MIOPS MOBILE vs Lume
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MIOPS MOBILE
Control your DSLR or mirrorless camera remotely with creative modes like sound, motion, and vibration triggers. Schedule complex sequences for unique shots, or use basic shutter functions. The app offers a refined interface for easy camera operation.
- Creative trigger modes (Vibration, Sound, Motion, Distance)
- Timelapse modes (Basic, Long Exposure, Bulb Ramping, Road Lapse, HDR)
- Basic shutter release modes (Press&Hold, Press&Lock, Timed, Self Timer)
- Scenario mode for combining triggers
- Scheduling of trigger sequences
- DSLR/mirrorless camera compatibility
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The MIOPS MOBILE application utilizes the smartphone's capabilities to offer creative modes like Vibration, Sound, Motion and Distance or even various Timelapse modes to trigger your camera. It also provides basic shutter release modes like Press&Hold, Press&Lock, Timed Release, Self Timer and HDR. The most extra ordinary feature is what we call "Scenario" mode which combines any of the available trigger options to create magic. Moreover, you can schedule your desired mode or sequence to fire at any time while you step back and enjoy your life. You can take photos with your DSLR or mirrorless camera using various modes within the MIOPS MOBILE smartphone app. Its refined user interface is easy to use and readily adjustable to fit your needs. Just select the desired mode and leave the control to your smartphone. It will fire your camera while you relax. • Cable Release • Press&Hold • Press&Lock • Timed Release • Self Timer • Timed Release&Self Timer • Basic Timelapse • Long Exposure Timelapse • Bulb Ramping Timelapse • Road Lapse • HDR Timelapse • HDR Mode • Sound Mode • Vibration Mode • Motion Mode • Scenario (Includes Scheduling)
Lume
Control multiple portable LED lights simultaneously and individually from your iPhone. Achieve professional-quality lighting for photos and videos, enhancing your creative output for social media or portfolios.
- Simultaneous sync of multiple lights
- Individual light control
- Professional lighting for photos/videos
- Enhance creative output
- Social media content creation
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Lume Cube - Staff pick on Kickstarter, named USA Today’s Best of CES and VideoMaker Editor's CES Choice Award winner. With this intuitive companion iPhone app, you can simultaneously sync and individually control Lume Cubes and Lume Cube AIRs to create dynamic, dramatic, professional quality images and video to add to your portfolio or upload directly to social media. Photography is the study of light, the right light is critical to the creation of any masterpiece. Lume Cubes and Lume Cube AIRs are controlled by this iPhone app, opening new creative possibilities for photographers of any skill level. The ability to simultaneously sync and individually control multiple Lume Cubes and Lume Cube AIRs through the app makes Lume-X the ultimate tool for capturing content on the fly or setting up an entire scene. These rugged little lights are the perfect solution for the novice iPhonographer looking to take their images to the next level or for the seasoned vet needing to add the perfect light to get their desired result.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Lume at 2.8 against MIOPS MOBILE's 2.4. Lume also leads on ratings volume (90 vs 29) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). MIOPS MOBILE's advantage is review sentiment (41% vs 23%) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Lume holds the better App Store score, 2.8 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 29 and 90 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 41% of MIOPS MOBILE's written reviews are positive against 23% of Lume's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
MIOPS MOBILE ships an update every 6 weeks, Lume every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MIOPS MOBILE | Lume |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (29 ratings) | 2.8 (90 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 40.5% of reviews — better | 23.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 29 | 90 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ERON ELEKTRONIK BILGISAYAR VE YAZILIM SANAYI | Lume Cube, LLC |
Customer experience
MIOPS MOBILE
Lume
Bugs and requests
MIOPS MOBILE
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Lume
Reported bugs
41 issues- Bluetooth connection is lost frequently
- App crashes frequently
- UI is janky, cluttered, and parts are off-screen
- Labels and toggles don't always function correctly
- Sliders used as buttons are confusing
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- Battery meter is inaccurate when ON
- App doesn't optimize for iPad lenses
- Cube light is harsh on edges
- App doesn't support RAW
- Camera interface needs update
- App requires full phone access (camera, mic, photos)
- Doesn't utilize volume buttons as shutter release
- Dive mode doesn't work
- No support for iPhone 11 (Pro) cameras
- Camera angles don't match iPhone X/11
- Dragging left on intensity sliders triggers delete bar
- Email required to pair Bluetooth
- Light settings are funky and get stuck
- Brightness slider is off by a power of 10 (e.g., 5% is 50%)
- iPhone gets hot when app is running
- App drains phone battery significantly
- Dark mode text fields are unreadable
- App defaults to camera app, not light controls
- Only one light can be connected
- UI is broken, portions don't show up
- App doesn't work with Cube 2.0 for brightness control
- Difficult to navigate
- Hard to read (battery percentage)
- App is stuck on photo/video mode with blinking logo
- Cannot register product
- Bluetooth cannot find light
- App is ugly and starts with camera app
- Lights won't connect after new update on iPhone
- Dive Mode not explained
- Optical trigger not working consistently
- Not compatible with iPhone SE, 5s, 5
- Subject needs to wait a second for light
- No controls or options in the app
- No menu or 'how to connect'
- Previous version had more flash options
- Strobe option not useful for night photography
Requested features
15 requests- Support for newer GoPro models
- Update app for iPhone 13 Pro Max camera features (4K, RAW, manual controls)
- Control individual cubes or groups of cubes
- Shoot in RAW format
- Add manual camera functions (WB, Shutter Speed)
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- Improve camera interface and lens optimization
- Dark mode support
- Use volume buttons as shutter release
- Add timer option for group shots
- Support for Bluetooth remote shutter remotes
- Add grouping option for multiple lights
- More flash options (flash length)
- Integration with established camera apps
- Improve UI/UX design
- Add instructions and walkthroughs
In-app purchases
MIOPS MOBILE
No in-app purchases
Lume
No in-app purchases
