# LF Companion vs Lightme

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LF Companion at none against Lightme's 4. LF Companion also leads on iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.6). Lightme's advantage is ratings volume (944 vs 18) and review sentiment (91% vs 75%). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lightme sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. LF Companion asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for LF Companion against 4.8 for Lightme. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lightme has 944 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of LF Companion's written reviews are positive against 91% of Lightme's.

## The numbers

| Metric | LF Companion | Lightme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lf-companion/id1491692758/reviews) | **[4.8 (944 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightme-lightmeter/id1509033790/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 18 | **944** |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **90.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Anthony Forsythe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1491692757) | [Giuseppe Bertolini](https://appshunter.io/developer/1509033789) |

## What reviewers say

### LF Companion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lf-companion/id1491692758)

This app assists photographers by simulating a large format camera viewfinder and offering tools for composition. It also allows for digital contact sheet creation and film negative review.

**Highlights:** 4x5 viewfinder simulation, Customizable grid sizes, Invert colors for film review, Digital contact sheet creation, Save photos with filters

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Lightme

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightme-lightmeter/id1509033790)

This app provides a powerful yet simple light metering tool for photographers. It offers advanced features like spot metering, zone system implementation, and reciprocity failure compensation, alongside a clean interface for easy one-handed use. It supports a wide range of films and camera setups, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced users.

**Highlights:** Multiple aperture/shutterspeed combinations, Spot metering with variable zoom, Automatic reciprocity failure compensation, Pinhole mode with timer, Incident light metering with calibration, Black and white preview, Film stock selection

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Guanciale | $9.99 | one-time |
| Parmigiano | $16.99 | one-time |
| Pizza for two | $29.99 | one-time |
| Do this full-time | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate metering
- 👍 Intuitive and clean interface
- 💡 Comprehensive features (spot metering, zone system, film stock selection, etc.)
- 🚀 Consistently accurate exposures
- 👍 Thoughtful design with user's needs in mind

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 👎 Confusing or cluttered interface for some users
- 👎 Tedious film selection process
- 🐛 Inaccurate metering in certain lighting conditions

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on iOS 16
- Metering issues with certain camera/lens combinations

**Requested features**

- Add shutter angle adjustment for cinematography
- Implement ISO lock feature
- Add more film stock profiles
- Improve film selection process (e.g. search, categories)
- Provide more customization options (e.g. interface themes)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LF Companion free?

LF Companion is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Lightme free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LF Companion or Lightme?

Lightme is rated higher. LF Companion averages 4.7 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Lightme averages 4.8 from 944 ratings.

### Do LF Companion or Lightme have ads?

Neither LF Companion nor Lightme shows ads.

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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.*