Comparison

YN360 vs Panasonic LUMIX Flow

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

YN360

Control your YONGNUO YN360 video light remotely via Bluetooth from your smartphone. Adjust brightness and power on/off with ease for seamless lighting adjustments during shoots.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Remote brightness control
  • Remote power on/off
  • Smartphone control
Features
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本app用于配合永诺YN360 摄像灯使用,通过手机蓝牙可以连接YN360 摄像灯并实现远程控制亮度、远程开关机的功能。 This app is used cooperatively with YONGNUO YN360 Video light,via Bluetooth from mobile phone,it connects YN360 Video light to achieve the function of remote control for the brightness and power switch.

About

Panasonic LUMIX Flow

Streamline your video production from script to edit. Create storyboards, use your phone as an external monitor for compatible cameras, and automatically organize footage based on your ratings. It also allows for complete video creation using just a smartphone.

Highlights
  • Script and storyboard creation
  • Smartphone as external camera monitor
  • Shot list management
  • Automatic file organization
  • Smartphone-only video creation
  • Visual scene sketching
Features
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For creators who love to shoot video. Smoothly streamline your video production workflow, from script writing to editing! From dramas and documentaries to music videos and dance clips in the entertainment genre, LUMIX Flow is easy to use even for beginners and supports a smooth video production process. 【LUMIX Mode】 Easily create scripts, storyboards, and shot lists. Use the app to visually sketch out scenes, illustrating your subject's position, direction, shot angle and more. Use your smartphone as an external monitor for your LUMIX camera. Check your shot list and storyboard on your smartphone while shooting. You can easily see which shots have already been taken at a glance, ensuring you never forget a key shot and allowing you to work through your shoot smoothly and efficiently. Shooting files are automatically divided into folders based on your ' OK / KEEP / BAD' rating by importing XML files from the app into your video editing software. Efficiently organize files after shooting and shorten the time you spend editing. 【Smartphone/Tablet Mode】 You can script, shoot, and edit a short drama or documentary video using just your smartphone, enjoying all the fun of filmmaking without the need for a camera or computer. 【External Monitor】 Connect your smartphone to your LUMIX camera to use it as an external monitor while shooting. Quickly check focus on-site. Compatible with: DC-S1RM2, DC-S1M2, DC-S1M2ES, DC-S1M2NT, DC-S5M2, DC-S5M2X, DC-S9, DC-GH7 OS Compatibility: iOS 17.0 or higher *Recommended for models with a USB Type-C connector. To connect with a Lightning cable, a genuine Apple 'Lightning-USB Camera Adapter' or 'Lightning-USB3 Camera Adapter' is required. [Notes] ・Be aware that when using the location information recording function, continued use of the GPS function can lead to a dramatic decrease in battery capacity. ・For information on using this app or compatible models, visit the following support page. https://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/soft/lumix_flow/index.html ・Please understand that we will not be able to contact you directly even if you use the “Email Developer” link.

Screenshots

YN3604 screens
Panasonic LUMIX Flow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Panasonic LUMIX Flow at 2.9 against YN360's 2.1. Panasonic LUMIX Flow also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 36 months) and review sentiment (34% vs 19%). YN360's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Panasonic LUMIX Flow holds the better App Store score, 2.9 against 2.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 41 and 39 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of YN360's written reviews are positive against 34% of Panasonic LUMIX Flow's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

YN360 ships an update every 36 months, Panasonic LUMIX Flow every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
YN360 versus Panasonic LUMIX Flow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYN360Panasonic LUMIX Flow
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (41 ratings)2.9 (39 ratings) — better
Positive reviews18.8% of reviews33.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings41 — better39
Update frequencyEvery 36 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShenzhen Yongnuo Electrical Appliances Co., Ltd.PANASONIC ENTERTAINMENT & COMMUNICATION CO., LTD.

Customer experience

YN360

All ratings41 ratings
Positive19.5%
Neutral12.2%
Negative68.3%
Written reviews64 reviews
Positive18.8%
Neutral7.8%
Negative73.4%

Panasonic LUMIX Flow

All ratings37 ratings
Positive43.2%
Neutral8.1%
Negative48.6%
Written reviews112 reviews
Positive33.9%
Neutral14.3%
Negative51.8%

Bugs and requests

YN360

Reported bugs

103 issues
  • Color wheel missing occasionally
  • RGB controls are basic
  • Color wheel inaccurate
  • Washed out colors
  • Cannot control multiple lights
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  • App is in Chinese
  • Interface is confusing
  • No English option
  • Buggy operation
  • RGB brightness not adjustable
  • Slow adjustments
  • App doesn't reflect product
  • Not functional as advertised
  • Misspellings and Chinese characters
  • App icon incorrect
  • Only controls one light
  • No music sync
  • Lack of instructions
  • App is unfinished
  • User error possible
  • No memory banks
  • Does not work with YN360III Pro
  • Color modes not controllable
  • Red is pink
  • Channel function works
  • Basic but buggy
  • UI is terrible
  • RGB doesn't work properly
  • Approximate RGB adjustment
  • Connection problems with multiple devices
  • Hues not adjustable manually
  • Color contamination from other channels
  • Can't set specific RGB values
  • No battery status
  • Difficult to see changes
  • Controls are a shot in the dark
  • App is useless
  • Not ready for prime time
  • Does not connect to multiple lights
  • App doesn't connect to multiple lights
  • Can't connect 2 led devices
  • Only one light connected
  • Can't connect multiple lights
  • Controls only one light
  • No accurate colors on multiple lights
  • No way to dim RGB brightness
  • App is terrible
  • Only controls one light at a time
  • No point in buying more than one light
  • Ruining own market
  • Hassle to get right color
  • Not as advertised
  • Does not connect to more than one light
  • Refused to fix for 2 years
  • Would not recommend purchasing
  • Still no multiple light support
  • Developer no longer supports
  • Doesn't fully work
  • Only pair to one light
  • Controls only 1 light with multiple
  • Super annoying
  • Hope they'll fix it
  • No se conecta
  • YN360 II not working
  • Can't connect 2 led device together
  • Does not really control YN300iii
  • No way to control output or color temp
  • Silly color spectrum not helpful
  • App looks different
  • QR code links to wrong app
  • No way to control output or color temperature
  • Only one YN360 can be connected
  • No trick to connect more
  • Does not work properly
  • Cannot switch channel
  • Remote control not developed
  • 8 channel control doesn't work
  • Don't know which light is controlled
  • Best to set manually
  • App is pointless
  • Lights are great, app only controls 1
  • Does not connect to multiple light sticks
  • Terrible App!
  • Won't connect to multiple lights
  • Very upsetting
  • Will return all lights
  • Two or more lamps not connecting
  • Push buttons and twist knob
  • App could be much better
  • Misspellings and Chinese characters
  • App icon incorrect
  • Doesn't show the 360
  • Only one light at a time
  • App design implies multiple, but doesn't work
  • Can be updated
  • Only controls single light
  • App is unfinished
  • Developer only had single light
  • Basic functions only
  • Not functional as advertised
  • Some buttons not clickable
  • RGB color no brightness adjustment
  • Other adjustments slow

Requested features

16 requests
  • Update app
  • More effects
  • English language option
  • Music Sync
  • Individual RGB sliders
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  • Memory banks for presets
  • Dark mode
  • Advanced analytics dashboard
  • Instruction manual in English
  • Automated controls (flickering)
  • Update app and provide better interface/functions
  • Fix English translation
  • Fix multi-light support
  • Update app
  • Update app
  • Update app

Panasonic LUMIX Flow

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

YN360

No in-app purchases

None

Panasonic LUMIX Flow

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is YN360 free?
YN360 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Panasonic LUMIX Flow free?
Panasonic LUMIX Flow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, YN360 or Panasonic LUMIX Flow?
Panasonic LUMIX Flow is rated higher. YN360 averages 2.1 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while Panasonic LUMIX Flow averages 2.9 from 39 ratings.
Do YN360 or Panasonic LUMIX Flow have ads?
Neither YN360 nor Panasonic LUMIX Flow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, YN360 or Panasonic LUMIX Flow?
YN360 ships an update every 36 months, and Panasonic LUMIX Flow every 2 months. Most recently, YN360 was updated on November 2, 2026 and Panasonic LUMIX Flow on November 4, 2026.

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