Comparison

Luma Calc vs EV Calc

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

Head to head
About

Luma Calc

Features
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LumaCalc is an exposure calculator for photographers and videographers. Change your aperture, ISO, ND filter, or EV compensation — LumaCalc instantly tells you the exact shutter speed needed to maintain a correct exposure. No more mental math on set. ◆ Perfect for - Photographers who attach ND filters and need to recalculate shutter speed every time - Long exposure shooters who want to know the exact duration before pressing the shutter - Anyone who adjusts aperture or ISO and needs a quick exposure correction on the fly - Studio, outdoor, and video shooters who need fast, reliable settings ◆ Features [Exposure Triangle Calculator] Enter your current camera settings (aperture · ISO · shutter speed), then set your new values. The correct shutter speed is calculated in real time — no confirm button needed, results update instantly as you scroll. [ND Filter Calculator] Supports 23 ND filter densities from ND0 (no filter) to ND512K (512,000× light reduction). Instantly see the required shutter speed for any filter you attach. [EV Compensation] Apply exposure compensation from -3.0 to +3.0 EV in 1/3-stop increments to fine-tune your results. [Long Exposure Display] Results beyond 30 seconds are automatically formatted so you always know exactly how long to hold the shutter open. - 1/8000s – 30s : Standard shutter value (e.g. 1/250) - 30s – 60s : Seconds (e.g. 45s) - 1 min – 1 hour : MM:SS format (e.g. 02:30) - Over 1 hour : HH:MM:SS format (e.g. 01:30:00) [Wide Setting Range] - Aperture: f/1.0 – f/32 (1/3-stop steps, 31 values) - ISO: 50 – 80,000 (1/3-stop steps, 33 values) - Shutter speed: 1/8000s – 30s (56 values) ◆ Designed for the Field - Dark theme: easy on the eyes in low-light shooting environments - Wheel picker: drum-roll style selector for fast, precise input - Haptic feedback: feel every click as you scroll through values - Out-of-range alerts: clear Too Fast / Too Slow warnings when results exceed camera limits Stop doing exposure math in your head. Set up your shot faster and more accurately with LumaCalc.

About

EV Calc

Features
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EV Calc shows, at a glance, how much a change in your camera settings affects brightness, measured in stops. Store your reference exposure with "SET", then turn the shutter, aperture, ISO and ND wheels. The difference from your reference appears large at the center of the screen, such as "+0.7" or "-1.3". Use it as a guide for how much to compensate after adding an ND filter or changing aperture or ISO. KEY FEATURES • Four wheels for shutter, aperture, ISO and ND filter • "SET" stores your reference exposure and shows the difference in stops (positive is brighter, negative is darker) • Color coding: your reference value in green, brighter options in orange, darker options in blue • Reference EV and current EV are always visible • Shutter angle shown like "1/48 (180°)". Choose the frame rate from 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60 or 120 fps, or turn the display off • ISO step: 1 stop, 1/2 stop or 1/3 stop • ND filter unit: density (such as 0.3), ND number (such as ND8) or stops (such as 3 stops) • Remembers your last settings and resumes where you left off • Landscape-only, dark-mode interface that is easy to read on set • No account and no network connection required NOTE Displayed exposure differences and EV values are theoretical. Actual exposure may differ depending on your camera and lens. Please use them as a guide.

Screenshots

Luma Calc2 screens
EV Calc2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Luma Calc at Free against EV Calc's $0.49. Luma Calc also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). EV Calc's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 7 months). On 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

Luma Calc is free to download; EV Calc costs $0.49 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Luma Calc ships an update every 7 months, EV Calc every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Luma Calc versus EV Calc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLuma CalcEV Calc
PriceFree — better$0.49
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB0 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeryeongsu sonAkihiro Sakai

In-app purchases

None

Luma Calc

No in-app purchases

None

EV Calc

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Luma Calc free?
Luma Calc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EV Calc free?
EV Calc costs $0.49, with no in-app purchases.
Do Luma Calc or EV Calc have ads?
Neither Luma Calc nor EV Calc shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Luma Calc or EV Calc?
Luma Calc ships an update every 7 months, and EV Calc every 2 days. Most recently, Luma Calc was updated on October 25, 2026 and EV Calc on October 12, 2026.

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