Comparison

CineTemp vs Panasonic LUMIX Flow

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

Head to head
About

CineTemp

This tool helps filmmakers and cinematographers measure color temperature and ND values using their iPhone camera. It offers real-time readings, a luminance histogram, and a library for saving shot notes and metadata to ensure color consistency.

Highlights
  • Color temperature readings via iPhone camera
  • ND calculation via iPhone camera
  • Real-time measurements with multiple lenses
  • Luminance histogram
  • Location-aware shot library
  • Scene comparison tools
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KEY FEATURES: • Approximate color temperature readings through your iPhone camera • Approximate ND calculation through your iPhone camera • Real-time values using wide, telephoto, and front-facing lenses • Luminance histogram • Location-aware shot library with custom notes and metadata • Scene comparison tools to assist with color consistency Perfect for: • Location scouting • Pre-production planning • On-set color adjustments • White balance optimization • Multi-camera coordination Created by filmmakers for filmmakers, CineTemp is designed to simplify your workflow and support your creative vision. While it’s not total replacement for dedicated hardware, CineTemp offers an intuitive way to make informed color decisions. The app seamlessly integrates with most iPhone cameras, and the customizable interface keeps essential tools at your fingertips. Save and organize your readings with automatic time, date, and location tagging to streamline your pre-production process. Join the creators using CineTemp to elevate their craft. Download now and explore an innovative approach to color temperature measurement.

About

Panasonic LUMIX Flow

Streamline your video production from script to edit. Create storyboards, use your phone as an external monitor for compatible cameras, and automatically organize footage based on your ratings. It also allows for complete video creation using just a smartphone.

Highlights
  • Script and storyboard creation
  • Smartphone as external camera monitor
  • Shot list management
  • Automatic file organization
  • Smartphone-only video creation
  • Visual scene sketching
Features
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For creators who love to shoot video. Smoothly streamline your video production workflow, from script writing to editing! From dramas and documentaries to music videos and dance clips in the entertainment genre, LUMIX Flow is easy to use even for beginners and supports a smooth video production process. 【LUMIX Mode】 Easily create scripts, storyboards, and shot lists. Use the app to visually sketch out scenes, illustrating your subject's position, direction, shot angle and more. Use your smartphone as an external monitor for your LUMIX camera. Check your shot list and storyboard on your smartphone while shooting. You can easily see which shots have already been taken at a glance, ensuring you never forget a key shot and allowing you to work through your shoot smoothly and efficiently. Shooting files are automatically divided into folders based on your ' OK / KEEP / BAD' rating by importing XML files from the app into your video editing software. Efficiently organize files after shooting and shorten the time you spend editing. 【Smartphone/Tablet Mode】 You can script, shoot, and edit a short drama or documentary video using just your smartphone, enjoying all the fun of filmmaking without the need for a camera or computer. 【External Monitor】 Connect your smartphone to your LUMIX camera to use it as an external monitor while shooting. Quickly check focus on-site. Compatible with: DC-S1RM2, DC-S1M2, DC-S1M2ES, DC-S1M2NT, DC-S5M2, DC-S5M2X, DC-S9, DC-GH7 OS Compatibility: iOS 17.0 or higher *Recommended for models with a USB Type-C connector. To connect with a Lightning cable, a genuine Apple 'Lightning-USB Camera Adapter' or 'Lightning-USB3 Camera Adapter' is required. [Notes] ・Be aware that when using the location information recording function, continued use of the GPS function can lead to a dramatic decrease in battery capacity. ・For information on using this app or compatible models, visit the following support page. https://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/soft/lumix_flow/index.html ・Please understand that we will not be able to contact you directly even if you use the “Email Developer” link.

Screenshots

CineTemp4 screens
Panasonic LUMIX Flow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CineTemp at 94% against Panasonic LUMIX Flow's 34%. CineTemp also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.9) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Panasonic LUMIX Flow's advantage is price (Free vs $19.99). On ratings volume, 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

Panasonic LUMIX Flow is free to download; CineTemp costs $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CineTemp holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 29 and 37 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of CineTemp's written reviews are positive against 34% of Panasonic LUMIX Flow's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CineTemp ships an update every 3 weeks, Panasonic LUMIX Flow every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
CineTemp versus Panasonic LUMIX Flow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCineTempPanasonic LUMIX Flow
Price$19.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (29 ratings) — better2.9 (37 ratings)
Positive reviews93.8% of reviews — better34.2% of reviews
Number of ratings2937 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#18 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTKNYEPANASONIC ENTERTAINMENT & COMMUNICATION CO., LTD.

Customer experience

CineTemp

All ratings29 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive93.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.3%

Panasonic LUMIX Flow

All ratings37 ratings
Positive43.2%
Neutral8.1%
Negative48.6%
Written reviews111 reviews
Positive34.2%
Neutral14.4%
Negative51.4%

In-app purchases

None

CineTemp

No in-app purchases

None

Panasonic LUMIX Flow

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CineTemp free?
CineTemp costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Panasonic LUMIX Flow free?
Panasonic LUMIX Flow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CineTemp or Panasonic LUMIX Flow?
CineTemp is rated higher. CineTemp averages 4.9 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while Panasonic LUMIX Flow averages 2.9 from 37 ratings.
Do CineTemp or Panasonic LUMIX Flow have ads?
Neither CineTemp nor Panasonic LUMIX Flow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CineTemp or Panasonic LUMIX Flow?
CineTemp ships an update every 3 weeks, and Panasonic LUMIX Flow every 2 months. Most recently, CineTemp was updated on October 19, 2026 and Panasonic LUMIX Flow on October 20, 2026.

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