Comparison

Scatto vs Luxa RAW Camera

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

Head to head
About

Scatto

Features
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Scatto is two tools in one: a full RAW editor for your whole library and a camera built for photographers. A FULL RAW EDITOR — FOR EVERY PHOTO Open any photo in your library, including RAW files from your DSLR or mirrorless, and develop it like in a digital darkroom. RAW files are redeveloped from the negative on every adjustment: exposure, white balance, sharpening and noise reduction work inside development itself, where quality is highest. • Light: exposure, contrast, highlights, shadows, whites and blacks • Color: white balance, tint, vibrance with protected skin tones, saturation • Master and per-channel R, G, B tone curves • Eight HSL bands: hue, saturation and luminance, color by color • Detail: sharpening, luminance and color noise reduction, clarity • Effects: vignette and grain • Twelve film Looks with adjustable strength • Interactive crop with aspect ratios, straighten, rotation and mirroring Hold to compare before/after, histogram always in view. Non-destructive: every edit exports a new photo and your original is never touched; a pure develop keeps gain-map HDR. A REAL CAMERA A viewfinder that responds like a camera body: tap to focus and expose, hold for AE/AF lock, pinch for continuous zoom, drag to compensate exposure. The shutter is always ready — shoot in quick succession while development happens in the background — and you can also fire with the volume buttons or the Camera Control. JUST LIGHT — RAW, the honest way Capture native Bayer RAW with computation turned almost all the way down: no aggressive HDR, no over-sharpening, no "smart" reprocessing. Your library gets the negative — pure DNG; opt in and an HEIC companion rides along with an adaptive gain map: real HDR with zero tone mapping. In the review, press and hold to compare the same shot against Apple's processing. Apple ProRAW is supported on capable devices. FILM LOOKS, LIVE IN THE VIEWFINDER Twelve film stocks modeled on real references — from '60s slide film to tungsten night negative with its red halation, to black & white pushed to 1600 — shown in real time as you compose. Grain in the midtones, halation, vignetting. Your RAW always stays clean: the look is baked into the HEIC only. MANUAL CONTROLS • Shutter Priority and ISO Priority, plus full Manual with long exposures up to the sensor's real limit • Analog needle light meter and live RGB histogram — free • Focus peaking and zebra stripes on blown highlights • Dedicated Macro mode, gyro level, 3/10s self-timer • Control dials with haptic detents PRIVATE BY DESIGN Scatto collects nothing. Everything happens on your device. No accounts, no analytics, no trackers. Your photos are yours. FREE, AND PRO Free forever: tap to focus and expose, AE/AF lock, continuous zoom, level, self-timer, volume buttons and Camera Control, HEIC or JPEG capture, the analog meter, the live histogram, review with EXIF, two live Film Looks (Chrome 64 and Mono 400), the library gallery and the basic editor (exposure and crop). Scatto Pro unlocks the full editor — advanced light, color, curves, HSL, RAW-level detail, effects and every Look — plus native RAW / Just Light and ProRAW, Manual / Shutter / ISO Priority with long exposures, manual white balance and focus, focus peaking, zebras, macro, film aspect ratios and advanced grids. Scatto Pro is available as a yearly subscription with a 7-day free trial, a monthly subscription, or a one-time Lifetime purchase. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://scatto-web-bice.vercel.app/en/privacy/

About

Luxa RAW Camera

Features
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Luxa is an iPhone camera for natural texture, expressive color, and thoughtful control. Choose how your photos are captured, explore film-inspired styles, and keep the experience simple—from framing the shot to saving the image. YOUR CHOICE OF IMAGE PROCESSING Choose from three imaging engines: • Process Zero RAW — develop Bayer RAW with Luxa’s own rendering pipeline for a more restrained starting point. • Apple ProRAW — combine RAW flexibility with Apple’s computational photography on supported devices. • Apple Processed — use Apple’s image processing for ready-to-share HEIF photos. RAW and ProRAW availability depends on your device and camera. The amount of Apple processing varies by engine. PHOTOGRAPHIC STYLES Explore looks inspired by Kodak, Fujifilm, and Leica—from warm film color and understated tones to expressive monochrome. Choose a lighter touch or a stronger look with adjustable style intensity. Monochrome styles use their full effect to preserve their character. Add grain with separate controls for amount, size, and roughness. Styles and grain are applied to the finished photo, so you can keep your attention on the scene. CONTROL, WHEN YOU NEED IT Adjust focus and white balance, or use manual shutter speed and aperture where supported by your device and iOS. Stay in Auto for everyday moments, then take more control when the scene calls for it. RAW MADE APPROACHABLE Save in RAW, HEIF, or RAW + HEIF, depending on the selected engine. Keep an original RAW file for editing, a finished HEIF for sharing, or both. When styles or watermarks require a rendered image, Luxa can save a HEIF companion alongside your RAW. THE FINISHING DETAILS Add a clean information-bar watermark with capture details and a signature. Use composition grids and a horizon level to help frame your shot. Open the built-in gallery to browse your photos, mark favorites, and view capture information. Less Processing. More Control. More Texture.

Screenshots

Scatto4 screens
Luxa RAW Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Luxa RAW Camera at none against Scatto's 3. Luxa RAW Camera also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 4 weeks). Scatto's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Scatto sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Luxa RAW Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scatto ships an update every 4 weeks, Luxa RAW Camera daily. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Scatto versus Luxa RAW Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScattoLuxa RAW Camera
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperManuel Minelle照 陈

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Scatto

Subscriptions2
  • Scatto Pro$1.991 Month
  • Scatto Pro7 Days trial$11.991 Year
One-time1
  • Scatto Pro Lifetime$34.99
None

Luxa RAW Camera

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Scatto free?
Scatto is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Luxa RAW Camera free?
Luxa RAW Camera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Scatto or Luxa RAW Camera have ads?
Neither Scatto nor Luxa RAW Camera shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scatto or Luxa RAW Camera?
Scatto ships an update every 4 weeks, and Luxa RAW Camera daily. Most recently, Scatto was updated on October 28, 2026 and Luxa RAW Camera on October 31, 2026.

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