# Lightme vs Plastipic

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Lightme at 918 against Plastipic's 2. Lightme also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and device support (3 vs 1). Plastipic's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lightme sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Plastipic sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Plastipic holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lightme has 918 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Lightme ships an update every 3 weeks, Plastipic every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lightme | Plastipic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (918 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightme-lightmeter/id1509033790/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plastipic/id6478136498/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **918** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 90.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 9 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Giuseppe Bertolini](https://appshunter.io/developer/1509033789) | [James Rhoades](https://appshunter.io/developer/359564371) |

## What reviewers say

### Lightme

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

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:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Espresso ristretto | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pecorino Romano | $4.99 | one-time |
| 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)


### Plastipic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plastipic/id6478136498)

Capture unique artistic photos with randomized focus and vignetting. Add special effects, stack unlimited exposures, and apply stunning color or monochrome filters. Some advanced filters require a subscription for full access.

**Highlights:** Randomized soft corner focus, Vignetting effects, Spice special effects, Unlimited exposure stacking, Color and monochrome filters, Subscription for premium filters

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plastipic Pro: Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Plastipic Pro: Annual | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lightme free?

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

### Is Plastipic free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Lightme or Plastipic?

Plastipic is rated higher. Lightme averages 4.8 out of 5 from 918 ratings, while Plastipic averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Lightme or Plastipic have ads?

Neither Lightme nor Plastipic shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lightme or Plastipic?

Lightme ships an update every 3 weeks, and Plastipic every 2 months. Most recently, Lightme was updated on September 26, 2026 and Plastipic on September 8, 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.*