Comparison

FilmLog vs Lumev

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

Head to head
About

FilmLog

Features
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Shooting film means every frame counts. FilmLog helps you make each one count twice — once in the camera, and once in your records. PLAN BEFORE YOU SHOOT Most film apps only look backward. FilmLog is built around your next session: plan your shots, set up your rolls, and walk out the door knowing exactly what you're shooting. LOG EVERY FRAME Record aperture, shutter speed, ISO, lens and notes for every exposure — in seconds, without breaking the flow of shooting. When your negatives come back, you'll know exactly what you did right. FROM LOADING TO DEVELOPMENT Track every roll through its full life: loaded, shot, waiting, developed. Your entire archive stays organized and searchable — every roll, every camera, every stock. BUILT-IN LIGHT METER Meter your scene straight from the app. No second device, no guesswork. MADE FOR FILM SHOOTERS Whether you shoot 35mm, medium format or half-frame — one camera or ten — FilmLog was built by a film photographer who wanted exactly this app to exist. No accounts, no clutter. Just you, your cameras, and your film. Load a roll. Plan your shots. Never lose an exposure again.

About

Lumev

Features
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Lumev is a focused smart light meter for film photography. It turns the iPhone camera into a clear path from reading a scene to setting the shutter speed and aperture on a real camera. It is approachable for a first roll of film and precise enough for an experienced photographer. MEASURE WHAT MATTERS Begin with a full-scene reading. When the light is complex, open the live spot view, use digital zoom, and measure a face, subject, shadow, highlight, or any other important area. Every spot keeps its own reference image. Adjust the intended brightness for each reading, make one point primary, or give several points different weights. Lumev then shows the range of the scene instead of hiding it inside a single unexplained average. EXPOSURE PAIRS YOUR GEAR CAN ACTUALLY USE Create reusable kits with your camera, lens, film, working EI, and optional filter. Lumev respects the shutter speeds available on the camera, the aperture range and step of the lens, the selected focal length, and the light loss of a filter. It presents several useful shutter-and-aperture combinations at once, including a balanced choice, more depth of field, and a faster shutter. A clearly labeled chart and full table are there whenever you want to inspect every option. UNDERSTAND EVERY RECOMMENDATION Raw EV, your creative intent, filter compensation, and learned correction remain separate and visible. The “Why this exposure?” view explains how the final value was formed, so beginners can learn and experienced photographers can stay in control. LEARN FROM THE DEVELOPED RESULT Save each metering session with its scene image, individual spot frames, recommendation, and the settings actually used on the camera. After development, compare the result with the saved reference and rate the exposure. Lumev learns conservatively from repeated, consistent feedback for your equipment and preferences. One unusual frame will not suddenly change the model, and past readings are never rewritten. BUILT FOR A QUIET SHOOTING WORKFLOW • Fast live camera preview, with a monochrome view for black-and-white film • Full-scene, center-weighted, and spot metering controls • Profiles for cameras, prime and zoom lenses, films, and filters • Searchable history with reference frames and actual exposure settings • Handheld warnings and recommendations based on the selected focal length • Works offline; history and learning data stay on your device • No ads or promotional interruptions Lumev keeps the interface focused on the photograph: measure the light, understand the choices, set the camera, and keep shooting.

Screenshots

FilmLog4 screens
Lumev4 screens

Verdict

The call

FilmLog and Lumev are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
FilmLog versus Lumev: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFilmLogLumev
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRobert AntonovILTERRA

In-app purchases

None

FilmLog

No in-app purchases

None

Lumev

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FilmLog free?
FilmLog is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lumev free?
Lumev is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FilmLog or Lumev have ads?
Neither FilmLog nor Lumev shows ads.

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