Comparison

Zoom 100x Camera vs LightScope

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

Head to head
About

Zoom 100x Camera

This app allows you to access and control the telephoto and wide-angle lenses of your dual-camera device separately. Achieve extreme zoom levels, up to 100x, and switch between fixed lens modes or auto simultaneous use for enhanced photography.

Highlights
  • Up to 100x zoom
  • Separate telephoto and wide-angle lens access
  • Switchable fixed lens modes
  • Auto simultaneous lens use
  • Zoom in/out by tapping and holding '1x' button
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This is an Extreme Zoom Camera. Switch Lens of Multi Camera Device. Now, you can access those camera feature separately. Tap and hold Zoom button to zoom in/out. Or drag the button horizontally. ◯ Feature of the application - Up to 100x zoom! (depends on devices) - iPhone telephoto camera can be used separately. Notice: maximum zoom ratio is depends on your device hardware. Some older device might has smaller zoom scale.

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

Zoom 100x Camera2 screens
LightScope4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: LightScope at every 2 weeks against Zoom 100x Camera's every 2 months. LightScope also leads on review sentiment (42% vs 30%). Zoom 100x Camera's advantage is price ($4.99 vs $9.99). On ads, in-app purchases, 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

Zoom 100x Camera costs $4.99 and LightScope $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zoom 100x Camera ships an update every 2 months, LightScope every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Zoom 100x Camera versus LightScope: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZoom 100x CameraLightScope
Price$4.99 — better$9.99
Rating4.2 (266 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews29.6% of reviews41.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings266 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKANAME OHARAByungil Park

Customer experience

Zoom 100x Camera

All ratings266 ratings
Positive79.3%
Neutral4.1%
Negative16.5%
Written reviews71 reviews
Positive29.6%
Neutral7.0%
Negative63.4%

LightScope

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

Bugs and requests

Zoom 100x Camera

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • App crashes after updates (iOS 15, iPhone 12 Pro)
  • App won't start
  • Video recording not saving
  • App crashes on opening
  • App won't allow photo access
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  • Rate our app pop-up prevents taking pictures
  • Continuous shooting blocked
  • Sound not usable in picture mode
  • Video zoom fixed after update
  • Limited continuous recording time

Requested features

9 requests
  • Allow custom button colors
  • Add realistic lens sound effects
  • Implement AI for noise reduction and clarity
  • Add a slider for zoom control
  • Allow taking photos in high resolution, RAW, or TIFF
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  • Add manual focus control
  • Allow selecting lenses during video recording
  • Improve image stabilization
  • Add pro settings like ISO and white balance

LightScope

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Zoom 100x Camera

No in-app purchases

None

LightScope

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Zoom 100x Camera free?
Zoom 100x Camera costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is LightScope free?
LightScope costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Zoom 100x Camera or LightScope have ads?
Neither Zoom 100x Camera nor LightScope shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Zoom 100x Camera or LightScope?
Zoom 100x Camera ships an update every 2 months, and LightScope every 2 weeks. Most recently, Zoom 100x Camera was updated on October 24, 2026 and LightScope on October 25, 2026.

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