Comparison

Lightme vs instax Link WIDE

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

Head to head
About

Lightme

This powerful light meter app offers a clean, intuitive interface optimized for one-handed use. It displays multiple aperture and shutter speed combinations simultaneously, aiding quick setting selection. Suitable for beginners and experienced photographers alike, it includes advanced features like spot metering, reciprocity failure compensation, and pinhole mode.

Highlights
  • Multiple exposure settings display
  • One-handed operation
  • Spot metering with zoom
  • Reciprocity failure compensation
  • Pinhole mode
  • Incident light metering
  • Film database
Features
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Lightme - Lightmeter is a clean, simple to use yet very powerful lightmeter. It is optimised for an easy one-handed use, both for left-handed and right-handed users, with the main controls within your thumb's reach, without the fatiguing juggling of your precious smartphone. A core distinguishing feature of Lightme - Lightmeter is that - differently from most of the other apps - it can show multiple combinations of valid settings for aperture and shutterspeed at the same time by working like a - stretched out - old needle and wheel lightmeter. This allows the user to quickly pick the desired settings without having to scroll on a tiny wheel picker. The app is designed to be welcoming to people who are just starting out, with a simple one-button use. But it offers many useful and advanced features for the more experienced shooters/users: Continuous metering (by pressing and holding or double tapping the measure button) Spot metering with a variable zoom (for more precision) which also supports average metering, and a very intuitive implementation of the zone system Automatic reciprocity failure compensation (for 25+ films, if you see exposure times in red, they are being compensated) A dedicated pinhole mode with precise exposure times for user defined apertures (multiple apertures at a time), with the possibility of setting a timer (through a shortcut) Incident light metering with calibration when using the front facing camera And more ... It also includes some other features that are enjoyable by any kind of user: Black and white preview The ability to use any of the cameras on your smartphone (swipe left/right on the preview) Multiple presets for your different camera/film/lens setups Framelines for previewing your shot, before setting up your tripod etc. A searchable list of useful tips to make better use of the application's potential A searchable list of more than 70 films to choose from with the possibility of selecting a few favourites Dark mode support and a useful level of customisation You can find even more info in the tips inside the app or you can have a look at full user manual by tapping on manual (in the settings) The app is free in all its many functionalities, but it offers In-App-Purchases in order to support the project. The only minor perk you can enable only via certain IAPs is the replacement of the Ad button with a label containing the name of your current preset, check under settings -> coffee for more info. Don't panic though, even if there's an Ad button it doesn't mean I'm going to show you ads. In fact unless you decide to tap on that button I'm never going to show you any. But if you have a few minutes to spare, watching a few of them sure helps keeping this project alive :) Try it, and, if you like it, share it with your friends and consider writing a (mini) review ;) Have a nice day, and good light!

About

instax Link WIDE

Transform your smartphone photos into physical prints with a dedicated printer. Choose from various printing modes, add creative elements like QR codes and sketches, and customize templates for unique keepsakes.

Highlights
  • Simple photo selection and editing
  • Enhanced print quality modes (Natural & Rich)
  • QR code integration for prints
  • Editable templates for customization
  • Collage printing
  • Sticker decoration
  • Sketch and text overlay
Features
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This app is exclusively for the FUJIFILM instax Link WIDE™ and instax Link WIDE2™ printers. Connect your printer to the app via Bluetooth to enjoy the following features: 1. Simple Print Select, edit, and print your photos directly from your smartphone. 2. WIDE-Format Prints Enjoy prints twice the size of instax™ mini film — perfect for group shots and landscapes. Print size: 108 × 86 mm (W × H). 3. Photo Mixer™ Select your favorite photos and let the app automatically create a collage using up to six images. Choose from a variety of suggested layouts to bring multiple memories together in a single, personalized print. 4. Print Quality Modes Print your photos just the way you like — choose "instax-Natural Mode" for a classic instax™ look, or "instax-Rich Mode" for extra-vibrant colors. 5. QR Print Mode Add a QR code to your print to link it with web content, audio, maps, or messages — making every memory more interactive. 6. Frame Print Add stylish frames to personalize your instax™ photo prints and make them even more fun. 7. Collage Print Combine multiple photos into a single print using a variety of collage templates. [Supported OS] iOS 17.0 or later

Screenshots

Lightme4 screens
instax Link WIDE4 screens

Verdict

The call

Lightme and instax Link WIDE both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 91% of Lightme's written reviews are positive against 33% of instax Link WIDE's. Lightme also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). instax Link WIDE's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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

Both are free to download. Lightme sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. instax Link WIDE asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Lightme against 4.8 for instax Link WIDE. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 942 and 1.4K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of Lightme's written reviews are positive against 33% of instax Link WIDE's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lightme ships an update every 3 weeks, instax Link WIDE every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Lightme versus instax Link WIDE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLightmeinstax Link WIDE
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (942 ratings) — better4.8 (1.4K ratings)
Positive reviews90.7% of reviews — better32.7% of reviews
Number of ratings9421.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB969 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGiuseppe BertoliniFUJIFILM Corporation

Customer experience

Lightme

All ratings925 ratings
Positive96.5%
Neutral1.3%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews214 reviews
Positive90.7%
Neutral1.9%
Negative7.5%

instax Link WIDE

All ratings1,233 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral2.1%
Negative4.6%
Written reviews150 reviews
Positive32.7%
Neutral17.3%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

Lightme

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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)

instax Link WIDE

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Lightme

One-time6
  • Espresso ristretto$1.99
  • Pecorino Romano$4.99
  • Guanciale$9.99
Show 3 more
  • Parmigiano$16.99
  • Pizza for two$29.99
  • Do this full-time$59.99
None

instax Link WIDE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lightme free?
Lightme is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is instax Link WIDE free?
instax Link WIDE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Lightme or instax Link WIDE?
Lightme is rated higher. Lightme averages 4.8 out of 5 from 942 ratings, while instax Link WIDE averages 4.8 from 1.4K ratings.
Do Lightme or instax Link WIDE have ads?
Neither Lightme nor instax Link WIDE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lightme or instax Link WIDE?
Lightme ships an update every 3 weeks, and instax Link WIDE every 4 months. Most recently, Lightme was updated on October 27, 2026 and instax Link WIDE on October 27, 2026.

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