Comparison

Leica LUX vs DashLoop

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

Head to head
About

Leica LUX

This professional camera app brings the iconic Leica Look, color, and style to your iPhone. It offers flexible photography options, from automatic snapshots to full manual control, and features stunning simulations of legendary Leica lenses for unique visual character.

Highlights
  • Leica Look color science
  • Legendary Leica lens simulations
  • Authentic bokeh effects
  • Automatic and manual camera controls
  • RAW photo output
  • Multiple Leica Looks presets
Features
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Leica LUX is a professional camera app that brings the iconic Leica Look – and its signature color, style, and feel – to your iPhone. Developed in-house by Leica, it gives you the unique visual character of Leica cameras in a powerful mobile experience. FLEXIBLE PHOTOGRAPHY Leica LUX simplifies the photographic process to capture life's moments with clarity. Whether you're shooting landscapes, street scenes, or intimate portraits, Leica LUX offers countless creative opportunities. Photographers of every skill level can craft masterpieces, using automatic mode for spontaneous snapshots or diving into the manual settings to tweak every detail. LENS SIMULATIONS Stunning simulations of legendary Leica lenses bring prestige and personality to your mobile photography. Each lens has a distinct visual style, from the Summilux-M 28mm f/1.4 ASPH to the Noctilux-M 50mm f/1.2 ASPH, with more lens options coming soon. The custom software engine also creates authentic-looking bokeh directly on your iPhone. ICONIC LEICA LOOKS Leica LUX was developed in accordance with the acclaimed color science of Leica, offering the same color corrections and film presets as found in Leica cameras. These Leica Looks include Leica Classic, Leica Contemporary, Leica Black & White, and Leica Vivid. More than 15 looks are currently available, giving your images rich textures, emotional nuance, and inimitable drama. AUTOMATIC AND MANUAL CONTROL Leica LUX allows you to expand your creativity, choosing between an intuitive automatic mode or full-fledged manual control. Manual photographers can adjust the exposure compensation, shutter speed, ISO, white balance, focus mode, RAW output, and more. SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS Leica LUX Pro expands the Leica experience for photographers looking to get the most from their images. Choose from a $6.99/month or $69.99/year package. These prices are for United States customers. Pricing in other countries may vary. Subscriptions are automatically renewed. Go to your account settings in the App Store to manage your subscriptions. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://leica-camera.com/node/9954/iframe

About

DashLoop

Features
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DashLoop turns your iPhone into a powerful 4K dash cam — with smart loop recording that automatically overwrites old clips, so you never run out of storage, ever. Leave it running on every drive and stop worrying about space. DashLoop continuously records the road ahead, keeps only what matters, and lets you lock important footage before it's gone. A sudden stop, a near miss, or a memorable road trip — the evidence is always in your pocket. WHY DASHLOOP • Never run out of storage — smart loop recording reuses space automatically • Record in up to 4K for sharp, readable license plates and road signs • Crash detection flags the exact moment of hard impacts automatically • One tap locks the last 5 minutes so it can never be overwritten • Everything stays private on your iPhone — no account, no cloud, no tracking KEY FEATURES ▸ Smart Loop Recording Records continuously in short clips and automatically overwrites the oldest unlocked footage. Set your loop window and just drive — no manual deleting, no "storage full" interruptions. ▸ Up to 4K Resolution 720p, 1080p, 2K and 4K are all available free, defaulting to your iPhone's highest quality so footage stays crisp. ▸ Crash Detection Motion sensors detect sudden impacts and automatically mark the clip as a Crash Event. Choose Low, Medium or High sensitivity. ▸ Lock Important Footage One tap locks the last 5 minutes. Locked videos are never overwritten — perfect for accidents, disputes or memorable drives. ▸ On-Screen Timestamp Date and time are burned directly into the video for reliable, timestamped evidence. ▸ Smart Screen Dimming Automatically dims after a few minutes to save battery and cut night glare; tap to wake it, or force an ultra-dark mode instantly. ▸ Optional Audio Toggle in-cabin audio on or off — full control of your privacy. ▸ Private & Offline No sign-up, no cloud upload, no tracking. Videos never leave your iPhone unless you export or share them. FREE VERSION • All resolutions up to 4K • 10-minute loop recording • Crash detection & timestamp • "DashLoop" watermark New users also get a 120-minute Pro recording trial. UPGRADE TO PRO • Choose loop length: 20 / 30 / 60 / 120 minutes • Remove the watermark or use your own custom text • Lock the last 5 minutes of footage PRICING • DashLoop Pro Yearly — $9.99/year, auto-renewing • DashLoop Pro Lifetime — $29.99 one-time purchase, yours forever SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS (YEARLY) Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. The account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends, at the same price. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when a subscription is purchased. Privacy Policy: https://yj89111.github.io/dashloop/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Leica LUX4 screens
DashLoop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: Leica LUX at #120 against DashLoop's unranked. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Leica LUX sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and DashLoop sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 10 level
Leica LUX versus DashLoop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLeica LUXDashLoop
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (7.8K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews58.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings7.8K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
Best chart rank#120 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS26.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size405 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLeica Camera AG朝鸿 刘

Bugs and requests

Leica LUX

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Photos not saving properly
  • Lens selection issues causing crashes
  • Inconsistent performance across devices
  • Deletion and gallery functions not working

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add manual focus and exposure controls
  • Improve background blur/bokeh quality
  • Provide a one-time purchase option
  • Add support for raw image capture
  • Integrate with Leica cameras and accessories

DashLoop

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Leica LUX

Subscriptions3
  • Leica LUX PRO Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Leica LUX Pro Annual7 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • Leica LUX PRO Annual$69.991 Year
2 purchases

DashLoop

Subscriptions1
  • DashLoop Pro Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • DashLoop Pro Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Leica LUX free?
Leica LUX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DashLoop free?
DashLoop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Leica LUX or DashLoop have ads?
Neither Leica LUX nor DashLoop shows ads.

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