# Wakeye vs Luwian

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wakeye | Luwian |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.2 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wakeye/id769001644/reviews) | **[4.5 (354 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/luwian/id1519571900/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 18 | **354** |
| Positive reviews | 18.8% of reviews | **45.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 6 MB | 211 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [3dm Design Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/778985931) | [Erkan SIRIN](https://appshunter.io/developer/617648754) |

## What reviewers say

### Wakeye

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wakeye/id769001644)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Luwian

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/luwian/id1519571900)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Luwian Pro Monthly Membership | $2.99 | per month |
| Luwian Pro Annual Membership | $14.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 📸 Excellent image quality and sharpness with ProRAW
- 🎯 Precise autofocus and tap-to-focus functionality
- ⚙️ Extensive manual controls and detailed adjustments
- 🎬 Professional-grade features rivaling DSLR cameras
- 🎨 Creative filters and film stock options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and CTD (crash-to-desktop) issues
- 🐢 Very slow processing and performance
- 🎨 Cluttered menu interface and poor UI/UX
- 💳 Shift to subscription model in recent updates
- 📱 Inconsistent performance across devices

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wakeye free?

Wakeye costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Luwian free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Wakeye or Luwian?

Luwian is rated higher. Wakeye averages 2.2 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Luwian averages 4.5 from 354 ratings.

### Do Wakeye or Luwian have ads?

Neither Wakeye nor Luwian shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Wakeye or Luwian?

Wakeye ships an update every 6 weeks, and Luwian every 10 days. Most recently, Wakeye was updated on October 15, 2026 and Luwian on October 12, 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.*