# NEEWER Studio vs Sunny

The clearest difference is rating: Sunny at 5.0 against NEEWER Studio's 4.4. Sunny also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). NEEWER Studio's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (622 vs 2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sunny sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. NEEWER Studio asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sunny holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NEEWER Studio has 622 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

NEEWER Studio ships an update every 2 weeks, Sunny weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NEEWER Studio | Sunny |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (622 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neewer-studio/id1455948340/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunny-light-meter/id6781954982/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **622** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 31.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 77 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen NEEWER Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1455948339) | [Trevor Welsh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629778950) |

## What reviewers say

### NEEWER Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neewer-studio/id1455948340)

This platform allows photographers to manage their smart hardware. It facilitates quick interaction between mobile phones and connected photography equipment.

**Highlights:** Smart hardware management, Photography equipment control, Mobile phone integration, Rapid interaction

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Intuitive controls
- 💡 Customizable lighting setups
- 🚀 Responsive app
- 👍 Great value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 App crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Login/registration problems
- 🐛 Inconsistent device detection
- 🐛 Buggy app updates

**Reported bugs**

- App unable to connect to devices
- Lights not responding to app controls
- Saved settings not persisting
- Verification emails not being received
- Unexpected app behavior after updates

**Requested features**

- Custom lighting sequences and timing
- Ability to save different settings for each light
- Integration with smart home platforms
- Improved group/scene management
- iPad-optimized UI


### Sunny

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunny-light-meter/id6781954982)

This app helps film photographers achieve accurate exposures by providing real-time light metering. It offers multiple metering modes and customizable settings to match your camera and lenses, ensuring your shots are perfectly exposed.

**Highlights:** Four Exposure Modes (Av, Tv, A, M), Dual Metering Systems (Average, Spot), Gear Customization, Focal Length Matching, Save Settings (Exif Logger), Custom Metering Engine, Real-Time Feedback

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sunny Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Sunny Pro Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| Sunny Pro Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NEEWER Studio free?

NEEWER Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sunny free?

Sunny is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, NEEWER Studio or Sunny?

Sunny is rated higher. NEEWER Studio averages 4.4 out of 5 from 622 ratings, while Sunny averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do NEEWER Studio or Sunny have ads?

Neither NEEWER Studio nor Sunny shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NEEWER Studio or Sunny?

NEEWER Studio ships an update every 2 weeks, and Sunny weekly. Most recently, NEEWER Studio was updated on October 29, 2026 and Sunny on October 19, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*