Wakeye vs Luwian
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Wakeye
Automatically records water skiing and wakeboarding footage based on boat speed. It captures every moment on the water, stopping when you slow down. Easily review, save, or delete recordings.
- Automatic recording based on set speed
- Stops recording when speed drops
- Adjustable speed units (KPH/MPH)
- Zoom controls for close-up views
- In-app playback and deletion
- Save recordings to device library
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It’s all about one thing... Advance your skiing with automatic video! Wakeye is a powerful water ski app designed to automatically capture every moment on the water. Simply set your speed and your iPhone or iPad Mini ( only with GPS) will start video recording when your boat reaches the set speed. When you slow down or stop, it will stop recording. Designed to be used with the Wakeye iPhone and iPad mounts, to create the complete video package for water skiing and wakeboarding (www.wakeye.com). Wakeye’s goal is to ensure you capture only the skiing or wakeboarding you need or want. Using GPS speed it will know when to start recording and when to stop. You won’t have to worry about someone else pushing the record button anymore. Easy zoom controls let you bring the skier right into the frame. With a simple to use playback mode, you can delete, run or save into your library for you to edit or share later on. Features: - Automatically starts recording at a minimum set speed - Stops recording 3KPH below the set speed - Choose between KPH or MPH - Never miss a pass or run because you didn’t push the record button - No more wasted footage - Use the zoom + and – buttons for a close up view - View video in landscape or portrait orientation - Use scrollbar tool for quick image navigation through your video playback - Delete unwanted runs inside Wakeye - Save to your video library then edit, share, save or delete - Save drive space - Save battery power - Video stabilization integration - Autofocus Lock
Luwian
Transform your phone into a professional camera with full manual controls for photography and videography. Edit your shots with advanced tools, including RAW file editing and creative filters, to achieve a professional masterpiece.
- Full manual camera controls (ISO, Shutter Speed, Exposure)
- Precise focus and white balance adjustment
- Analog film and cinematic filters
- Professional video recording (Slow Motion, Time-lapse)
- RAW file editing and color correction
- Perspective correction and cropping
- Long exposure and HDRi modes
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Luwian & Raw Magic Pro: Capture, Control, and Create Your Masterpiece Transform your mobile device into a professional photography. Luwian delivers complete manual control to capture your vision with DSLR-level precision, while Raw Magic Pro provides the all-in-one editing suite to turn every shot into a professional masterpiece. Designed for enthusiasts and experts alike, this is the ultimate toolkit to unleash your creative power. Take command of your camera with a sophisticated, intuitive interface that gives you precise, real-time manual control over every photographic element.Core Manual Controls Exposure Triangle: Full manual control over ISO, Shutter Speed, and Exposure. Focus Mastery: Precise Focus Control and Focus Lock White Balance: Both preset and custom adjustment options Zoom Control: Fine-tune your framing with smooth zoom Modes & Features Full Mode Suite: Includes Manual, Auto, Portrait Mode, and a Shutter Timer (3 to 15 seconds setup). Creative Optics: Analog Film Mode, Cinetone Filter Mode, and a huge selection of 40 Filters, 29 Virtual FX, 17 Analog Films, and 36 Classic Movie Tones. Professional Video: Switch between Normal, Slow Motion, and Time-lapse video recording (with speed adjustable from 2x to 10x). Advanced: Mega-lapse: Capture stunning 8K time-lapse videos. Long Exposure: Dedicated modes for Day and Night long exposure photography and videography. HDRi: Classical High Dynamic Range Imaging photography. Cinematic Capture: Cinematic video capture and editing. Specialty Modes: Traditional Panoramic Capture (three photo sequence), Green Screen Video Recorder, and Camera Trap for animal and person detection. Workflow Tools: Frame Capture (with automatic perspective adjustment), Consistent Color Photography for low-light environments. Multi-Camera Recording: Multi camera recording mode using all three cameras at the same time. Depth & Backdrop: True Depth Backdrop Camera. Raw Magic Pro: The Ultimate Editing Suite Go beyond basic filters. Raw Magic Pro provides the professional tools you need to refine, restore, and transform your images with unparalleled fidelity and artistic freedom.Core Editing & Precision RAW & Color Control: Dive deep into your RAW files for advanced color, contrast, and exposure precision. Complete control over every color channel with RGB Color Adjustment. Structural Integrity: Effortlessly perfect your composition with Photo Crop & Perspective Correction. Detailed Adjustment: Utilize Advanced Detailed Photo Adjustment to manipulate specific areas of your image. Cinematic & Artistic Flair Authentic Film Looks: Apply the nostalgic aesthetic of classic film stocks with a diverse library of Analog Films and Filters. Hollywood Mood: Instantly add the drama and style of blockbusters with Cinematic Filter Effects inspired by iconic classic movies. Restoration & Enhancement Digital Darkroom: A dedicated space for film photographers, allowing you to easily convert negative film photos to positive photos digitally. Clarity: Restore detail in high-ISO shots with the Noise Reduction Tool and recover underexposed images with Low Light Enhancement. Seamless Fixes: The Image Healer Tool lets you flawlessly remove unwanted objects, blemishes, or distractions. Image Quality: Image Super Resolution upscales your photos with incredible fidelity. Dynamic Range: Create stunning images with enhanced highlights and shadows using HDRI Imaging Algorithms. Colorize History: Breathe new life into black-and-white photos by intelligently adding realistic color with the Image Colorizer. Modern Tools & Workflow Instant Bokeh: Effortlessly apply a professional depth of field (bokeh) effect to any photo, giving your images a stunning, portrait-quality look. Background Control: Instantly and accurately isolate your subject and Remove the Background with a single tap, or use the Green Screen Editor for precision chroma keying. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Luwian at Free against Wakeye's $1.99. Luwian also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.2) and review sentiment (46% vs 19%). Wakeye's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 26.0). On 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
Luwian is free to download; Wakeye costs $1.99 up front. Luwian sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Wakeye asks for nothing beyond the download.
Luwian holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Luwian has 354 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of Wakeye's written reviews are positive against 46% of Luwian's.
Wakeye ships an update every 6 weeks, Luwian every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Wakeye | Luwian |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 2.2 (18 ratings) | 4.5 (354 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 18.8% of reviews | 45.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 18 | 354 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 211 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 3dm Design Ltd | Erkan SIRIN |
Customer experience
Wakeye
Luwian
Bugs and requests
Wakeye
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Luwian
Reported bugs
14 issues- App crashes immediately on startup, especially on iPad
- Memory issues preventing photo capture
- Panorama mode requests landscape when already in landscape
- Duplicate panorama files in camera roll
- Image preview turns dark brown when changing lenses
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- Film stock settings not persisting after photo capture
- Video files not saving properly
- High-resolution video cannot be saved
- App freezes and becomes unresponsive
- Orientation lock issues requiring phone restart
- Lens selection buttons not responding correctly
- HDR processing extremely slow with artificial shadows
- Portrait mode UI elements blocking display on front camera
- App doesn't open after recent updates
Requested features
7 requests- Better effects and filters library
- Improved focus peeking for manual focus
- Clearer user instructions and documentation
- Better panorama handling with single output
- Improved video editing and saving capabilities
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- Dark mode option
- Simplified UI with better organization
In-app purchases
Wakeye
No in-app purchases
Luwian
- Luwian Pro Monthly Membership$2.991 Month
- Luwian Pro Annual Membership$14.991 Year









