# GradientMaker vs VideoLUT

The clearest difference is rating: VideoLUT at 4.3 against GradientMaker's 3.7. VideoLUT also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 32 months). GradientMaker's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 66%) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GradientMaker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and VideoLUT sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

VideoLUT holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VideoLUT has 356 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of GradientMaker's written reviews are positive against 66% of VideoLUT's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

GradientMaker ships an update every 32 months, VideoLUT every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GradientMaker | VideoLUT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gradientmaker-pro-image-fx/id984991828/reviews) | **[4.3 (356 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/videolut/id1082340556/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **356** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 66.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 32 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 27 MB | 258 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.1** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [orbosphere](https://appshunter.io/developer/557069087) | [Enrique Garcia](https://appshunter.io/developer/673272774) |

## What reviewers say

### GradientMaker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gradientmaker-pro-image-fx/id984991828)

Create stunning color gradients and blur effects for photos and wallpapers. Customize colors with an advanced picker and import images to apply unique effects. Save creations in wallpaper or full image sizes.

**Highlights:** Customizable color gradients, Adjustable blur effects, Import photos for customization, Wallpaper creation mode, Random gradient generation, Dual sizing modes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


### VideoLUT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/videolut/id1082340556)

Easily transform videos and photos with over 2500 cinematic color grading presets. Import, edit, and apply LUTs, or even record directly with applied looks. Create and share your own custom LUTs for ultimate creative control.

**Highlights:** 2500+ cinematic LUT presets, Import and apply .cube, .3dl, and .png LUTs, Record video with applied LUTs, Create and share custom LUTs, Advanced color grading tools (color wheels, curves), Support for iCloud and Dropbox import/export

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VideoLUT PRO | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| VideoLUT PRO | $6.99 | per year |
| VideoLUT PRO | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Powerful color grading features
- 🎨 Extensive LUT library
- 🔍 Detailed color adjustment tools
- 🤳 Convenient mobile editing
- 💰 Good value for one-time purchase

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Unintuitive UI/UX
- 🔒 Unexpected paywall after purchase
- 🔇 Audio sync issues
- 📽️ Limited export options

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to import custom LUTs
- Saved presets disappearing
- Exporting issues with certain video formats
- Compatibility problems with newer devices

**Requested features**

- Batch video processing
- Undo/redo functionality
- Higher resolution export
- iPad-native interface
- Improved LUT management


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GradientMaker free?

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

### Is VideoLUT free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GradientMaker or VideoLUT?

VideoLUT is rated higher. GradientMaker averages 3.7 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while VideoLUT averages 4.3 from 356 ratings.

### Do GradientMaker or VideoLUT have ads?

GradientMaker shows ads; VideoLUT does not.

### Which is updated more often, GradientMaker or VideoLUT?

GradientMaker ships an update every 32 months, and VideoLUT every 3 days. Most recently, GradientMaker was updated on October 1, 2026 and VideoLUT 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.*