Comparison

Lutter vs LogGate LUTLab

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

Head to head
About

Lutter

This app offers professional color grading for iPhone Log footage, allowing filmmakers to achieve cinematic looks directly on their device. It provides advanced tools like color wheels, tone curves, and scopes, with options for one-time purchase or a monthly subscription for additional features and LUT packs.

Highlights
  • Log footage color grading
  • Pro scopes (False Color, Waveform, Vectorscope)
  • Multi-LUT chain
  • Color wheels and tone curve
  • Post-process stabilization
  • Advanced export settings
  • Batch 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/

About

LogGate LUTLab

Transform Apple Log footage into polished videos directly on your iPhone or iPad. Preview color grading in real-time, apply professional LUTs, and export ready-to-share clips without needing a desktop. Offers on-device processing for privacy and speed.

Highlights
  • Real-time Apple Log preview
  • Built-in and custom LUT import
  • On-device processing
  • Export H.264 and HEVC
  • Browse and import from Photos
  • iPhone and iPad optimized
Features
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LUT Lab turns your Apple Log footage into finished, color-graded video — right on your iPhone or iPad. No desktop required. Shoot in Apple Log on iPhone 15 Pro or later, then open LUT Lab to instantly see how your footage will look with a professional color transform applied. Preview in real time, pick a LUT, and export a polished clip ready to share or drop into your editing timeline. REAL-TIME APPLE LOG PREVIEW See your Apple Log clips transformed to Rec.709 the moment you open them. No more guessing what flat, desaturated log footage will look like once graded. Tap to toggle between the original log image and the graded result. BUILT-IN LUT — FREE TO USE Start with the included Apple Log → Rec.709 V1 transform and see your footage in accurate Rec.709 the moment you open it. UNLOCK MORE WITH LUT LAB PRO Upgrade to access Apple Log V2, the full built-in LUT catalog, custom .cube LUT import, and HEVC export. One purchase, no subscription. BROWSE & IMPORT FROM PHOTOS LUT Lab connects to your Photos library and automatically detects Apple Log clips. Browse, select, and start grading without leaving the app. EXPORT YOUR GRADE Export in H.264 (free) or upgrade to Pro for HEVC (H.265) — smaller files, same cinema quality. Finished clips save to Photos or share via AirDrop, Messages, or any app on your device. ENTIRELY ON-DEVICE No cloud. No accounts. LUT Lab processes everything locally on your device using Metal-accelerated rendering. Your footage never leaves your phone. BUILT FOR iPHONE & iPAD Designed for iPhone 15 Pro and later — the devices that shoot Apple Log. iPad support with an adapted layout for larger screens makes grading even more comfortable. WHO IS LUT LAB FOR? • iPhone filmmakers who shoot Apple Log and want to preview their look on set • Creators who grade on desktop but want a quick mobile preview of their LUTs • Videographers who need to send a graded clip to a client from their phone • Anyone who wants their Apple Log footage to look great without opening a full NLE From the makers of LogGate — trusted tools for iPhone video professionals. FREE TO START, UPGRADE FOR MORE Download LUT Lab free for the core Apple Log preview workflow, then unlock premium features with an in-app purchase when you need the full toolset.

Screenshots

Lutter4 screens
LogGate LUTLab4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Lutter at 5.0 against LogGate LUTLab's 1.0. Lutter also leads on ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, ads, 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. Lutter sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and LogGate LUTLab sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Lutter holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Lutter versus LogGate LUTLab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLutterLogGate LUTLab
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.217.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCHIH YU LINMatt Stevens

Customer experience

Lutter

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

LogGate LUTLab

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Lutter

Subscriptions1
  • Lutter Pass1 Month trial$1.991 Month
One-time5
  • Lutter Pro$14.99
  • Lutter Pro$19.99
  • Lutter Pro2 variants$24.99
Show 2 more
  • Lutter Pro$29.99
  • Lutter Pro$34.99
1 purchases

LogGate LUTLab

One-time1
  • LUT Lab Pro$4.99

Questions

Is Lutter free?
Lutter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LogGate LUTLab free?
LogGate LUTLab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Lutter or LogGate LUTLab?
Lutter is rated higher. Lutter averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while LogGate LUTLab averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Lutter or LogGate LUTLab have ads?
Neither Lutter nor LogGate LUTLab shows ads.

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