Comparison

BlackRAW Studio vs Lutter

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

Head to head
About

BlackRAW Studio

Edit and grade RAW video and photos directly on your iPhone and iPad. Develop footage, apply color adjustments, and export in various formats. Offers a comprehensive color workspace with advanced tools and LUT support.

Highlights
  • RAW video development (MotionCam, BRAW, ProRes RAW)
  • RAW photo editing (ProRAW, DNG, JPEG, HEIF, TIFF)
  • Advanced color grading tools (wheels, curves, HSL)
  • Import and apply LUTs
  • Edit in place with Files, iCloud Drive, USB-C
  • Multiple export formats for photos and videos
  • 7-day free trial for Pro features
Features
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Color for video and photography, together on iPhone and iPad. BlackRAW Studio brings RAW development, color grading and delivery to your original footage and photos. MOTIONCAM RAW VIDEO Open supported MotionCam .mcraw Bayer recordings, adjust exposure and white balance, play embedded audio, trim shots and export graded video. Work alongside Blackmagic RAW, Apple ProRes RAW and other supported video formats. RAW AND EVERYDAY PHOTOS Edit supported camera RAW and Apple ProRAW/DNG, plus JPEG, HEIF, PNG and TIFF. Use the RAW controls available for each image, crop, straighten, rotate, compare with the original and undo edits. Inspect native detail when the source and available memory allow it. ONE COLOR WORKSPACE Shape your image with primary adjustments, color wheels, curves, HSL, ColorSlice and imported LUTs. Apply a look per item or across a Studio session. Export compatible static color adjustments as a .cube LUT; RAW development and geometry are not included in a LUT. ORIGINALS STAY YOURS Open Files, iCloud Drive and USB-C storage in place. Photos may provide a temporary original for the session. Edits do not change the source. Save Studio projects that reference your media and relink missing files. CHOOSE YOUR DELIVERY Export photos as JPEG 8-bit, HEIF 10-bit SDR or TIFF 16-bit, with size options, progress and cancellation. Deliver photos separately from video. Export trimmed, graded clips or a continuous movie using the formats available for your device, including H.264, HEVC and ProRes 422. Original RAW trimming without re-encoding is available only for BRAW. COMPATIBILITY AND PRO Exporting your own media and advanced features requires Pro. Support depends on the camera, recording mode, file, operating system and device memory. Not every RAW variant is supported; very large photos may have preview, detail or export limits. MCRAW remosaic recordings are not supported. The Studio deliveries described here are SDR. BlackRAW Studio is independent and is not affiliated with the companies behind the supported formats. Try all Pro features for 7 days with your own clips, including RAW, color, LUTs, projects and export. Available with monthly or annual subscriptions for eligible Apple Accounts after confirming in the App Store. Renews at the displayed price unless canceled. Included sample clips also let you try color and export without subscribing. Terms of Use: https://blackrawvisor.com/terms Import compatible camera Log → Rec.709 Gamma 2.4 LUTs explicitly from the conversion section, keeping technical conversion separate from creative grading.

About

Lutter

Enhance your photos and videos with cinematic filters, precise color controls, and advanced editing tools. Apply built-in or custom LUTs, refine exposure, contrast, and color with curves and wheels, and add film textures. Export in high resolutions with various formats, including HDR.

Highlights
  • Apply and stack LUTs
  • Precise color and light adjustments
  • Film grain, halation, and bloom effects
  • Histogram, waveform, and vectorscope
  • Reference image comparison
  • Advanced video export options
  • On-device media processing
Features
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Lutter brings LUTs, cinematic filters and precise color controls to photo and video editing on iPhone and iPad. Apply a look, then refine the light and color to suit your work. Build your look • Apply built-in looks or import your own LUTs. • Stack LUTs and independent color adjustments. Change their order and strength, or toggle a layer to compare. • Refine exposure, contrast, saturation, vibrance, white balance and tint. Shape light with curves and color wheels. • Add film grain, warm halation and soft bloom for the texture you want. See each adjustment • Compare the original and graded image, or work in full screen. • Check exposure and color with a histogram, waveform, vectorscope and false color. • Save or import reference images to compare while grading. Copy and paste color settings between projects for a consistent look. Edit and export • Adjust color and composition in your photos, crop, and save as JPEG, HEIF, PNG or TIFF. • Trim, crop, rotate and flip video. Reduce handheld shake with stabilization. • Export video up to 4K with H.264, HEVC or ProRes 422. Compatible settings support HDR export. • Export supported color adjustments as a .cube LUT to reuse in other grading tools. Formats and workspace Work with SDR and HDR video, Apple Log, Apple Log 2, Sony S-Log3 and supported DJI D-Log/D-Log M profiles. Available editing and export options depend on the source format and device. The native iPad workspace offers a larger preview and landscape controls, with room for curves, wheels and LUT browsing. Projects save automatically so you can pick up where you left off. Choose Pro when you need it Scopes, curves and color wheels remain free. Preview Pro color tools in the editor before purchasing. Pro unlocks advanced color tools, film effects, stabilization and advanced export with one purchase, no subscription. Your media is processed on your device. No account required and no watermark on export. Usage analytics and crash diagnostics can be disabled in Settings. Privacy: https://lutter.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

BlackRAW Studio4 screens
Lutter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Lutter at none against BlackRAW Studio's shown. Lutter also leads on ratings volume (6 vs 1). BlackRAW Studio's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 days). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. BlackRAW Studio sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Lutter sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for BlackRAW Studio against 5.0 for Lutter. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lutter has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BlackRAW Studio ships an update every 2 days, Lutter every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
BlackRAW Studio versus Lutter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlackRAW StudioLutter
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings16 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.2
Further details — not scored
Size285 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTRISIMIO SLCHIH YU LIN

Customer experience

BlackRAW Studio

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

Lutter

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

In-app purchases

3 purchases

BlackRAW Studio

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Pro Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$69.99
5 purchases

Lutter

One-time5
  • Lutter Pro$14.99
  • Lutter Pro$19.99
  • Lutter Pro$24.99
Show 2 more
  • Lutter Pro$29.99
  • Lutter Pro$34.99

Questions

Is BlackRAW Studio free?
BlackRAW Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lutter free?
Lutter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BlackRAW Studio or Lutter?
BlackRAW Studio and Lutter are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 6 ratings respectively.
Do BlackRAW Studio or Lutter have ads?
BlackRAW Studio shows ads; Lutter does not.
Which is updated more often, BlackRAW Studio or Lutter?
BlackRAW Studio ships an update every 2 days, and Lutter every 5 days. Most recently, BlackRAW Studio was updated on November 5, 2026 and Lutter on November 5, 2026.

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