Comparison

Adobe Lightroom for iPad vs Sony | Creators' App

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

Head to head
About

Adobe Lightroom for iPad

This app offers powerful AI-driven tools to enhance and edit photos and videos, making moments look their best. Easily adjust colors, remove distractions, blur backgrounds, and apply creative presets. It's designed for both quick fixes and more advanced edits, helping users create shareable content.

Highlights
  • AI-powered photo enhancement
  • One-tap Quick Actions
  • Generative Remove object eraser
  • Background blur and bokeh effects
  • Customizable presets and filters
  • Batch editing for consistency
  • Community-shared presets
Features
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Ever wish your photos could really show what makes a moment special? Adobe Lightroom is a free photo and video editor that helps you do just that. From your dog’s goofy grin to that sunset that took your breath away, Adobe Lightroom makes it simple to bring those moments to life, just the way you see them. Whether you’re snapping pics on the go or curating your social feed, Lightroom puts powerful AI photo editor tools in your pocket to make quick edits easy and fun. Adobe Lightroom is here to help you create photos you’re proud to share. PICTURE EDITOR THAT EASILY MAKES YOUR PHOTOS LOOK AMAZING Want brighter colors? Softer, blurry backgrounds? A quick touch-up to crop and resize a photo? Adobe Lightroom’s one-tap features like Quick Actions and Adaptive Presets let you enhance photo quality in seconds. These AI photo editor tools suggest the best edits for your images. Perfect for quick fixes or adding a unique vibe, no experience required. Use it as your go-to photo editor. REMOVE DISTRACTIONS AND BLUR BACKGROUND Adobe Lightroom gives you access to tools that feel professional but stay approachable. Blur the photo background for a polished look, adjust the finer details, or use Generative Remove as an object eraser in photos with a few taps. POWERFUL EDITS WITH ZERO HASSLE Take control of light with tools to tweak exposure, highlights, and shadows. Fix photos with presets, photo effects, color grading, hue, saturation, or add a blurry bokeh effect to nail the perfect vibe. It’s all about giving you creative control while keeping it simple. GET INSPIRATION FROM THE COMMUNITY Not sure where to start? Browse photo filters and presets shared by creators around the world. From vintage photo effects to applying a retro photo filter, Adobe Lightroom has the presets to match your aesthetic. Whether you’re looking to make bold edits with AI photo editor tools or subtle tweaks for polished portrait edits, find a look that matches your style — or create your own. Save your favorites and make every photo feel like you. EDIT ONCE, APPLY EVERYWHERE Snapped a whole concert, travel day, or family gathering? Instead of editing each shot one by one, use Lightroom’s AI photo editor tools. Fix photos in batches to keep your photo edits looking consistent — fast, easy, done. WHY ADOBE LIGHTROOM? • It’s for every moment: whether editing photos for fun, capturing memories, gaining confidence, or sharing on social media. • It’s flexible: start with simple photo editing and grow into a better photographer along the way. Fix photos, crop and resize images, blur background elements, or remove distractions with our object eraser — the editing options are endless with Adobe Lightroom. • It’s an AI photo editor designed to help build confidence, spark creativity, and showcase your authentic style. PICTURE EDITOR TOOLS YOU'LL LOVE • Quick Actions: Fix photos with suggested edits tailored to your pics. • Preset Edits: Discover filters or make your own signature look. • Background Blur: Create depth with a blurry background effortlessly. • Generative Remove Edits: Take out the things you didn’t want with this AI photo eraser. • Video Editing: Bring the same creative energy to your clips with tools for light, color, and presets. FOR EVERY KIND OF PHOTOGRAPHER Photo editing has never been easier. Lightroom is here to empower you - to capture sunsets, family moments, or your latest foodie find. With tools to fix pictures, enhance photo quality, and edit videos, Adobe Lightroom gives you the right balance of ease and control. Download Adobe Lightroom today. Terms & Conditions: Your use of this application is governed by the Adobe General Terms of Use http://www.adobe.com/go/terms_linkfree_en and the Adobe Privacy Policy http://www.adobe.com/go/privacy_policy_linkfree_en Do not sell or share my personal information www.adobe.com/go/ca-rights-linkfree

About

Sony | Creators' App

Access a cloud platform for creators to manage and edit photos and videos from Sony cameras. Transfer files, remotely control your camera, and access inspiration content anytime, anywhere.

Highlights
  • Remote camera operation
  • Photo and video transfer
  • Cloud storage and management
  • Video editing with AI
  • Camera settings backup
  • Software updates
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■ Please refer to the "Support Page" for the connection process and list of supported models. https://www.sony.net/ca/help/camera/ ■For app/service availability of countries and regions, please check here. https://creatorscloud.sony.net/catalog/servicearea.html This application allows anytime, anywhere smartphone access to the Creators' Cloud, a platform that provides powerful support for creators from shooting to production with Sony's camera technology and cloud AI. By connecting this application to your camera, you can easily operate convenient functions such as photo and video transfer from your smartphone. ■ Anytime access to Creators' Cloud Experience the various functions offered by Creators' Cloud, including file storage and management in cloud storage, a wide range of services and applications including video editing services using cloud AI, and access to articles and content that will serve as a source of inspiration. You can experience a variety of functions provided by Creators' Cloud. ■ Extend the shooting experience and manage shooting files more easily You can transfer and save photos and videos you have already taken, and use your smartphone as a remote control for the camera for remote shooting. In addition, the smartphone can be used to check the camera's battery and media information, set the date, time, and camera name, and easily update the camera's software. - Easy transfer of photos and videos taken anytime, anywhere Photos and videos taken can be transferred to cloud storage or a smartphone for centralized management. Data transfer can be performed while shooting or while the camera is turned off or charging. The camera also supports a variety of user shooting styles, such as transferring only those photos and videos that have been rated or marked as shots in advance. - Operate the camera from your smartphone By connecting the camera to a smartphone, the smartphone can be used as a remote control for the camera. This allows you to take pictures from a distance, such as group photos, or take pictures of night scenes without causing vibrations to the camera. In addition, you can easily check the camera's battery and media information, and set the date, time, and camera name from your smartphone. - Save camera settings and reflect changes Camera settings that change with each shooting scene can be saved to the smartphone and reflected in the camera. The ability to save settings for multiple cameras greatly streamlines setting changes during shooting. - Important announcements and software updates are also available from your smartphone. Important notifications such as software updates can be checked, and updates to the camera itself can be easily performed from a smartphone. ■ Operating environment: iOS18.7-27.0 ■ Remarks - This application is not guaranteed to work on all smartphones and tablets. ■ Terms of use https://creatorscloud.sony.net/locales_termsofuse_cc.html ■ Privacy policy https://creatorscloud.sony.net/locales_privacypolicy_cc.html

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Adobe Lightroom for iPad at 4.8 against Sony | Creators' App's 3.9. Adobe Lightroom for iPad also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). Sony | Creators' App's advantage is chart position (#151 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Adobe Lightroom for iPad sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Sony | Creators' App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Adobe Lightroom for iPad holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Adobe Lightroom for iPad has 51K ratings behind it against 2.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of Adobe Lightroom for iPad's written reviews are positive against 22% of Sony | Creators' App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Adobe Lightroom for iPad ships an update every 2 weeks, Sony | Creators' App every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Adobe Lightroom for iPad versus Sony | Creators' App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAdobe Lightroom for iPadSony | Creators' App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (51K ratings) — better3.9 (2.6K ratings)
Positive reviews37.1% of reviews — better22.4% of reviews
Number of ratings51K — better2.6K
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#151 — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.0 — better18.7
Further details — not scored
Size354 MB309 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAdobe Inc.Sony Corporation

Customer experience

Adobe Lightroom for iPad

All ratings51,106 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral1.9%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews1,595 reviews
Positive37.1%
Neutral15.6%
Negative47.3%

Sony | Creators' App

All ratings2,544 ratings
Positive71.0%
Neutral3.5%
Negative25.6%
Written reviews695 reviews
Positive22.4%
Neutral10.1%
Negative67.5%

User reviews

Adobe Lightroom for iPad

From 51K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and efficient editing
  • 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
  • 💡 Powerful editing tools on the go
  • 🔒 Seamless cloud sync across devices

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and performance issues
  • 🔒 Restrictive subscription model
  • 💰 Expensive monthly fees
  • 🔍 Missing key features compared to desktop version

Sony | Creators' App

From 2.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and easy photo transfers
  • 👍 Useful remote camera control features
  • 🤳 Convenient for self-portraits and practice

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Unreliable connectivity and frequent disconnections
  • 🔒 Overly aggressive demands for full photo library access
  • 🤯 Confusing and unintuitive user experience
  • 🤖 Buggy and crash-prone app

Bugs and requests

Adobe Lightroom for iPad

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Syncing issues causing data loss
  • Selective editing tools lagging and freezing
  • Export limitations (max 15 photos at a time)
  • Inconsistent performance across devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Batch editing and renaming options
  • HDR and panorama merging
  • Expanded export options (raw, TIFF, etc.)
  • Customizable color profiles and presets
  • Improved organization and metadata management

Sony | Creators' App

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Cannot connect to certain camera models
  • Timestamps on imported photos are incorrect
  • Frequent login issues and server errors

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add swipe gestures for photo browsing
  • Allow selective photo access, not full library
  • Improve GPS location tagging reliability
  • Provide a dark mode option

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Adobe Lightroom for iPad

Subscriptions9
  • Premium Monthly 40GB$1.991 Month
  • Premium7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly 100GB7 Days trial$6.991 Month
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  • Premium Monthly 100GB$6.991 Month
  • Premium Weekly 100GB$7.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly 100GB$7.991 Month
  • Lightroom plan 1TB$9.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly 40GB7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly 100GB7 Days trial2 variants$49.991 Year
2 purchases

Sony | Creators' App

Subscriptions2
  • 100 GB$4.991 Month
  • 500 GB$9.991 Month

Questions

Is Adobe Lightroom for iPad free?
Adobe Lightroom for iPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sony | Creators' App free?
Sony | Creators' App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Adobe Lightroom for iPad or Sony | Creators' App?
Adobe Lightroom for iPad is rated higher. Adobe Lightroom for iPad averages 4.8 out of 5 from 51K ratings, while Sony | Creators' App averages 3.9 from 2.6K ratings.
Do Adobe Lightroom for iPad or Sony | Creators' App have ads?
Sony | Creators' App shows ads; Adobe Lightroom for iPad does not.
Which is updated more often, Adobe Lightroom for iPad or Sony | Creators' App?
Adobe Lightroom for iPad ships an update every 2 weeks, and Sony | Creators' App every 6 weeks. Most recently, Adobe Lightroom for iPad was updated on November 5, 2026 and Sony | Creators' App on November 5, 2026.

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