# BlackRAW Studio vs CreatorGrade

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CreatorGrade at 63% against BlackRAW Studio's 0%. CreatorGrade also leads on rating (3.8 vs 3.0) and ads (none vs shown). BlackRAW Studio's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 10 days) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BlackRAW Studio sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and CreatorGrade sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CreatorGrade holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CreatorGrade has 11 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of BlackRAW Studio's written reviews are positive against 63% of CreatorGrade's.

BlackRAW Studio ships an update every 2 days, CreatorGrade every 10 days. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | BlackRAW Studio | CreatorGrade |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackraw-studio-color-grading/id6762029137/reviews) | **[3.8 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/creatorgrade/id6773472779/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **11** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **62.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 285 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TRISIMIO SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1892554644) | [Michael Tobin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1635901259) |

## What reviewers say

### BlackRAW Studio

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

Edit RAW video and photos with advanced color grading tools. Develop and deliver your original footage and images directly on your iPhone or iPad. Supports various RAW formats, LUTs, and multiple export options.

**Highlights:** RAW video development, Color grading tools, LUT import and export, Support for BRAW, ProRes RAW, and ProRAW, Non-destructive editing, Multiple export formats

**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 |


### CreatorGrade

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/creatorgrade/id6773472779)

A professional mobile app for color grading and cinematic video editing. It offers a touch-first timeline for trimming and reordering clips, along with advanced color tools like node-based workflows and LUT support. Shape your footage anywhere with a streamlined, premium mobile experience.

**Highlights:** Node-based color grading, Realtime color tools, LUT support, Touch timeline editing, Cut, trim, reorder clips, Export clips or sequences

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BlackRAW Studio free?

BlackRAW Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is CreatorGrade free?

CreatorGrade is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, BlackRAW Studio or CreatorGrade?

CreatorGrade is rated higher. BlackRAW Studio averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while CreatorGrade averages 3.8 from 11 ratings.

### Do BlackRAW Studio or CreatorGrade have ads?

BlackRAW Studio shows ads; CreatorGrade does not.

### Which is updated more often, BlackRAW Studio or CreatorGrade?

BlackRAW Studio ships an update every 2 days, and CreatorGrade every 10 days. Most recently, BlackRAW Studio was updated on November 13, 2026 and CreatorGrade on November 13, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*