Comparison

Light Meter LuMe vs bubblefilm

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

Head to head
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
Features
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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

About

bubblefilm

Features
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bubblefilm 是一款为胶片摄影爱好者打造的随身工具。测光、胶卷记录、前后同拍,把拍胶片时最需要的功能收进一个精心打磨的 App 里——界面好看到你愿意每次出片都打开它。 【测光 Meter】 基于反射式测光,专为 iPhone 校准。按下快门前先看一眼曝光参考,光圈、快门、EV 一目了然。支持中央重点测光,可自定义胶卷 ISO 与画幅,并按你的习惯微调校准。(测光读数为拍摄参考,建议搭配你信任的测光方式使用。) 【记录 Log】 以"一卷胶卷"为单位管理你的拍摄:相机、胶卷型号、张数、场景,一卷记得清清楚楚,还能为每一张拍下一张数字备份照。冲洗回来不再对不上、想不起当时拍了什么。 【前后同拍 Dual】 前后摄像头同时拍摄,合成为一张照片。镜头前的风景,与镜头后的你,同框定格。 【干净、纯粹、只属于你】 bubblefilm 不联网上传、不做任何追踪。你的胶卷记录、照片与设置只保存在本机,我们看不到,也不会收集。 【为胶片而生的手感】 半拟物质感搭配精细动效,克制而讲究。拍胶片本就是一件带仪式感的事,bubblefilm 想把这份仪式感,留在你每一次测光与记录里。 适用于配备灵动岛的 iPhone 机型,建议更新至最新 iOS 版本以体验全部功能。有任何问题或建议,欢迎通过 App 内的联系方式告诉我们。 使用条款(EULA):https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Light Meter LuMe4 screens
bubblefilm4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Light Meter LuMe at Free against bubblefilm's $3.99. Light Meter LuMe also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). bubblefilm'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; bubblefilm costs $3.99 up front. Light Meter LuMe sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. bubblefilm asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Light Meter LuMe ships an update every 5 days, bubblefilm every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Light Meter LuMe versus bubblefilm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLight Meter LuMebubblefilm
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating4.9 (19 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews93.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings19 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB187 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperContrast Studio佩杏 钟

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Light Meter LuMe

One-time1
  • LuMe Pro Lifetime2 variants$6.99
None

bubblefilm

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Light Meter LuMe free?
Light Meter LuMe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is bubblefilm free?
bubblefilm costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Light Meter LuMe or bubblefilm have ads?
Neither Light Meter LuMe nor bubblefilm shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Light Meter LuMe or bubblefilm?
Light Meter LuMe ships an update every 5 days, and bubblefilm every 2 weeks. Most recently, Light Meter LuMe was updated on October 28, 2026 and bubblefilm on October 31, 2026.

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