Comparison

Cubedit vs Surface Camera

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

Head to head
About

Cubedit

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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

About

Surface Camera

Capture photos with a vintage film aesthetic using a variety of distinct film profiles. Fine-tune your shots with editing tools and save directly to your photo library.

Highlights
  • Eight distinct film profiles
  • Adjustable blur and light leaks
  • Manual focus and exposure control
  • Comprehensive editing suite
  • Direct saving to Apple Photos
  • HEIC, JPEG, and ProRAW capture
Features
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A film camera for iPhone. Choose your film. Compose the frame. Make the photograph. Surface brings eight distinct film profiles to your iPhone, with the look visible in the viewfinder before you shoot. Add blur or light leaks, take control of focus and exposure, and save directly to Apple Photos. FIND YOUR FILM Four black-and-white profiles: Selenium 400, Bromide 125, Metol 125, and Palladium 3200. Four color profiles: Chroma 100, Tonal 400, Radian 400, and Prism 100. Your chosen profile becomes part of the photograph at capture. Editing refines that photograph while keeping its film. SHAPE THE FRAME Position blur and adjust its strength. Add a light leak, then randomize it to explore a different color and pattern. Tap to focus, adjust exposure, and use focus peaking. Flash, a timer, and slow shutter are close at hand. EDIT IN SURFACE Adjust Exposure, Contrast, Blacks, Whites, Saturation, Warmth, Tint, Grain, Halation, and Vignette. Crop and straighten, undo and redo, and save your edits back to Photos. ONE PHOTO LIBRARY Captures and edits live in Apple Photos. Browse your Surface photographs, import photos for editing, share favorites, and manage your collection without maintaining a second library. CAPTURE YOUR WAY Choose HEIC, JPEG, or Apple ProRAW on supported iPhones. Capture at 12, 24, or 48 MP depending on your hardware and settings. ProRAW supports 12 or 48 MP. Open the viewfinder from Siri, Shortcuts, the Lock Screen, or Control Center. MADE FOR YOUR IPHONE Film rendering and editing happen on your device. No Surface account, ads, or tracking. Apple services handle purchases, optional iCloud Photos sync, and location-name lookup. Available in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, and Korean. Requires iOS 18 or later. Camera features vary by iPhone model. MEMBERSHIP Choose a monthly or yearly auto-renewing subscription, or a one-time lifetime purchase. Purchases are handled by Apple. Subscriptions renew unless canceled through your Apple Account settings. Local prices are shown before purchase. Privacy Policy: https://surfacecamera.app/privacy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Cubedit4 screens
Surface Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Surface Camera at 5.0 against Cubedit's 4.0. Surface Camera also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 days). 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. Cubedit sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Surface Camera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cubedit ships an update every 6 days, Surface Camera every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Cubedit versus Surface Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCubeditSurface Camera
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB80 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrew ConstableCarlos Tarrats

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Cubedit

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

Surface Camera

Subscriptions2
  • Surface Monthly$1.491 Month
  • Surface Yearly$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Surface Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Cubedit free?
Cubedit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Surface Camera free?
Surface Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cubedit or Surface Camera?
Surface Camera is rated higher. Cubedit averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Surface Camera averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Cubedit or Surface Camera have ads?
Neither Cubedit nor Surface Camera shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cubedit or Surface Camera?
Cubedit ships an update every 6 days, and Surface Camera every 2 days. Most recently, Cubedit was updated on October 31, 2026 and Surface Camera on October 29, 2026.

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