# ARC II vs Lightframer Pro

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lightframer Pro at 100% against ARC II's 0%. Lightframer Pro also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.4) and chart position (#194 vs unranked). ARC II's advantage is price (Free vs $19.99) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

ARC II is free to download; Lightframer Pro costs $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Lightframer Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of ARC II's written reviews are positive against 100% of Lightframer Pro's.

ARC II ships an update every 10 days, Lightframer Pro every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ARC II | Lightframer Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $19.99 |
| Rating | [2.4 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arc-ii/id1458646478/reviews) | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightframer-pro/id6758417364/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#194** |
| Size | 24 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rhino Camera Gear](https://appshunter.io/developer/1069958194) | [eric Hernandez](https://appshunter.io/developer/875120891) |

## What reviewers say

### ARC II

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arc-ii/id1458646478)

Control your Arc II unit to capture professional videos and time-lapses. Features automatic face tracking, manual video control with keyframes, and real-time remote operation. Easily set up time-lapses and trigger your camera's shutter.

**Highlights:** Automatic Face Tracking, Manual Video Control with Keyframes, Real-time Remote Control, Time-Lapse Setup, Camera Shutter Triggering

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Lightframer Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightframer-pro/id6758417364)

**Currently charting:** #194 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

This app transforms your iPhone into a professional cinema viewfinder, allowing you to preview shots with specific camera and lens combinations. It also features real-time sun tracking to help plan shoots around natural light conditions and exports scout photos with detailed metadata.

**Highlights:** Real-time AR viewfinder, Camera and lens simulation, Sun path tracking, Customizable frame lines, Metadata export, Golden hour and blue hour prediction

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ARC II free?

ARC II is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Lightframer Pro free?

Lightframer Pro costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ARC II or Lightframer Pro?

Lightframer Pro is rated higher. ARC II averages 2.4 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Lightframer Pro averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do ARC II or Lightframer Pro have ads?

Neither ARC II nor Lightframer Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ARC II or Lightframer Pro?

ARC II ships an update every 10 days, and Lightframer Pro every 3 weeks. Most recently, ARC II was updated on October 14, 2026 and Lightframer Pro on October 3, 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.*