Comparison

DAKAA vs Cubedit

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

Head to head
About

DAKAA

Read full description

Anyone can take great photos. DAKAA doesn't hide bad shots behind retro filters — it helps you take better ones, using the composition rules photographers actually use. Rule #1: Straighten Your Photos Almost every photo looks better level. Turn on the gimbal and DAKAA straightens your shot automatically, with a real-time preview so you always know exactly what's in frame. Rule #2: Frame Your Subject The rule of thirds is the most reliable framing tool in photography. Turn on Smart Frame and DAKAA tells you which way to move the camera to land your subject where it belongs. Rule #3: Capture the Moment Time Travel lets you pull a frame from the last few seconds, so a perfect moment is never gone for good. Backup images give you a fallback whenever a shot takes too long to capture. Rule #4: Edit Your Photos Even the best photographers edit. DAKAA analyses your photo and suggests edits tailored to that specific shot — no guesswork, no presets that fight your image. Rule #5: Shoot Videos Too Sometimes a moment needs motion. Long-press the shutter to start recording: release within 5 seconds to stop, or hold past 5 seconds and it keeps rolling until you say stop. Make the camera yours. Customisable modes let you switch off anything you don't need, so the interface stays out of your way. Also included: - Flexible canvas - Photo frames - QR scanning with recent list - Achievements. & statistics - Themes Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.logicui.com/dakaa/privacy

About

Cubedit

This app offers professional-grade color grading tools for mobile photographers and filmmakers. It allows users to preview looks, save custom presets, and fine-tune various image parameters. Users can import their own LUTs and export in full quality.

Highlights
  • Preview looks on photos/videos
  • Save and apply custom looks
  • Adjust exposure, color, highlights, shadows, tone curves
  • Before/after split view comparison
  • Import custom .cube LUTs
  • Full quality export
  • Collapsible adjustment panel
Read full description

Cubedit is a precision color grading app for photographers and filmmakers who demand more from their mobile workflow. Designed with a minimalist editorial aesthetic, Cubedit puts professional-grade tools directly in your hands — without the clutter. • See every look previewed on your own photo or video • Save your own looks and apply them to any photo in one tap • Fine-tune exposure, colour, highlights, shadows and tone curves • Compare before and after with a draggable split view • Import your own .cube LUTs • Export in full quality and share straight to Instagram, TikTok or Messages Four cinematic looks are free. Unlock the full LUT library and watermark-free exports with Cubedit Pro: • Monthly — flexible access, cancel anytime • Yearly — 7-day free trial, best value • Lifetime — pay once, keep forever Every interaction in Cubedit is designed to feel tactile and intentional. From the collapsible adjustment panel to the draggable split-compare handle, the app is built to stay out of your way and let your creativity lead. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your Apple ID settings. Made with love in Australia by Andrew @ Quiet Stack Studios. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://quietstackstudios.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

DAKAA4 screens
Cubedit4 screens

Verdict

The call

DAKAA and Cubedit are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. DAKAA sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Cubedit sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DAKAA ships an update every 2 weeks, Cubedit every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
DAKAA versus Cubedit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDAKAACubedit
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWen Hao ChongAndrew Constable

In-app purchases

2 purchases

DAKAA

Subscriptions2
  • Premium (Monthly)$0.991 Month
  • Premium (Yearly)$9.991 Year
3 purchases

Cubedit

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Own the LUTs$79.99

Questions

Is DAKAA free?
DAKAA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cubedit free?
Cubedit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DAKAA or Cubedit have ads?
Neither DAKAA nor Cubedit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DAKAA or Cubedit?
DAKAA ships an update every 2 weeks, and Cubedit every 6 days. Most recently, DAKAA was updated on November 6, 2026 and Cubedit on October 31, 2026.

Other comparisons