Phocus Mobile vs LumaCue Light Meter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Phocus Mobile
Edit and manage high-resolution RAW images from Hasselblad cameras on your mobile device. Experience natural color reproduction and advanced noise reduction with HDR capabilities for stunning detail and light.
- HNCS HDR image display, editing, and export
- Full quality RAW editing
- Multi-format RAW/JPG/HEIF download
- TIFF generation for lossless editing
- Camera control of capture parameters
- Download/delete images from camera
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“Hasselblad Natural Noise Reduction” is the first noise reduction model that can run locally on mobile, perfectly preserving Hasselblad's natural tones and image details, and noise reduction of 100 million pixel RAW images can be completed in about 15 seconds, further unlocking the potential of Hasselblad's images. When viewed on an HDR-capable iPhone or iPad, photos shot with the Hasselblad cameras truly come to life in Phocus Mobile — revealing the stunning light and shadow details and rich color gradations enabled by HNCS HDR. Expanding the possibilities of the Hasselblad workflow, Phocus Mobile takes the image editing process to a new, portable level. Enabling the traveling or studio photographer to have a quicker, more seamless workflow. Phocus Mobile can render natural and true colors to the greatest extent, taking full advantage of the Hasselblad Natural Color Solution (HNCS). The following functionality is supported: - Brand-new HNCS HDR image display, editing, and export experience - Full quality raw editing powered by HNCS engine - Support multi-format download (RAW/JPG/HEIF) - Supports generating TIFF for cross-platform quality lossless editing - Download or delete images from camera - Camera control of capture parameters - Supports generating full or medium size JPEG Compatible Camera Models [USB or Wi-Fi]: -X2D II 100C* -CFV 100C* -X2D 100C* -X1D II 50C -CFV II 50C *Only Chinese and English are supported within the app This app is only compatible with iOS and iPadOS. To use it on Mac devices, please download Phocus for Mac from the official Hasselblad website. For X1D/H system cameras, please download Phocus for X1D/H system from the App Store.
LumaCue Light Meter
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LumaCue Light Meter is a dedicated companion for film and manual photographers. Turn your iPhone into a reliable reflective light meter to make confident exposure decisions in the field. Designed for the analog workflow, LumaCue focuses on the essential tools you need for manual shooting. Whether you are using a vintage rangefinder, a pinhole camera, or a fully manual digital setup, LumaCue provides the exposure cues to help you get the shot. Key Features: - Live Reflective Metering: Use the camera preview with a movable spot reticle to sample scene luminance and get approximate EV readings with real-time confidence indicators. - Exposure Triangle Solver: Fix your ISO, aperture, or shutter speed to instantly see equivalent exposure combinations. - Film Workflow Presets: Choose from generic film speed profiles like B&W 400, Color Negative 200, or Slide 100 to streamline your setup. - Reciprocity Helper: Receive conservative warnings and compensation hints when your shutter speed enters long-exposure territory. - Honest Calibration: Manually adjust your meter with a +/- EV offset to match your trusted hardware or specific scene requirements. Who is it for? LumaCue is built for photographers who value a lightweight, on-device tool for manual exposure. It is perfect for those shooting film stocks or using cameras without built-in metering. Honest Framing: LumaCue is an approximate reflective light meter for manual exposure decisions. It uses the iPhone camera sensor to estimate scene brightness and is not a replacement for a professional incident meter or dedicated hardware metering equipment. All camera frames are processed on-device and are never saved or uploaded. One-time purchase. No subscriptions. No ads.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Phocus Mobile at none against LumaCue Light Meter's 1. Phocus Mobile also leads on iOS requirement (16.2 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support 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. LumaCue Light Meter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Phocus Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Phocus Mobile | LumaCue Light Meter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (522 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 46.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 522 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 435 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hasselblad | Zcode |
Bugs and requests
Phocus Mobile
Reported bugs
18 issues- App crashes when opening high ISO files
- Photos disappear after update or when selecting for processing
- Export fails for multiple images, erasing original capture date/time
- Images not available in library despite camera connection
- App crashes on iPad Pro with M1/M2 chips
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- USB-C connection not recognized after updates
- Noise reduction adjustments not updating properly
- Moire and pattern noise appearing on JPEG export
- App fails to connect to X2D despite camera being recognized
- Exposure simulation locked on regardless of camera settings
- EV correction not working in all modes on X2D
- Live view picture cropped on long sides of frame
- Error when saving multiple photos to Photos app (PHPhotosErrorDomain error 3301)
- App crashes when resizing window with Stage Manager on iPad
- Wired connection not supported in recent versions
- TIFF export producing 8-bit files instead of 16-bit
- Drive mode settings overwritten when using remote shutter
- App not recognizing HEIF format files from camera firmware 3.0
Requested features
25 requests- Import photos from external SSD or USB storage
- Manual color control for watermarks
- Support for multiple camera connections
- Layer masking and adjustment layers
- Delayed shutter release/self-timer functionality
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- Erase/content removal tool
- Dodge and burn tools
- Export in HEIF/HEIC format
- 16-bit TIFF export capability
- Perspective/keystone correction
- Batch import retry functionality
- Custom watermark options with date/name
- Geo-tagging support
- Fine art frame auto-application
- Live view support for X2D
- Ability to import RAW files directly from app
- Compressed DNG export option
- Android version of the app
- Black point adjustment
- Portrait orientation support for live view
- Ability to stop interval drive mode remotely
- Precise value input for edits (not just sliders)
- HEIF10 or TIFF16 export for better dynamic range
- Files API integration between mobile and desktop
- Exposure simulation toggle for flash photography
LumaCue Light Meter
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Phocus Mobile
No in-app purchases
LumaCue Light Meter
- Lifetime Unlock$4.99
Questions
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