# BlackRAW Studio vs CDNC

The clearest difference is rating: BlackRAW Studio at 5.0 against CDNC's 3.7. BlackRAW Studio also leads on update cadence (daily vs fortnightly). CDNC's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, ads, 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 CDNC sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BlackRAW Studio holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

BlackRAW Studio ships an update daily, CDNC fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BlackRAW Studio | CDNC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackraw-studio-color-grading/id6762029137/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cdnc-video-camera/id6798387340/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | — | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 279 MB | 691 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TRISIMIO SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1892554644) | [CDNC Studio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6798387342) |

## What reviewers say

### BlackRAW Studio

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

This app offers advanced color grading tools for mobile video editing, supporting RAW footage and custom LUTs. Refine individual clips or create consistent looks across a timeline, then export in various formats.

**Highlights:** Primary adjustments, color wheels, curves, HSL, Import and export .cube LUT files, Trim clips with in/out points, Develop Blackmagic RAW and ProRes RAW, Export H.264, HEVC, ProRes 422, Create consistent looks for multiple clips

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro 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 |


### CDNC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cdnc-video-camera/id6798387340)

This app offers professional video capture with manual controls and advanced color grading tools. It allows users to apply cinematic looks, refine footage with detailed color adjustments, and export in high-quality formats. Features include ProRes recording, shutter drag for motion blur, and stabilization.

**Highlights:** Manual capture controls (exposure, shutter, focus, white balance), Built-in Film Looks with live preview, Advanced color grading tools (wheels, curves, HSL), ProRes 422 HQ recording, Shutter drag for motion blur, CDNC Steady stabilization, Framing guides and histogram

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CDNC Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| CDNC Pro Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| CDNC Pro Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BlackRAW Studio free?

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

### Is CDNC free?

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

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

BlackRAW Studio is rated higher. BlackRAW Studio averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while CDNC averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do BlackRAW Studio or CDNC have ads?

Both BlackRAW Studio and CDNC show ads.

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

BlackRAW Studio ships an update daily, and CDNC fortnightly. Most recently, BlackRAW Studio was updated on October 18, 2026 and CDNC on October 10, 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.*