device, and built for people who want film-looking clips without desktop software or cloud uploads. Tired of glitchy editors, watermark hostage games, and filters that look different after export? RealLUT is built for color: import a clip, pick a look in one tap, fine-tune when you want, and export what you saw in the preview. MAKE IT CINEMATIC IN UNDER A MINUTE • Instant Looks after import — Warm, Film, Cool, Golden (free) • 42 built-in cinematic looks, from Teal & Orange to Dark Noir • Your look sticks — save a signature grade and reuse it on every new clip • Apply one look to every shot so a multi-clip project feels like one film • Import your own .cube LUT files (Adobe / Resolve compatible) PROFESSIONAL COLOR WHEN YOU NEED IT • Stack LUTs with per-layer strength and blend modes • 3-way color wheels, hue curves, white balance with Auto WB • RGB tone curves with per-channel control • HSL, exposure, contrast, saturation and vignette • Scopes: histogram, RGB parade, waveform and vectorscope • Shot Match and Steal This Look (match a still or another clip) • Protect Skin so faces stay natural under heavy grades REAL EDITING • Cut, Split, Trim and Speed on the main toolbar • Multi-clip timeline with filmstrip thumbnails • Text, Auto Captions and karaoke-style word highlight • Stickers, photos and logos on the frame • Size: 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:5 plus Safe Zones, Flip H / Flip V • Collage: Side by side, Before & after, and grids — pan each cell • Effects: glow, bloom, film grain, light leak, and more • Audio: level, ducking, voiceover and music EXPORT WITHOUT COMPROMISE • Bake grade into the file so social apps see what you graded • Up to 4K Ultra HD (Pro) • HEVC, H.264 and ProRes • Rec. 709, Rec. 2020 and Display P3 • Aspect presets: 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:5 PRIVATE BY DESIGN • 100% on-device grading — footage is never uploaded to grade • Optional account only for cross-device Pro sync • No tracking of your clips for ads • Drafts autosave locally Shoot it. Grade it. Share it. RealLUT. REALLUT PRO SUBSCRIPTION Unlock the full toolkit — 4K & ProRes export, unlimited LUT stacking, custom .cube import, Shot Match, Steal This Look, and more — with RealLUT Pro: • RealLUT Pro (Weekly) — $1.99 per week, with a 3-day free trial • RealLUT Pro (Monthly) — $6.99 per month Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, at the price shown above. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings after purchase; any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you buy a subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://rodelrepulle.github.io/reallut-site/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://rodelrepulle.github.io/reallut-site/privacy.html

Screenshots

Pixyl4 screens
RealLUT4 screens

Verdict

The call

Pixyl and RealLUT are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Pixyl sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and RealLUT sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Pixyl versus RealLUT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixylRealLUT
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.218.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DevelopervanbusRodel Repulle

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Pixyl

Subscriptions2
  • Basic Subscription (Monthly)$8.991 Month
  • Basic Subscription (Annual)$89.991 Year
One-time3
  • 5 Image Credits$1.99
  • 25 Image Credits$8.99
  • 100 Image Credits$34.99
2 purchases

RealLUT

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Weekly3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Pro Monthly$6.991 Month

Questions

Is Pixyl free?
Pixyl is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RealLUT free?
RealLUT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pixyl or RealLUT have ads?
Neither Pixyl nor RealLUT shows ads.

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