Comparison

Rubble vs FilmLabel

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

Head to head
About

Rubble

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IMPORTANT! Please only download this app if you have purchased Rubble Systems Hardware. It will do nothing unless it can find one of our products

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FilmLabel

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FilmLabel turns your Blackout Lighting Console patch list into beautiful, print-ready fixture labels in seconds. Import your CSV patch export directly from Blackout, and FilmLabel automatically generates professional labels for every fixture on your rig. No manual data entry, no spreadsheets, no workarounds. PRINT ANYWHERE Print wirelessly via AirPrint to any compatible printer, or connect directly to a NIIMBOT B1 thermal label printer via Bluetooth, no detour through the NIIMBOT app required. FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE LABELS Choose which fixture fields appear on each label: fixture number, DMX address, manufacturer, type, mode, footprint, and more. Create multiple presets for different label sizes and layouts: console-style bars, tech labels, road case tags, QR scan labels, and full documentation layouts. BUILT FOR THE INDUSTRY Designed by and for gaffers, lighting programmers, and DOPs working on film, TV, and live events. FilmLabel speaks the language of the set: Aputure, ARRI, Astera, Litepanels, Quasar, and every other fixture in your patch. QR CODE INTEGRATION Every label can include a QR code that links directly to the fixture's full data sheet, scan on set to pull up channel, mode, and footprint instantly. KEY FEATURES -Import patch CSV from Blackout Lighting Console -Direct Bluetooth printing to NIIMBOT B1 -AirPrint support for any wireless printer -Multiple label presets and size formats -Fully customizable field selection per preset -QR code generation per fixture -Color-coded labels matching your console patch -Project name and gaffer bar support -Works entirely offline, no cloud, no account

Screenshots

Rubble4 screens
FilmLabel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Rubble at none against FilmLabel's shown. Rubble also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). FilmLabel's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rubble ships an update monthly, FilmLabel weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Rubble versus FilmLabel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRubbleFilmLabel
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly โ€” better
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size19 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSailStudio Tech LtdGiorgio Messina

In-app purchases

None

Rubble

No in-app purchases

None

FilmLabel

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rubble free?
Rubble is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FilmLabel free?
FilmLabel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Rubble or FilmLabel have ads?
FilmLabel shows ads; Rubble does not.
Which is updated more often, Rubble or FilmLabel?
Rubble ships an update monthly, and FilmLabel weekly. Most recently, Rubble was updated on September 19, 2026 and FilmLabel on September 8, 2026.

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