# Lumibee - Express Photo Editor — Powerful & simple,filters,raw

> Fast, simple, professional photo editor with RAW support and analog filters. (iPhone/iPad app by Tomas Pastorek.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lumibee-express-photo-editor/id1072221149 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Tomas Pastorek](https://appshunter.io/developer/970212956)
- Category: Photo & Video, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.74/5 from 578 App Store ratings · 41 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 38 MB
- Languages: Czech, English, Chinese, Spanish, Chinese, Turkish
- Released: 2016-05-04
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lumibee-express-photo-editor/id1072221149/reviews.md

## What is Lumibee?

Powerful but simple & fast photo editor inspired by dozens of top rated apps and professional photographic tools, which leads to perfection. 

• Optimized for fast photo edits
• Raw support*
• Presets
• Live histogram
• Analog film-like filters
• 15 smooth adjustments
• Unique crop tool

Raw format support*:
Edit photos from your DSLR! Supported camera list: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT207049

Presets:
Save all adjustments values to use them later on other photos.

Live histogram:
Do you have 3D touch? Just press harder on a slider to display live histogram. Or tap on any adjustment name little bit longer. 

Adjustments with realtime feedback: 
Crop, Exposure, Contrast, Structure (alias Clarity), Saturation, Vibrance, Temperature, Tint, Shadows, Darks, Lights, Highlights, Fade, Vignette (white / black), Sharpen (blur), Analog grain 

Peek & Pop in Gallery:
Press harder on any photo in gallery to get bigger preview with basic EXIF information (doesn't work for iCloud stored photos).

Easy exports:
Save (revertible save to same photo), Save as new photo, export to Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and other apps. 

TL;DR: To create Lumibee we explored top photography apps, picked the best, and changed what we didn’t like. Our focus is on design, speed and simplicity.

Follow us on Instagram @lumibeephoto, Twitter, Facebook and use the #lumibee hashtag. We will pick the best photos from you to share with others.

*Raw support is only for iPhone 6, 6+, SE and newer...

## Key features

- RAW photo support
- Analog film-like filters
- 15 smooth adjustments
- Live histogram
- Unique crop tool
- Easy export options

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Big Lumibee Supporter | $1.99 | one-time |
| Awesome Lumibee Supporter | $3.99 | one-time |
| Real Lumibee Lover | $5.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Lumibee?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
- 🚀 Fast and efficient editing process
- ✨ Beautiful filters and presets
- 🎨 Powerful yet simple global editing tools
- 📱 Ad-free experience
- 🔧 Good shadow recovery functionality
- 💫 Smooth and responsive performance
- 🎯 Quick swipe-up filter navigation

**Cons**

- 🐛 Photo gallery fails to open frequently
- ❌ No landscape mode support
- 🔲 Limited free-form cropping options
- 💰 In-app purchases feel overpriced for limited filters
- 🎚️ Difficult two-finger straightening control
- 📊 Poor filter organization and naming
- 🔍 No zoom feature available
- ⚙️ De-sharpening tool not functioning properly

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Photo gallery fails to open (9 out of 10 times for some users)
- In-app purchases not persisting after reboot
- App crashes on opening (fixed in later updates)
- Frozen screen with logo on iOS 12
- Dark screen that returns to home screen
- De-sharpening adjustments not saving correctly
- Feedback message appears instead of opening photos

**Most requested features**

- Landscape mode support for iPad
- Selective editing capability
- Save custom presets for reuse across images
- Batch processing functionality
- Free-form cropping tool
- Slider for image straightening
- Always-on histogram overlay option
- Album/gallery view within app
- Better filter organization and naming system
- Zoom feature for detailed editing
- One-tap preset application from previous edits

## Recent user reviews (10 of 41)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lumibee-express-photo-editor/id1072221149/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Not sure

*2024-08-01*

I just started this app, I am used to the photo editing app by lumii

### 2/5 — Unable to open my photo gallery

*2023-09-12*

9 times out of 10 it doesn’t open any of the pictures I’d like to edit. Instead the annoying message of giving feedback. I forget whether I paid for it…..would that make a difference ?

### 5/5 — Great Photo Editing Apps

*2022-10-05, version 1.8.31*

I love this apps

### 5/5 — Great stuff works well

*2022-03-13, version 1.8.31*

I hope this never costs too much money

### 2/5 — No landscape mode. No thanks.

*2021-04-13*

When Lumibee gets landscape mode I’ll give it another try.

**Developer response:** Sorry, landscape mode is not in our pipeline. We aim for the best possible one hand usability and that is not possible in landspace mode.

### 5/5 — Selective edit

*2021-01-18, version 1.8.31*

Please add selective edit

### 1/5 — Rip off

*2020-11-28, version 1.8.30*

“Bought” a set of presets for US $5.99 through App store. After rebooting my iPhone, I’m still getting a message that I don’t have any presets.

### 4/5 — My second review

*2020-11-10*

This is my second review. First one was probably about year ago. So how its going? Lumibee still my #1 app for editing images. There was few updates from developers and thanks God they did not change the layout of the app so its always the same like pure classic. About week ago I start feel like the shadow recovery works way better now with little to none artifacts after using it.🙏👍 
And Im still hoping Lumibee team will add option to store at least 1-2 presets after editing so I don’t have to remember all my setting all the time and apply them to
Other images. 
Other then that great app!!!
Good job Lumibee!!!🤝👍

**Developer response:** Thank you for the feedback again. And we have good news again! We are working on presets and we're almost done :-))

### 4/5 — Editor

*2020-09-09, version 1.8.11*

Free app not much use

### 3/5 — No Free-Form Cropping Tool

*2020-07-01*

I have to give it to the developers, they said unique cropping tool, and they delivered.  I don’t think I’ve ever seen a cropping tool that doesn’t have a free-form option.

**Developer response:** Lumibee has free form cropping - just use two fingers to adjust size and rotation in a single touch.

## Frequently asked questions about Lumibee

### What does Lumibee do?

Lumibee is a fast and simple photo editor inspired by professional tools. It allows you to enhance your images with a variety of adjustments, filters, and editing options. The app focuses on speed, simplicity, and a clean design for a seamless editing experience.

### What are the key features of Lumibee?

Key features include RAW file support for DSLR photos, a collection of analog film-like filters, and 15 smooth adjustments like exposure, contrast, and saturation with real-time feedback. It also offers a unique crop tool, live histogram, and easy export options to social media.

### Is Lumibee free to use?

The app is free to download and use, offering a range of editing capabilities. It also includes in-app purchases, suggesting that some advanced features or additional filters might be available for purchase.

### What devices is Lumibee compatible with?

Lumibee is designed for mobile devices. RAW support is specifically available for iPhone 6, 6+, SE, and newer models. The app also offers features like Peek & Pop in the gallery, which requires compatible hardware.

### How can I use Lumibee for my photos?

You can use Lumibee to quickly edit photos from your camera roll or directly from your DSLR if you shoot in RAW format. Apply filters, fine-tune adjustments, crop images, and then easily export your edited photos to social media platforms or save them as new files.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.8.31 — 2020-12-23

- Lumibee has troubles with saving burst photos as new so we decided to disable that option. 
- Filter selecting had a visual glitch after presets panel was shown. We fixed it.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Use hashtag #lumibee on Instagram, please. We can't wait to see your photos. :)

### 1.8.30 — 2020-11-16

We hear you, presets are finally here!

Use hashtag #lumibee on Instagram, please. We can't wait to see your photos. :)

### 1.8.21 — 2020-10-27

A quick fix to get colors back to normal. 

Now you can get much more details from photos in raw format. We optimized all adjustments on Tone page so you can recover shadows or highlights easily.

Use hashtag #lumibee on Instagram, please. We can't wait to see your photos. :)

### 1.8.20 — 2020-10-26

Now you can get much more details from photos in raw format. We optimized all adjustments on Tone page so you can recover shadows or highlights easily.

Use hashtag #lumibee on Instagram, please. We can't wait to see your photos. :)

### 1.8.11 — 2020-08-08

A couple of quick fixes around preview photo zooming.

Good news everyone, we finally made the zoom on photo preview: Zoom in, zoom out, check your details and make it perfect.

Use hashtag #lumibee on Instagram, please. We can't wait to see your photos. :)

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