Comparison

Lume vs Light Attendant

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Simultaneous sync of multiple lights
  • Individual light control
  • Professional lighting for photos/videos
  • Enhance creative output
  • Social media content creation
Features
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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.

About

Light Attendant

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.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • CCT control (bi-color)
  • HSI control (RGB)
  • Special effects modes
  • Group and channel management
  • Individual light selection
  • In-app help screens
Features
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Wirelessly control your ProMaster LED lights from an iOS smartphone or tablet using the Light Attendant app. Connecting with each light is easily accomplished using Bluetooth TM technology and only takes a few seconds. Once connected, Light Attendant provides a full range of controls for each light via three main modes: - CCT (Correlated Color Temperature) for bi-color control - HSI (Hue Saturation Intensity) for RGB control - EFFECTS for a range of special effects When working with multiple LED lights this app offers two methods for choosing which lights you are controlling. The first method is a traditional use of Groups and Channels. The second method lets you choose a specific light, regardless of its Group or Channel setting. Using the second method, Light Attendant will automatically tailor its options to the specific light you are using (such as color temperature range). You can easily switch back and forth between these two methods anytime you like. While Light Attendant has been designed for intuitive use, help screens are also available within the app, and can be accessed at any time for further instruction. Simply touch the HELP button at the bottom of any screen to receive full instructions regarding the use of that particular screen in the app. Note: This app only works with ProMaster LED lights specifically designated for use with the Light Attendant app. Please see your light's instructions for more details, to ensure it is compatible.

Screenshots

Lume4 screens
Light Attendant4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Light Attendant at 75% against Lume's 23%. Light Attendant also leads on rating (4.0 vs 2.8). Lume's advantage is ratings volume (90 vs 4) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 8 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

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

Light Attendant holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lume has 90 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of Lume's written reviews are positive against 75% of Light Attendant's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lume ships an update every 3 months, Light Attendant every 8 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Lume versus Light Attendant: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLumeLight Attendant
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (90 ratings)4.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews23.2% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings90 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB17 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperLume Cube, LLCPhotographic Research Organization Inc

Customer experience

Lume

All ratings90 ratings
Positive36.7%
Neutral13.3%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews56 reviews
Positive23.2%
Neutral17.9%
Negative58.9%

Light Attendant

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Bugs and 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

Light Attendant

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Lume

No in-app purchases

None

Light Attendant

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lume free?
Lume is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Light Attendant free?
Light Attendant is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Lume or Light Attendant?
Light Attendant is rated higher. Lume averages 2.8 out of 5 from 90 ratings, while Light Attendant averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Lume or Light Attendant have ads?
Neither Lume nor Light Attendant shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lume or Light Attendant?
Lume ships an update every 3 months, and Light Attendant every 8 months. Most recently, Lume was updated on November 3, 2026 and Light Attendant on November 3, 2026.

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