Comparison

Emulsify vs Lustra

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

Head to head
About

Emulsify

Instantly transform your iPhone videos into cinematic masterpieces with authentic film stock emulation. Apply professional color grading, diffusion, and grain effects with a single tap. Export in stunning 4K quality while preserving audio and frame rate.

Highlights
  • One-tap film stock application
  • Real-time preview
  • Professional color adjustments
  • Diffusion and Halation effects
  • Add Grain and Dust
  • Save Presets
  • Export in 4K
Features
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Transform Your Apple Log footage and Standard iPhone video footage Into Cinematic Film in 1 click for posting and viewing. Converts Apple Log footage with physically accurate Film Stock emulation. Emulsify brings film emulation to your iPhone. Import your Apple Log or normal Camera videos and instantly apply authentic film stock looks with professional color grading. FEATURES - Easy conversion to Film Stock so you can post straight to social media - One-tap film stock application - Real-time preview with live playback - Professional color adjustments - Exposure control - Tonal Adjustments - Color Wheels - HSL Adjustments - Touch and hold to compare before/after - Diffusion and Halation effects - Add Grain and Dust - Rounded cinematic film gate toggle - Save Presets - Export in original 4K quality - Preserves frame rate and audio FILM STOCKS Standard Film Stock: - Kodak Vision3 - Professional cinema film Premium subscription ($1.99/month): - Fuji Eterna - Soft, muted tones - Kodak Portra - Beautiful skin tones - CineStill 800T - Tungsten cinema look - Ilford HP5 - Classic black & white - Agfa Vista - Warm consumer film - Kodak Ektar 100 - Vivid, fine grain - Fuji Pro 400H - Creamy pastels - Kodak Gold 200 - Nostalgic warmth - Fuji Velvia 50 - Ultra-saturated landscapes PERFECT FOR - Filmmakers and content creators - iPhone 15, 16, 17 Pro & Pro Max users - Apple LOG video enthusiasts - Anyone wanting the film aesthetic REQUIREMENTS - iPhone running iOS 17.0 or later - Apple LOG footage import - Works with any video format SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION - Premium subscription: $1.99/month - Payment charged to iTunes Account at confirmation - Auto-renews unless turned off 24 hours before period ends - Manage subscriptions in Account Settings - Try all LUTs before subscribing - export requires subscription Transform your videos with authentic film looks. Download Emulsify today. Not compatible with iPad or Apple Watch. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Lustra

This app provides professional manual camera controls for iPhones, inspired by analog cameras. It offers advanced features like RAW capture, focus peaking, and customizable bokeh for photographers seeking creative freedom and a refined shooting experience.

Highlights
  • Manual focus and ISO control
  • RAW photo capture
  • Focus peaking and histogram
  • Customizable cinematic bokeh
  • Analog-inspired interface
  • High-resolution image processing
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Lustra transforms your iPhone into a professional camera built for photographers who want full creative control. Inspired by the tactile simplicity of analog cameras, Lustra puts manual controls front and center so you can focus on making images, not digging through menus. Whether you’re shooting portraits, street photography, cinematic stills, or everyday moments, Lustra gives you powerful tools with a refined shooting experience designed for professionals and enthusiasts alike. Features Professional Manual Controls * Manual focus * ISO and shutter speed control * White balance adjustment * Exposure compensation * Focus peaking * Histogram and exposure tools Shoot Like a Pro * RAW photo capture * High-resolution image processing * Depth-enabled portrait capture * Custom cinematic bokeh rendering * Save editable depth information for later adjustments Designed for Photographers * Analog-inspired interface * Fast, distraction-free shooting * Precision controls always within reach * Built for intentional photography Made for Modern iPhone Cameras Lustra is optimized for the latest iPhone camera systems to deliver professional image quality with intuitive controls and responsive performance. Perfect for photographers searching for: * professional camera app * manual camera app * DSLR camera app * RAW camera * portrait camera * pro photography app * cinematic camera app * film-inspired camera controls Download Lustra and take full control of your photography. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://henryromanlabs.com/lustra/privacy/

Screenshots

Emulsify4 screens
Lustra4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lustra at 100% against Emulsify's 50%. Lustra also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.0) and monetization model (free vs freemium). Emulsify's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Emulsify sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month and Lustra sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Lustra holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Emulsify's written reviews are positive against 100% of Lustra's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Emulsify ships an update every 3 days, Lustra fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Emulsify versus Lustra: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEmulsifyLustra
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (8 ratings)4.6 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings811 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS26.026.0
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB154 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVaughn Lee-ThorpTaron Ghazaryan

Customer experience

Emulsify

All ratings8 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral25.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

Lustra

All ratings11 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Emulsify

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Film Stocks$1.991 Month
3 purchases

Lustra

Subscriptions2
  • Premium - Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
  • Premium - Yearly Subscription$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Purchase$19.99

Questions

Is Emulsify free?
Emulsify is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lustra free?
Lustra is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Emulsify or Lustra?
Lustra is rated higher. Emulsify averages 4.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Lustra averages 4.6 from 11 ratings.
Do Emulsify or Lustra have ads?
Neither Emulsify nor Lustra shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Emulsify or Lustra?
Emulsify ships an update every 3 days, and Lustra fortnightly. Most recently, Emulsify was updated on October 17, 2026 and Lustra on October 10, 2026.

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