# Leica LUX - Pro Manual Camera — Capture RAW Digital Photos

> Professional iPhone camera app with Leica lens simulations and color science. (iPhone/iPad app by Leica Camera AG.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leica-lux-pro-manual-camera/id6477182657 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Leica Camera AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/678948443)
- Category: Photo & Video, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 7,208 App Store ratings · 1,080 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 387 MB
- Languages: German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, French (France), Chinese (Simplified, China), American English, European Portuguese, European Spanish, Korean
- Released: 2024-11-11
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leica-lux-pro-manual-camera/id6477182657/reviews.md

## What is Leica LUX?

Leica LUX is a professional camera app that brings the iconic Leica Look – and its signature color, style, and feel – to your iPhone. Developed in-house by Leica, it gives you the unique visual character of Leica cameras in a powerful mobile experience.


FLEXIBLE PHOTOGRAPHY
Leica LUX simplifies the photographic process to capture life's moments with clarity. Whether you're shooting landscapes, street scenes, or intimate portraits, Leica LUX offers countless creative opportunities. Photographers of every skill level can craft masterpieces, using automatic mode for spontaneous snapshots or diving into the manual settings to tweak every detail.


LENS SIMULATIONS
Stunning simulations of legendary Leica lenses bring prestige and personality to your mobile photography. Each lens has a distinct visual style, from the Summilux-M 28mm f/1.4 ASPH to the Noctilux-M 50mm f/1.2 ASPH, with more lens options coming soon. The custom software engine also creates authentic-looking bokeh directly on your iPhone. 


ICONIC LEICA LOOKS
Leica LUX was developed in accordance with the acclaimed color science of Leica, offering the same color corrections and film presets as found in Leica cameras. These Leica Looks include Leica Classic, Leica Contemporary, Leica Black & White, and Leica Vivid. More than 15 looks are currently available, giving your images rich textures, emotional nuance, and inimitable drama.


AUTOMATIC AND MANUAL CONTROL
Leica LUX allows you to expand your creativity, choosing between an intuitive automatic mode or full-fledged manual control. Manual photographers can adjust the exposure compensation, shutter speed, ISO, white balance, focus mode, RAW output, and more.


SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS
Leica LUX Pro expands the Leica experience for photographers looking to get the most from their images. Choose from a $6.99/month or $69.99/year package. These prices are for United States customers. Pricing in other countries may vary. Subscriptions are automatically renewed. Go to your account settings in the App Store to manage your subscriptions.

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## Key features

- Leica Look color science
- Legendary Leica lens simulations
- Authentic bokeh effects
- Automatic and manual camera controls
- RAW photo output
- Multiple Leica Looks presets

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Leica LUX PRO Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Leica LUX Pro Annual | $69.99 | per year |
| Leica LUX PRO Annual | $69.99 | per year |


## Chart rankings

- #162 in Top Free · Photo & Video (US App Store)
- #125 in Top Grossing · Photo & Video (US App Store)

## What do users think of Leica LUX?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🚀 Great color science and lens simulations
- 👍 Intuitive and comfortable UI
- 📷 Useful features like aperture priority mode
- 🎨 Stunning Leica-inspired aesthetic

**Cons**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔍 Unreliable autofocus and focus issues
- 🔋 Heats up and drains battery quickly
- 🗺️ Limited lens and focal length options

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Photos not saving properly
- Lens selection issues causing crashes
- Inconsistent performance across devices
- Deletion and gallery functions not working

**Most requested features**

- Add manual focus and exposure controls
- Improve background blur/bokeh quality
- Provide a one-time purchase option
- Add support for raw image capture
- Integrate with Leica cameras and accessories

## Recent user reviews (10 of 1,080)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leica-lux-pro-manual-camera/id6477182657/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2026-08-15, version 1.14.2*

This is the best photo/camera/film emulation app I’ve ever used.

### 5/5 — Excellent ! But…

*2026-08-14, version 1.14.2*

Should be free for Leica cameras owner. I have M11 and SL3 + multiple lenses including Noctilux M0.95. $6.99 a moth to use the app is… Greed 😒

### 5/5 — Optical

*2026-08-11, version 1.14.2*

SK

### 4/5 — Good but….

*2026-08-10, version 1.14.2*

Happy with the extra camera capabilities the app gives. I am using it with the Leica grip. Missing the burst mode feature from the iPhone - please add it in a future upgrade. And soon - the first year subscription is free with the grip but annual renewal is very expensive and I will need some new features to justify the cost.

### 5/5 — I love this App

*2026-08-10, version 1.14.2*

Amazing app. The new Leica point and shoot.

### 3/5 — Great but consistently buggy

*2026-08-07, version 1.14.2*

Love this app as it matches my m11-P lens choices (including the 40mm). 

I do however find that it behaves inconsistently:
- it sometimes mixes up the 40mm and 50mm selection and I have to go wide then back to either 40mm or 50mm for it to work correctly. 
- consistent in not firing the shutter with the volume control (which is the easiest method for my requirements). Meaning I have to revert to the on screen button, which is not suitable. 
- somewhat laggy when trying to view what you have just taken and regularly loses a shot which shows up as a black/blank file.

Fix these issues please Leica and this will be the best camera App for iPhone. 

Will have to cancel my yearly subscription if this keeps happening unfortunately.

### 5/5 — The best

*2026-08-07, version 1.14.2*

Love the Leica lux hand grip in Italy

### 4/5 — Otimo

*2026-08-05*

Otimo app, me fez usar o iphone novamente pra fotografar… mas ainda tem algumas limitaçoes, na hora de trocar de lentes limita no modo manual… mas otima qualidade e o p/b é incrivel e alguns modos de cor sao bem interessantes

### 1/5 — No Pro perpetual license

*2026-08-04, version 1.14.2*

Rent-seekers will receive 1-star reviews until perpetual licenses become available. I certainly enjoyed my trial period, but regardless of how enjoyable the trial is, I’m not paying a subscription for a damn camera app.

### 4/5 — 안드로이드에서는 언제부터 사용이 가능할까요??

*2026-08-02*

아이폰에서 잘 사용하고 있습니다
안드로이드 환경으로 넘어갈거 같은데 안드로이이드에선 언제부터 사용가능할까요??

## Frequently asked questions about Leica LUX

### What does the Leica LUX app do?

Leica LUX is a professional camera application for iPhone that replicates the distinctive visual style, color science, and feel of Leica cameras. It allows users to capture photos with the iconic Leica Look, offering both automatic and comprehensive manual controls for creative flexibility.

### What are the key features of Leica LUX?

Key features include authentic Leica lens simulations with unique visual styles, the ability to create custom bokeh effects, and over 15 'Leica Looks' based on Leica's acclaimed color science. Users can also choose between an intuitive automatic mode or full manual control, adjusting settings like exposure compensation, shutter speed, ISO, and white balance.

### How much does Leica LUX cost?

The app offers a subscription service called Leica LUX Pro. This is available for $6.99 per month or $69.99 per year for United States customers, with pricing potentially varying in other countries. Subscriptions are set to automatically renew and can be managed through the App Store account settings.

### What kind of photos can I take with Leica LUX?

Leica LUX is designed to simplify the photographic process for capturing a wide range of subjects, including landscapes, street scenes, and portraits. The app's features, such as lens simulations and Leica Looks, enable users to craft images with rich textures, emotional nuance, and distinctive visual character, suitable for both spontaneous shots and carefully composed masterpieces.

### Is Leica LUX compatible with my iPhone?

Leica LUX is designed for iPhone. While the description doesn't specify exact iOS version requirements, it is a modern application leveraging iPhone camera capabilities. Users can check the App Store page for the most up-to-date compatibility information.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.14.3 — 2026-08-19

- Improved film grain rendering
- Fixed an issue where the wrong EV value could be displayed on launch on the latest versions of iOS

### 1.14.2 — 2026-07-18

- Fixed an issue that could cause the Lock Screen widget icons to appear incorrectly on the latest versions of iOS.

### 1.14.1 — 2026-07-15

- Added support for the 'Lifetime PRO' plan included with the LUX Grip bundle.
- Fixed an issue that could cause Lock Screen widget icons to appear incorrectly on the latest versions of iOS.

### 1.14.0 — 2026-06-29

NEW LOOK: PURE
Leica Pure delivers a natural, cinema-ready image with subtle contrast and a light, balanced character. Clean color reproduction and controlled highlights create an authentic look.

NEW LOOK: CINE
Leica Cine delivers a soft, warm, film-like image with an analogue character and a finely balanced color palette. Smooth highlight handling and gentle contrast create a refined cinematic look that feels natural, organic, and timeless.

BUGFIXES & IMPROVEMENTS:
- Improved the Halation slider
- Fixed an issue where Live View could display an incorrect zoom level when launching the app with 2× zoom in P Mode.
- Fixed several UI issues affecting localized labels.
- Additional Bugfixes

### 1.13.2 — 2026-06-17

Fixed an issue affecting Portuguese language support.

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