# Lumen Camera vs TVScope

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Lumen Camera at 5 against TVScope's 1. TVScope's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lumen Camera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and TVScope sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 Lumen Camera against 5.0 for TVScope. 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. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lumen Camera | TVScope |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lumen-camera/id6767933252/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tvscope-tv-screen-capture/id6813980881/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 53 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **18.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lumenmatics LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896140555) | [栋 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1522402133) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### TVScope

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tvscope-tv-screen-capture/id6813980881)

Stream your Apple TV's screen and audio live to your iPhone, iPad, or Mac over Wi-Fi. Capture high-resolution screenshots and recordings, control your TV remotely, and manage apps directly from your device.

**Highlights:** Live screen and sound streaming, High-resolution screenshots and recordings, Remote control for Apple TV, App management and launching, Microphone narration for recordings, Screenshot editing and GIF creation, AirPlay receiver functionality

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TVScope Pro | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lumen Camera free?

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

### Is TVScope free?

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

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

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

### Do Lumen Camera or TVScope have ads?

Neither Lumen Camera nor TVScope shows ads.

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

Lumen Camera ships an update every 5 days, and TVScope every 5 days. Most recently, Lumen Camera was updated on October 17, 2026 and TVScope on October 29, 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.*