# Eclat Camera vs Lumen Camera

The clearest difference is monetization model: Eclat Camera at free against Lumen Camera's free with in-app purchases. Eclat Camera also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 days) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). Lumen Camera's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Eclat Camera sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Lumen Camera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Eclat Camera against 5.0 for Lumen Camera. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lumen Camera has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Eclat Camera ships an update every 2 days, Lumen Camera every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Eclat Camera | Lumen Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eclat-camera/id6759358189/reviews) | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lumen-camera/id6767933252/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Unnamed Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/406512243) | [Lumenmatics LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896140555) |

## What reviewers say

### Eclat Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eclat-camera/id6759358189)

This app provides professional camera controls with a retro, tactile interface. It offers film-inspired styles, RAW output, and intuitive adjustments directly from the viewfinder, allowing photographers to capture moments without distraction.

**Highlights:** Live, reachable camera controls, Retro, tactile interface, Film-inspired styles, RAW, ProRAW, and companion output formats, Tap-to-focus and exposure adjustment, Fast lens switching

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Donation | $4.99 | one-time |
| Donation | $14.99 | one-time |
| Donation | $49.99 | one-time |


### Lumen Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lumen-camera/id6767933252)

This app transforms your iPhone into a professional camera with advanced manual controls for both photos and videos. It offers features like rack focus, adjustable depth-of-field, and RAW image capture, mimicking the capabilities of high-end mirrorless cameras.

**Highlights:** Manual ISO, shutter speed, focus, and white balance, Cinematic video with rack focus and subject tracking, Adjustable depth-of-field and background blur, RAW and HEIC image formats with minimal processing, Focus peaking and loupe for precise focusing, Live histograms and zebra stripes for exposure, Private, Face ID-locked gallery

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lumen Camera Pro (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Lumen Camera Pro (Yearly) | $14.99 | per year |
| LumenCamera Pro (Lifetime) | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Eclat Camera free?

Eclat Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Lumen Camera free?

Lumen Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Eclat Camera or Lumen Camera?

Eclat Camera and Lumen Camera are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 5 ratings respectively.

### Do Eclat Camera or Lumen Camera have ads?

Neither Eclat Camera nor Lumen Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Eclat Camera or Lumen Camera?

Eclat Camera ships an update every 2 days, and Lumen Camera every 5 days. Most recently, Eclat Camera was updated on October 31, 2026 and Lumen Camera on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
