Rubble vs FilmLabel
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
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
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
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Rubble ships an update monthly, FilmLabel weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Rubble | FilmLabel |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Weekly โ better |
| Ads | No โ better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 โ better | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SailStudio Tech Ltd | Giorgio Messina |
In-app purchases
Rubble
No in-app purchases
FilmLabel
No in-app purchases









