Comparison

FieldGlass vs Light Meter LuMe

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

Head to head
About

FieldGlass

Features
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FieldGlass is a professional viewfinder and location-scouting tool built for film photographers and filmmakers. Open the camera, choose a format and lens, and see the real field of view of that format right on your phone — frame precisely before you ever pick up the heavy body. SUPPORTED FORMATS • Large format: 4×5, 5×7, 8×10 and more • Medium format: 645, 6×6, 6×7, 6×9 and more • Cinema cameras: mainstream ARRI, RED and Sony bodies, plus Super 16, Super 35 and 65mm IMAX • Custom formats, equipment packages and quick combos • Many more bodies and lenses in the built-in gear library CORE VIEWFINDING • Live framing simulation: field of view computed precisely from film size and focal length • Switch focal lengths instantly to compare compositions • Widescreen ratios: 1.33:1, 1.85:1, 2.39:1 matte previews, with dual framelines for simultaneous framing • Depth of field: aperture, focus distance and hyperfocal at a glance • Film simulation: real-time Kodachrome, Velvia, Portra, Tri-X and more, with adjustable strength and colour isolation • False Color exposure check: monitor-grade exposure evaluation • Reference overlay: match a storyboard or scouting photo to reset the camera position precisely • Photo and video: save framing references with full shooting parameters and an exposure record; the info bar includes a heading compass • Calibration: aim at a target of known size in the live preview to measure and correct the field of view for greater accuracy GEAR LIBRARY • Built-in library: digital/film cinema cameras, still cameras, cine/large-format/photographic lenses and film formats — browse by category, search and view detailed specs • Pick a specific body and lens: choose the exact camera model and lens while framing; the frame, info bar and shot record update to match • Spec share cards: generate a branded spec card for any gear in one tap, easy to share and collect • Custom cameras and lenses: add your own bodies and lenses, and export/import your whole kit • Equipment package PDF: export a package as a PDF for printing or sharing SHOOTING PLANNER • Sun Planner: plan for your current or any location (pick on the map or search) — sunrise/sunset, golden-hour countdown, a sun/moon timeline and a light schedule • Solar share card: generate a planning card with sunrise/sunset, a compass and hourly weather in one tap, easy to share and keep • Moon data: phase, moonrise/moonset times and directions • Weather integration: hourly cloud cover and temperature (data from Apple Weather), with sunrise/sunset glow probability • Shot Map: located photos and videos shown on a map by where they were taken, to revisit any position PRIVACY FIRST • Core viewfinding runs entirely offline • Weather and place-name lookup use only Apple's own services, never any third party • No user data collected, no ads, no analytics, no third-party SDKs • Your photos and videos stay only on your device Whether you're a landscape photographer scouting a spot or a director previewing a shot, FieldGlass helps you see the final image before you press the shutter.

About

Light Meter LuMe

This app acts as a professional light meter and exposure calculator for film photographers. It offers various metering modes, reciprocity correction for different film stocks, and depth of field calculations. It aims to replace multiple handheld tools with a single, convenient app.

Highlights
  • Multiple metering modes (Matrix, Center-weighted, Spot, Zone System)
  • Multi-point spot metering with contrast evaluation
  • Reciprocity correction for various film stocks
  • Depth of field and hyperfocal distance calculator
  • Flash guide number calculator
  • Live exposure tools including histogram and clipping warnings
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LuMe is a pro-grade light meter and exposure calculator built for film photographers. Whether you're shooting medium format on a Mamiya, large format on a 4×5, or 35mm on a Leica, LuMe gives you the exposure intelligence your film camera doesn't have. METERING MODES FOR EVERY SITUATION • Matrix — averages the whole scene for balanced exposures • Center-weighted — emphasizes the middle, like a classic SLR meter • Spot — measures a small area you tap, just like a 1° spot meter • Zone System — Ansel Adams' tonal mapping (Zones I–IX) right in your viewfinder MULTI-POINT SPOT METERING Place up to four spot markers anywhere on your scene. Read each EV at a glance, evaluate contrast range, and place tones with intention. LIDAR SPOT DISTANCE (on Pro devices) See the physical distance to any metered spot — useful for hyperfocal setup and verifying focus on rangefinders and manual-focus lenses. RECIPROCITY CORRECTION FOR EVERY FILM STOCK Long exposures don't behave linearly on film. LuMe applies the Schwarzschild exponent for your stock — Tri-X, TMax, Portra, Ektar, Velvia, and more — so you don't need printed tables in your bag. DEPTH OF FIELD CALCULATOR Hyperfocal distance, near limit, far limit — for 35mm, APS-C, medium format (6×4.5, 6×6, 6×7), and large format (4×5). One tap. FLASH GUIDE NUMBER CALCULATOR GN, distance, power fraction → f-stop. Solved. LIVE EXPOSURE TOOLS • Histogram overlay • Highlight/shadow clipping warnings • ND filter compensation • Aperture priority & shutter priority • Exposure compensation dial • ISO and shutter range constraints (cap at your film speed) BUILT FOR THE WAY FILM PHOTOGRAPHERS ACTUALLY SHOOT • Spot meter a high-contrast scene; place highlights on Zone VII • Apply reciprocity for a 30-second exposure on Tri-X • Calculate hyperfocal for landscape work on Portra 400 • Verify a flash setup before burning a frame LuMe replaces your handheld meter, reciprocity card, DoF chart, and flash calculator with one tool that fits in your camera bag. Available in 16 languages: English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Swedish, Polish, Turkish, Russian, Arabic, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified & Traditional). LUME PRO • $6.99 USD for lifetime access Privacy policy: https://lume.contraststudio.app/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://lume.contraststudio.app/terms.html

Screenshots

FieldGlass4 screens
Light Meter LuMe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Light Meter LuMe at Free against FieldGlass's $29.99. Light Meter LuMe also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). FieldGlass's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On 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

Light Meter LuMe is free to download; FieldGlass costs $29.99 up front. Light Meter LuMe sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FieldGlass asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FieldGlass ships an update fortnightly, Light Meter LuMe every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
FieldGlass versus Light Meter LuMe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFieldGlassLight Meter LuMe
Price$29.99Free — better
Rating—4.9 (19 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—93.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—19 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer存滨 崔Contrast Studio

In-app purchases

None

FieldGlass

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Light Meter LuMe

One-time1
  • LuMe Pro Lifetime2 variants$6.99

Questions

Is FieldGlass free?
FieldGlass costs $29.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Light Meter LuMe free?
Light Meter LuMe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FieldGlass or Light Meter LuMe have ads?
Neither FieldGlass nor Light Meter LuMe shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FieldGlass or Light Meter LuMe?
FieldGlass ships an update fortnightly, and Light Meter LuMe every 5 days. Most recently, FieldGlass was updated on October 31, 2026 and Light Meter LuMe on October 28, 2026.

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