Comparison

Olli by Tinrocket vs LightScope

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

Head to head
About

Olli by Tinrocket

Transform your videos and photos into hand-drawn art and animations. Apply unique styles to create storybook-quality visuals. Easily import, edit, and share your animated creations.

Highlights
  • Live video preview
  • 26 pre-set drawing styles
  • Import photos and videos
  • Support for Live Photos and GIFs
  • Save and share animations
  • Patented drawing technology
Features
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Get drawn in with Olli by Tinrocket! Olli instantly turns your everyday moments into hand-drawn art and animations. FEATURES: • Watch everything around you turn into an animated movie with Olli’s live preview • Simple, spontaneous, and fun to use • 26 pre-set styles, each designed to bring a storybook quality to everything around you • No in-app purchases (all previous IAPs are now included) • Import your own photos and videos from the Photos library • Support for Apple’s Live Photos and animated GIFs • Save your drawings and animations and share via Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, Message, Email, and more • Olli by Tinrocket’s unique and patented technology mimics the way artists see and draw • Awarded “App Store Best of 2017” by Apple • From Tinrocket, creator of Waterlogue (App Store Best of 2014) and This by Tinrocket (App Store Best of 2016) SPECIFICATIONS: Current iPhones: • Clip recording time: 30 seconds • Video import duration: 60 seconds • Video export resolutions: 1080p (default), 720p • Still image capture resolution: 4,528 x 3,000 • Still image import resolution: 4,000 x 3,000 iPhone 7, 7 Plus, 8, 8 Plus, X: • Clip recording time: 15 seconds • Video import duration: 60 seconds • Video export resolutions: 1080p (default), 720p • Still image capture resolution: 3,752 x 3,000 • Still image import resolution: 4,000 x 3,000 iPhone 6s, 6s Plus, SE (2016): • Clip recording time: 15 seconds • Video import duration: 60 seconds • Video export resolutions: 1080p (default), 720p • Still image capture resolution: 3,600 x 2,880 • Still image import resolution: 3,840 x 2,880 KEEP UP WITH TINROCKET: • Follow @Tinrocket on Instagram for the latest! • We’re here to help: If you have a question or need assistance, you can always email us at support@tinrocket.com • If you like Olli, please consider leaving an App Store review or rating. Every review counts and helps indie developers like ourselves.

About

LightScope

This app uses your device's camera to measure and analyze various light properties, including illuminance, luminous intensity, and color temperature. It offers real-time histograms, contrast ratio, and noise measurements, with options for image capture and history tracking.

Highlights
  • Illuminance (lux) measurement
  • Luminous intensity (candela) calculation
  • Color temperature (K) analysis
  • Real-time histogram
  • Contrast ratio measurement
  • Image capture and storage
  • Measurement history and trends
Features
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LightScope is a comprehensive solution providing professional light measurement and analysis using your iOS device's camera sensor. 【Key Measurement Features】 • Illuminance (lux) Measurement: Calculates accurate illuminance by analyzing EXIF data from the camera sensor. Illuminance is derived using the formula: (F-number² / (Exposure Time × ISO)) × Calibration Factor. • Exposure (EV) Calculator: Converts measured illuminance to EV and suggests proper exposure combinations in standard stops for your ISO and aperture (or shutter) settings. • Luminous Intensity (candela) Calculation: Automatically calculates the luminous intensity of a light source based on the set distance. Uses the formula: Illuminance (lux) × Distance². • Color Temperature (K) & Tint Analysis: Precisely measures the light source's color temperature (1500K~15000K) and tint (green-magenta bias) by analyzing the camera's white balance sensor data — useful for identifying fluorescent and LED lighting. • Real-time Histogram: Visualizes the balance of shadows, midtones, and highlights through 16-level brightness distribution analysis. • Contrast Ratio Measurement: Evaluates the brightness ratio between bright and dark areas of a scene (based on 10th/90th percentiles) according to WCAG accessibility standards. • Noise Measurement (SNR): Calculates the signal-to-noise ratio in dB to evaluate image quality in the shooting environment. 【Advanced Features】 • Image Capture and Storage: Captures camera images at the time of measurement and stores them with measurement data. • Full-screen Image View: Zoom, pan, and rotate captured images for detailed inspection. • Gallery Saving: Save captured images to your device's photo library. • Measurement History and Trends: Save all measurements chronologically and chart trends for lux, EV, color temperature, contrast, and SNR. • Continuous Logging: Automatically record measurements at a set interval (1-60s) — great for lighting design and site surveys. • Full-Resolution Image Storage: Keep captured images at original quality for detailed inspection and gallery saving. • Export All History: Export every measurement as a CSV file or a PDF report. • Notes & Location Tags: Attach notes to measurements and optionally save the measurement location. • Home Screen Widget: See your last measurement (lux, color temperature, contrast, SNR) right on the home screen. • Camera Full-screen Mode: Hide panels to focus on the camera view while checking key measurements via a mini info panel. • Measurement Lock: Freeze exposure and white balance for stable, steady readings. • Spot Metering: In full-screen mode, tap anywhere to meter around that point. • Perfect Dark/Light Mode Support: All UI elements automatically adapt to the system theme. 【User Settings】 • Calibration Wizard: Enter a reading from a reference lux meter and the calibration factor is calculated automatically. Manual slider adjustment is also available. • Distance Setting: Set the distance to the light source for precise luminous intensity (cd) calculations. • Front/Rear Camera Selection: Choose the appropriate camera for your measurement situation. 【Technical Features】 • Support for measuring various light source types: natural light, LED, fluorescent, incandescent, etc. • Color temperature and tint sourced directly from the camera ISP's white balance estimation for reliable readings • 10-frame moving average filter for measurement stabilization • Center-weighted or spot (tap-to-meter) analysis for accurate evaluation of the main subject • Automatic exposure quality assessment based on histogram analysis Perfect tool for photographers, videographers, lighting designers, UI/UX developers, and anyone who needs accurate light measurements.

Screenshots

Olli by Tinrocket4 screens
LightScope4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Olli by Tinrocket at 74% against LightScope's 42%. Olli by Tinrocket also leads on price ($4.99 vs $9.99). LightScope's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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

Olli by Tinrocket costs $4.99 and LightScope $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Olli by Tinrocket ships an update every 3 months, LightScope every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Olli by Tinrocket versus LightScope: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOlli by TinrocketLightScope
Price$4.99 — better$9.99
Rating4.8 (1.3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews74.1% of reviews — better41.7% of reviews
Number of ratings1.3K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTinrocket, LLCByungil Park

Customer experience

Olli by Tinrocket

All ratings1,333 ratings
Positive96.5%
Neutral2.0%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews263 reviews
Positive74.1%
Neutral8.0%
Negative17.9%

LightScope

Written reviews12 reviews
Positive41.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative58.3%

Bugs and requests

Olli by Tinrocket

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes when applying effects to panorama photos
  • Audio from previous Live Photos gets mixed into video recordings
  • Unable to go back to main menu from photo library on iPhone X

Requested features

4 requests
  • Allow importing of existing photos and videos
  • Add support for landscape mode and higher resolutions
  • Improve stability and performance
  • Provide more customization options for filters and effects

LightScope

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Olli by Tinrocket

No in-app purchases

None

LightScope

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Olli by Tinrocket free?
Olli by Tinrocket costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is LightScope free?
LightScope costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Olli by Tinrocket or LightScope have ads?
Neither Olli by Tinrocket nor LightScope shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Olli by Tinrocket or LightScope?
Olli by Tinrocket ships an update every 3 months, and LightScope every 2 weeks. Most recently, Olli by Tinrocket was updated on November 6, 2026 and LightScope on November 7, 2026.

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