Set Light vs Media Estimator Lite
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Set Light
Configure ETC products wirelessly using NFC or a Bluetooth bridge. Address and set RDM labels, personalities, and DMX addresses for your fixtures. Plan configurations in advance and push them when ready.
- NFC configuration of ETC products
- Wireless addressing and configuration
- Bluetooth bridge connectivity
- RDM label, personality, and DMX address setting
- Save and push configurations
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Set Light provides NFC configuration of your ETC products. Hold your mobile device to the NFC tag of a compatible product to wirelessly address and configure it. You can transfer information via NFC even if power is off. You can also connect to your ETC and High End Systems fixtures via a bluetooth bridge such as City Theatrical’s DMXcat® or Multiverse® Transmitter. Once connected, identify and set the RDM label, personality, and DMX address of your fixtures. Save time by planning your configurations in advance and pushing them to your fixtures when ready.
Media Estimator Lite
Quickly estimate camera and external audio storage needs for film and video production. Select your camera, codec, resolution, and roll hours to get instant GB/Hr, GB/Day, and Cards/Day calculations. Supports a wide range of professional cameras and audio recorders.
- Estimate camera storage needs
- Calculate external audio storage
- Supports various camera manufacturers
- Instant GB/Hr and GB/Day estimates
- Cards/Day calculation
- Light and dark mode support
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Media Estimator Lite is a focused iPhone calculator for quickly estimating camera and external audio storage needs. Choose a manufacturer, camera, codec, resolution, frame rate, roll hours, and optional card type to see instant GB/Hr, GB/Day, and Cards/Day estimates. Fast Storage Estimates for Camera and Audio Media Estimator Lite is built for quick lookups when you do not need a full production reporting. Select a camera format, add roll hours, and instantly estimate daily storage. Enable external audio when needed to calculate separate audio media based on track count and roll hours. Comprehensive Camera Support Choose from a growing database of industry-standard cameras and recording formats, including Sony, ARRI, RED, Canon, Blackmagic, DJI, GoPro, iPhone, and audio recorder options. Supported entries include codec data rates and compatible media card types where available. Instant Calculations For: • Camera GB/Hr and GB/Day • External audio GB/Hr and GB/Day • Cards/Day based on selected media type • Quick camera and codec lookup Built for Quick On-Set Reference • Simple iPhone-only calculator interface • Separate camera and external audio sections • Optional external audio estimates • Light, dark, and system appearance modes • Reset button for fast new calculations • Camera codec support request link • Help ticket link Need full project planning? Media Estimator for macOS includes complete project management, shoot day types, production media shuttle planning, proxy and archive estimates, printable reports, PDF export, project duplication, and more. Available on the App Store at: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/media-estimator/id6762166959 Privacy Policy: https://mediaestimator.nerdypup.com/privacy.html EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Media Estimator Lite at 5.0 against Set Light's 4.5. Media Estimator Lite also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months). Set Light's advantage is ratings volume (12 vs 1) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Media Estimator Lite holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Set Light has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Set Light ships an update every 2 months, Media Estimator Lite every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Set Light | Media Estimator Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (12 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 447 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc. | Derek Klein |
Customer experience
Set Light
Media Estimator Lite
In-app purchases
Set Light
No in-app purchases
Media Estimator Lite
No in-app purchases
