Comparison

Apertura vs Image Studio Pro

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

Head to head
About

Apertura

This app transforms your iPhone into a professional cinema camera, offering advanced shooting modes, real-time LUT application, and comprehensive photo and video editing tools. It provides a seamless workflow for capturing and refining your creative vision without external apps or subscriptions.

Highlights
  • 10 professional shooting modes
  • Real-time LUT application
  • 50+ professional LUTs
  • 48MP RAW and ProRAW photos
  • 4K video up to 60fps with ProRes
  • Full photo and video editor
  • Intuitive drag-to-focus
Features
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Apertura is a pro camera and editor in one app. Shoot with full manual control, pick from more than 40 looks live in the viewfinder, then finish your photo in a built-in editor with curves, HSL and masks. CAPTURE • Auto, Manual, Portrait, AEB bracketing, Burst, Focus Stack, Long Exposure, Night and Timelapse modes • Manual shutter, ISO, focus and white balance with a magnified focus assist • 12, 24 and 48MP capture in HEIF, JPEG, RAW and ProRAW • Live histogram, zebras, focus peaking, grids and spirit level • 4K video up to 60 fps with ProRes and manual exposure • 40+ looks across Cinema, Film Stock, B&W and Creative, plus import of your own .cube LUTs EDIT • Light, Curve, Color, HSL and Grading controls with a live histogram • Masks, healing, effects, detail and crop • One-tap Auto presets, hold-to-compare and split view • Edits are saved per photo and export at full resolution EXPLORE • Photo Spots maps nearby locations with sunrise, golden hour and sunset times ON YOUR IPHONE • Camera Control button support on iPhone 16 and later • Launch straight from the Lock Screen and Control Center • Volume and Action button capture Your photos stay on your device. No account required.

About

Image Studio Pro

This app offers professional-grade photo editing tools for iPhone and iPad users. It provides advanced adjustments for color, exposure, and creative effects, with a focus on a non-destructive workflow and on-device processing for privacy.

Highlights
  • Professional adjustments (exposure, contrast, tone curve)
  • Advanced color grading (HSL, split toning)
  • Creative effects (sharpening, noise reduction, glow)
  • Smart cropping with social media presets
  • Non-destructive editing workflow
  • On-device processing for privacy
Features
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Image Studio Pro brings professional photo editing to your iPhone and iPad. With an intuitive interface and powerful Core Image processing, you get desktop-quality results right in your pocket. PROFESSIONAL ADJUSTMENTS • Exposure, contrast, highlights, shadows, whites, and blacks • Clarity, dehaze, vibrance, and saturation controls • Temperature and tint for perfect white balance • Interactive tone curve with custom control points ADVANCED COLOR GRADING • HSL adjustments for 8 color channels (Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Aqua, Blue, Purple, Magenta) • Fine-tune hue, saturation, and luminance independently • Split toning for highlights and shadows • Professional color balance controls CREATIVE EFFECTS • Sharpening with radius control • Noise reduction with detail preservation • Vignette with size and feather adjustments • Film grain with customizable size • Glow/bloom effect with threshold control • Fade for vintage looks • Soft focus blur SMART CROPPING • Freeform and preset aspect ratios (1:1, 4:3, 16:9, 3:2) • Social media presets (Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter) • Interactive crop overlay with rule of thirds grid • Rotate and flip tools DESIGNED FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS • Non-destructive editing workflow • Unlimited undo/redo history • Before/after comparison toggle • Pinch to zoom and pan for detail work • Double-tap to reset view • Quick presets for instant looks PRIVACY FIRST All processing happens entirely on your device. Your photos never leave your iPhone or iPad. No accounts, no cloud uploads, no tracking. EXPORT OPTIONS • High-quality JPEG and PNG export • Adjustable quality settings • Save directly to Photos library • Share to any app Whether you're a professional photographer, content creator, or photography enthusiast, Image Studio Pro gives you the tools to bring your creative vision to life. Download now and start creating stunning images.

Screenshots

Apertura4 screens
Image Studio Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Image Studio Pro at 5.0 against Apertura's 4.0. Apertura's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Image Studio Pro sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Apertura asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Image Studio Pro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Apertura ships an update every 10 days, Image Studio Pro fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Apertura versus Image Studio Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAperturaImage Studio Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichael DavisScott Manley

Customer experience

Apertura

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Image Studio Pro

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Apertura

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

Image Studio Pro

One-time9
  • Monochrome Master$1.99
  • Landscape$1.99
  • Vintage Collection$1.99
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  • Portrait Pro$1.99
  • Creative Effects$2.99
  • Modern Looks$2.99
  • Film Classics$2.99
  • Cinematic$2.99
  • Unlock All Styles$14.99

Questions

Is Apertura free?
Apertura is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Image Studio Pro free?
Image Studio Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Apertura or Image Studio Pro?
Image Studio Pro is rated higher. Apertura averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Image Studio Pro averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Apertura or Image Studio Pro have ads?
Neither Apertura nor Image Studio Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Apertura or Image Studio Pro?
Apertura ships an update every 10 days, and Image Studio Pro fortnightly. Most recently, Apertura was updated on October 30, 2026 and Image Studio Pro on November 9, 2026.

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