LumiNotes vs Frame Scout
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LumiNotes
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Ever come across a shoot-worthy location but didn’t have the right gear with you—or the light wasn’t right? Luminotes is built for moments like these. Capture a quick visual note, add your thoughts, and let Luminotes record location, direction, sun position, and weather automatically. Return when the light and conditions are exactly what you want. **Plan your shots. Don’t just take them.**
Frame Scout
This app assists photographers in planning shoots by providing crucial location details like light, access, and timing. It helps users scout locations with information on golden hour, sunrise/sunset, permits, and crowd conditions, enabling confident preparation for shoots.
- Location scouting for photographers
- Golden hour and sun/moon timing
- Access and permit information
- Crowd and cell signal awareness
- Save spots and add notes
- Organize shoot ideas
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Find photo locations and plan the whole shoot with Frame Scout. Explore photography locations on a map, save favorites, and check sunrise, sunset, golden hour, blue hour, sun direction, and available weather information before you head out. Build a shoot plan with reference photos, a shot list, gear checklist, notes, and a schedule. Compare locations side by side or arrange multiple stops into a day plan with estimated drive times and light windows. Save a scout pack with location details and selected planning materials for use in the field. Live forecasts and route calculations require an internet connection. Publish an optional Live Crew Board to share a saved shoot, checklists, reference images, notes, and crew messages. Use email sign-in and invitation codes to work with your crew. The built-in guide explains publishing, joining, and checking for updates. Shared plans require an internet connection. Discover photography conventions, workshops, shows, and photo walks across the United States in Photo Events. Browse the nationwide list or search for a city or event, then open the organizer’s source for current details. Frame Scout provides three days of premium app access from first launch. This access period is separate from a subscription. After it ends, Scouting, Assistant, and the Sun/Moon Tracker Overlay require an active subscription. Monthly and yearly subscriptions are billed through your Apple Account at the price shown before purchase and renew automatically until canceled in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.deepfocusphotos.com/eula Privacy Policy: https://www.deepfocusphotos.com/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LumiNotes at none against Frame Scout's 2. LumiNotes also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Frame Scout sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. LumiNotes asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | LumiNotes | Frame Scout |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Georgios Pallikaropoulos | Omer Khan |
In-app purchases
LumiNotes
No in-app purchases
Frame Scout
- IOS_scout.pro_monthly_499_$4.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription$49.991 Year
