KineMaster vs LumaFusion (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, LumaFusion grades higher than KineMaster: 2.8 against 2.4 out of 4.0.
Checked Nov 13, 2026 · graded Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
KineMaster grades higher on the free plan. LumaFusion grades higher on value for money, ease of use and platforms. They get the same grade on features.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
KineMaster
Mobile video editor with templates, layers and AI tools
LumaFusion
Multitrack video editor for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Android
Which one is for you
Pick KineMaster if
- Fits if you want layers and a timeline on a phone
- Works for people making social videos from templates
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you edit on a computer, as it runs on iOS and Android only
- Pricey if you pay monthly, at $9.99 against about $4.17 a month on the annual plan
- Watch out: the App Store shows several Premium prices, from $8.49 to $11.99 monthly
- Watch out: many Asset Store items are sold separately, from $0.19 to $77.77 on Google Play
- Tight if you want to stay free, as the listing does not spell out what stays free
Pick LumaFusion if
- Fits if you edit on an iPad and want a track-based timeline
- Works for Final Cut Pro users who need to hand off a timeline, with the paid FCPXML add-on
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you want to try before you pay, as there is no free version or trial
- Skip it if you edit on Windows or Linux, since no build is listed
- Pricey if you need multicam, speed ramping and FCPXML, at $19.99 each or $9.99 a month for the pass
- Watch out: Android and ChromeOS get 6 video tracks against 12 on iOS, and need 3GB of RAM
How we grade them
| 2.4GPAKineMasterFair | 2.8GPALumaFusionGood | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | BPremium is $49.99 a year, about $4.17 a month, but the store shows other prices from $49.99 to $59.99 a year and $9.99 monthly, so we stop at B. | A$29.99 once on the US App Store, less than three months of a typical $14 video subscription. The add-on packs at $19.99 each are extra. |
| Free plan and trial | CFree to download, but the listing does not say which features stay free and many assets cost extra. | FNo free version or trial on record. The editor is a paid download. |
| Features | BMulti-layer timeline, AI captions and voices, templates and 4K export; nothing missing from the basic job. | BMagnetic and track-based timeline, keyframes, color tools, LUTs, audio EQ and ducking, titles. Multicam, speed ramping and FCPXML export are paid add-ons, and the Android version has fewer tracks. |
| Ease of use | CNo store rating on record, and a layered timeline has a learning curve. | A4.7 on the App Store from about 25,000 ratings. |
| Platforms and integrations | CiOS and Android only; no desktop or web editor. | BiPhone, iPad, Apple Silicon Mac, Android and ChromeOS, with Final Cut Pro, Frame.io and Storyblocks links. No web or Windows version. |
| Best for | layered video editing on a phone | multitrack video editing on an iPad or phone |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: KineMaster and LumaFusion. How we grade
Where they differ
- LumaFusion can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- KineMaster also covers transcription, templates and text to speech.
At a glance
| KineMaster | LumaFusion | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Paid |
| Starts at | $9.99 per month, or $49.99 per year (App Store prices vary) | $29.99 one-time |
| Free plan | Free to download with in-app purchases; the store listing does not spell out which features stay free. | None |
| Free trial | None listed | None listed |
| macOS | ||
| iOS | ||
| Android | ||
| Made by | KineMaster Corporation | Luma Touch |
| Price read from | apps.apple.com | apps.apple.com |
| Checked | Nov 13, 2026 | Nov 13, 2026 |
Worth knowing
KineMaster
- It runs on iOS and Android only; the site lists no desktop or web editor.
- The App Store shows several Premium prices ($8.49 to $11.99 monthly, $49.99 to $59.99 annual), so the amount charged can differ.
- Many assets in the Asset Store are sold separately; Google Play lists items at $0.19 to $77.77 each.
LumaFusion
- Speed Ramping, Multicam Studio and FCPXML Export are separate $19.99 purchases or part of Creator Pass, and the vendor lists some of them as iOS only.
- The Android and ChromeOS version lists 6 video and 6 audio tracks, and requires 3GB of RAM and Android 10 or above.
- On Mac it runs on Apple Silicon Macs; the App Store listing shows an iOS app designed for iPad.
- No Windows or Linux version is listed.
Key features
KineMaster
- Multi-layer timeline
- Stack videos, images, text, stickers and effects on a full-screen timeline, with keyframe animation and a keyframe graph.
- AI captions and voices
- Auto captions transcribe speech in 36 languages, and text-to-speech turns typed text into voiceover audio.
- AI visual tools
- AI tracking, background removal, super resolution and style filters are built into the editor.
- Templates and Mix
- Start from thousands of video templates, or save your own project as a template to share.
- Asset Store
- The vendor lists 75,000+ stickers, fonts, stock videos, effects, music and transitions to download.
- 4K export
- Export up to 4K at 60 frames per second, or save a GIF or a video with a transparent background.
LumaFusion
- Magnetic and track-based timeline
- Blends a track-based timeline with a magnetic one; the iOS app lists 12 video or graphic tracks and 12 additional audio tracks.
- Effects and color
- Layered effects, green screen and luma and chroma keys, video stabilization, color correction, LUT import and unlimited keyframes.
- Audio tools
- Graphic and parametric EQ, voice isolation, keyframed levels and panning, and auto-ducking of music under dialogue.
- Titles
- Multilayer titles combining text, shapes and images, with imported fonts, borders, shadows and shareable presets.
- Multicam Studio and FCPXML export
- On iOS, optional add-ons sync up to 6 camera angles and export a timeline to Final Cut Pro.
Plans
KineMaster
Premium (Monthly)$9.99
per month
Subscription sold in the app. The App Store lists several monthly prices, from $8.49 to $11.99.
Premium (Annual)$49.99
per year
Yearly subscription. The App Store also lists $59.99 for annual Premium, so the price shown may vary.
LumaFusion
LumaFusion$29.99
one-time purchase
The editor itself, listed at $29.99 on the US App Store and on Google Play.
Enhanced feature packs$19.99
one-time purchase each
Multicam Studio, Speed Ramping and Enhanced Keyframing, and FCPXML Export are $19.99 each as in-app purchases on iOS.
Creator Pass$9.99
per month, or $69.99 per year
Storyblocks media library plus all enhanced features in one subscription, per the App Store listing.
Ways to pay less
KineMaster
No public discounts listed.
LumaFusion
- Education
Education Edition at $4.99 per student
LumaFusion Education Edition costs $4.99 per student per year, for a minimum of 10 students, with volume discounts on larger orders.
- Annual discount
Creator Pass yearly plan
The App Store lists Creator Pass at $69.99 a year against $9.99 a month.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, KineMaster or LumaFusion?
As of Nov 13, 2026, KineMaster starts at $9.99 per month, or $49.99 per year (App Store prices vary), and LumaFusion starts at $29.99 one-time.
Which has a free plan, KineMaster or LumaFusion?
As of Nov 13, 2026, only KineMaster has a free plan. LumaFusion does not.
Which platforms do KineMaster and LumaFusion run on?
As of Nov 13, 2026, only LumaFusion lists a macOS app. Both list iOS and Android apps. A platform missing from a listing is one its maker's pages did not mention.
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How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.