Comparison

Panasonic LUMIX Flow vs Proximator

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

Head to head
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.

About

Proximator

Features
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Proximator turns your iPhone or iPad into a portable footage review and proxy conversion station for filmmakers and video creators. Plug in your camera card or external drive, review footage, selectively copy clips, apply effects, and convert to lightweight proxy files that are storage- and transfer-friendly. KEY FEATURES: • MOV/MP4/ProRes/BRAW and MXF playback and conversion. • Load footage from connected Card/SSD, internal storage, system album, or NAS servers. • Real-time 3D LUT preview and baked-in output • Fully color grading features & Color wheels • Anamorphic de-squeeze (1.25×–2.0×) • Slate Info: Timecode, Scene, Shot, Take etc burned into or embedded • Fast & direct GPU processing, adjustable Bitrate & codec(H264/H265) • Optimized to relink in different NLEs. • Backup (Direct copy) footage • Audio-only extraction and separate channel extraction • Low-battery auto-pause protection (3% / 10% / Off) • No subscription, one-time purchase for Pro license, one license shared between iPad/iPhone. Proximator is built by filmmaker for filmmakers and content creators who need to review footage, extract media, and generate proxies on set using only mobile devices.

Screenshots

Panasonic LUMIX Flow4 screens
Proximator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Panasonic LUMIX Flow at none against Proximator's 3. Proximator's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Proximator sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Panasonic LUMIX Flow asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Panasonic LUMIX Flow ships an update every 2 months, Proximator every 11 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Panasonic LUMIX Flow versus Proximator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPanasonic LUMIX FlowProximator
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (37 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings37 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB130 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPANASONIC ENTERTAINMENT & COMMUNICATION CO., LTD.Chenxing Liu

In-app purchases

None

Panasonic LUMIX Flow

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Proximator

One-time3
  • Proximator Pro (1-Month Pass)$5.99
  • Proximator Pro (Perpetual License)$22.99
  • Proximator Pro (Perpetual License)$27.99

Questions

Is Panasonic LUMIX Flow free?
Panasonic LUMIX Flow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Proximator free?
Proximator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Panasonic LUMIX Flow or Proximator have ads?
Neither Panasonic LUMIX Flow nor Proximator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Panasonic LUMIX Flow or Proximator?
Panasonic LUMIX Flow ships an update every 2 months, and Proximator every 11 days. Most recently, Panasonic LUMIX Flow was updated on October 28, 2026 and Proximator on October 28, 2026.

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