Lightme vs FUJIFILM XApp
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lightme
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.
- 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
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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!
FUJIFILM XApp
Seamlessly transfer photos and videos from your Fujifilm camera to your smartphone or tablet. Remotely control your camera, back up settings, and sync data. Automatically summarize your shooting activities into a diary for skill improvement.
- Image and movie transfer
- Remote camera control
- Camera settings backup/restore
- Date, time, and location sync
- Firmware updates
- Shooting activity diary
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FUJIFILM XApp is an app. provided by Fujifilm Corporation. Once users pair a Fujifilm digital camera with their smartphone or tablet via Bluetooth®, they can transfer captured images and movies to their smartphone or tablet, control the camera remotely, backup and restore camera settings, synchronize date, time, and location, and update firmware. The Wi-Fi function of smartphones or tablets is also used for transferring captured images and videos, and updating firmware. In addition, by signing in to Fujifilm's network service, daily shooting activities using the camera can be automatically summarized in a diary format. This service is useful for reviewing their photographic activities and improving their photographic skills. [Compatible Cameras] Please refer to the URL below: https://fujifilm-x.com/support/compatibility/software/xapp/ Please upgrade the camera with the latest firmware. Please refer to the URL below to download the firmware: https://fujifilm-x.com/support/download/firmware/cameras/ [Compatible OS] Please refer to the URL below: https://fujifilm-x.com/support/compatibility/software/xapp/ [Supported languages] English(US), English(UK), Japanese/日本語, French/Français, German/Deutsch, Spanish/Español, Italian/Italiano, Turkish/Türkçe, Simplified Chinese/中文简, Russian/Русский, Korean/한국, Thai/ไทย, Indonesian/Bahasa Indonesia [Note] The FUJIFILM XApp uses the GPS function of the smartphone/tablet continuously in the background, which may consume a large amount of battery power in your smartphone/tablet. To reduce battery consumption, please go to "Settings" of FUJIFILM XApp and set the "Location synchronization interval" to a longer interval. [How to use] For detailed operations, please refer to the "Guide" found within this app. * The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by FUJIFILM Corporation is under license. * iPhone, iPad, iPad Pro, iPad mini, iPad Air, and iPadOS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries and regions. * IOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. and other countries and is used under license. * Wi-Fi® is registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance®.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lightme at 91% against FUJIFILM XApp's 16%. Lightme also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.2). FUJIFILM XApp's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and chart position (#204 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Lightme sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. FUJIFILM XApp asks for nothing beyond the download.
Lightme holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 944 and 3.6K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Lightme's written reviews are positive against 16% of FUJIFILM XApp's.
Lightme ships an update every 3 weeks, FUJIFILM XApp every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lightme | FUJIFILM XApp |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (944 ratings) — better | 4.2 (3.6K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 90.7% of reviews — better | 16.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 944 | 3.6K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | — | #204 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 318 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Giuseppe Bertolini | FUJIFILM Corporation |
Customer experience
Lightme
FUJIFILM XApp
User reviews
Lightme
From 944 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 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
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 👎 Confusing or cluttered interface for some users
- 👎 Tedious film selection process
- 🐛 Inaccurate metering in certain lighting conditions
FUJIFILM XApp
From 3.6K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Improved connectivity and stability
- 👍 Useful features like film simulation and lens metrics
- 🚀 Faster photo transfer
- 👍 Remote camera control and live view
Room to improve
- 🔒 Requires always-on location access
- 🔋 Location tracking drains battery
- 🐛 Bluetooth connection issues after camera power cycle
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance, frequent disconnects
- 🐛 Overrides video settings
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)
FUJIFILM XApp
Reported bugs
4 issues- Fails to reconnect Bluetooth after camera power cycle
- Time synchronization issues with camera
- Incompatible with older camera models
- App crashes or freezes on certain devices
Requested features
5 requests- Add support for RAW file transfer
- Implement landscape orientation support for iPads
- Allow customization of camera appearance in the app
- Improve background connectivity and location tracking
- Add option to select photo transfer destination (e.g., cloud storage)
In-app purchases
Lightme
- Guanciale$9.99
- Parmigiano$16.99
- Pizza for two$29.99
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- Do this full-time$59.99
FUJIFILM XApp
No in-app purchases








