Comparison

Lumio vs REC LOOP

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

Head to head
About

Lumio

Features
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Lumio is a fast, distraction-free everyday camera. Open it and you're ready to shoot. A clean, modern interface paired with quick manual controls — exposure, focus, grid, and timer. No ads, no account, no tracking. — BUILT FOR QUICK SHOTS — • Snap a moment before it passes • Dial in exposure with the slider, tap to lock focus • Frame with the rule-of-thirds grid • Set a 3 s or 10 s self-timer • Burst through a sequence with one hold — FEATURES — • Tap-to-focus and exposure compensation slider • Rule-of-thirds grid and self-timer (3 s / 10 s) • Front / back camera switching • Instant gallery of your recent shots • Photos save to your device's photo library — PRO UNLOCK (ONE-TIME) — Core camera features are always included. A single one-time Pro Unlock adds burst, video, filters, full-resolution capture, and the full quick manual control set (exposure, focus, grid, timer). No subscription. — PRIVACY — Everything is processed on your device. No data collection, no tracking, no ads. Network is used only by StoreKit for purchases. — SUPPORT — Made by Peter Zhang. Every email is read personally. Contact: obeliskclubclub@gmail.com Learn more: https://obelisk.club/mutecam Terms of Use: https://obelisk.club/mutecam/terms

About

REC LOOP

Features
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REC LOOP. Train within the limit. Repeat until it's your best. Keep only what matters. REC LOOP is a continuous recording app built around short countdowns and repeated takes. TRAINING — Build the ability to perform within a time limit Set a time limit and practice fitting your performance into it — speaking, performing, or playing an instrument within 10, 20, or 30 seconds. When one take ends, the next countdown starts immediately, giving you no time to stop and overthink. BEST TAKE — Keep trying until you get the one Record the same performance over and over. Every repeat is another chance to capture the moment when everything comes together. A SMARTER WAY TO MANAGE YOUR TAKES Your takes are kept temporarily while you record. When you're finished, review them all and save only the ones you want to keep. No clutter. No hundreds of unnecessary videos. FEATURES • Set the take length, rest time, and number of repeats, and the loop runs on its own • A 3Ā·2Ā·1 countdown before each take • Remaining seconds on screen, placed and sized however you like, and optionally written into the video • A start sound that never ends up in your video • Switch cameras and zoom, even while recording • A built-in metronome with adjustable BPM • Switch between 4K and HD • Turn on the flashlight while you shoot

Screenshots

Lumio3 screens
REC LOOP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: REC LOOP at none against Lumio's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Lumio sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. REC LOOP asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Lumio versus REC LOOP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLumioREC LOOP
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 6 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerę°ø å¼ Junpei Okumura

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Lumio

One-time1
  • MuteCam Pro Unlock$4.99
None

REC LOOP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lumio free?
Lumio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is REC LOOP free?
REC LOOP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Lumio or REC LOOP have ads?
Neither Lumio nor REC LOOP shows ads.

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