Best Lume alternatives: apps like Lume-X

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

3.8 avg rating
7 free apps
Updated November 2026

Lume is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 10+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to Lume

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Adaptalux by Adaptalux

Full Macro Lighting Control
Worth Considering
📷 Photo & Video
2.7(3 ratings)
Free
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Control a patented adaptable miniature lighting studio for photography and videography. This app offers precise LIVE brightness and flash power adjustments through an intuitive interface, all via Bluetooth. Customize your lighting for any subject and preference.

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Photo Editor Filters & Texture
$19.99

Transform ordinary photos into unique works of art with a vast collection of textures and overlays. This app offers exclusive access to all current and future filters and effects for a single payment, making photo editing accessible and creative.

Access to all current and future filtersExclusive new effects and featuresWide range of textured images and overlays
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Datacolor LightColor Meter
Datacolor LightColor Meter
Datacolor LightColor Meter
Wireless light & color meter
Free

This pocket-sized device streams real-time light and color data to your smartphone, offering precise control over exposure and color consistency for photos, videos, and cinema. It measures various light types and color parameters, and includes gel filter libraries for creative adjustments.

Real-time light and color data streamingExposure and lighting ratio controlColor consistency across setups
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Light Attendant
Light Attendant
Light Attendant
Controls ProMaster LED lights
Free

Wirelessly control ProMaster LED lights from your iOS device. Adjust color temperature, hue, saturation, and special effects. Manage multiple lights with groups, channels, or individual selection.

Bluetooth connectivityCCT control (bi-color)HSI control (RGB)
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7
Milky Way Tonight
Milky Way Tonight
Milky Way Tonight
Milky Way Forecast & Planner
$7.99

Plan and execute stunning Milky Way photographs with this comprehensive tool. It provides detailed forecasts, location scouting, and composition planning to help you capture the perfect shot.

Tonight at a Glance forecast7-day visibility calendarDark Sky Finder
📷 Photo & Video
(22)
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Arsenal 2
Arsenal 2
Arsenal 2
by North of You, LLC
Free

This app provides intelligent remote control for DSLR and mirrorless cameras, offering both automated smart settings and full manual control. It helps photographers capture challenging scenes like HDR and timelapses with ease, ensuring sharp focus and perfect exposure.

Smart Mode with machine learning scene analysisFull manual camera control via smartphoneLive shot preview
📷 Photo & Video
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Nitro Photo
Nitro Photo
Nitro Photo
Pro Photo Editor & Manager
Free

This advanced photo editor and manager offers powerful tools for photographers, including AI-driven masking and object removal. It provides flexible storage options and extensive camera RAW support, with a free 7-day trial and cross-platform availability.

AI-generated masksGenerative AI object removalExtensive RAW camera support
📷 Photo & Video
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free with in-app purchases
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Even Longer
Even Longer
Even Longer
Professional Long Exposure Cam
$3.99

Capture professional-grade long exposure photos with full manual control. Shoot in high resolution, including 48 MP and Apple ProRAW, with advanced features like frame averaging and light trails. Automate captures and control remotely via Apple Watch.

48 MP and Apple ProRAW supportFull manual control (ISO, shutter, focus, WB, EV, aperture)Frame averaging for silky water and cleaner night shots
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paid