# BlackRAW Studio vs Lutter

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | BlackRAW Studio | Lutter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackraw-studio-color-grading/id6762029137/reviews) | [5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lutter-color-grading-and-luts/id6767993768/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 285 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TRISIMIO SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1892554644) | [CHIH YU LIN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1813800228) |

## What reviewers say

### BlackRAW Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackraw-studio-color-grading/id6762029137)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |


### Lutter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lutter-color-grading-and-luts/id6767993768)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lutter Pro | $14.99 | one-time |
| Lutter Pro | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lutter Pro | $24.99 | one-time |
| Lutter Pro | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lutter Pro | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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