# Lightme vs FrameAtlas

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Lightme at 944 against FrameAtlas's 2. Lightme also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). FrameAtlas's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and review sentiment (100% vs 91%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lightme sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and FrameAtlas sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FrameAtlas holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lightme has 944 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Lightme's written reviews are positive against 100% of FrameAtlas's.

Lightme ships an update every 3 weeks, FrameAtlas every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lightme | FrameAtlas |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (944 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightme-lightmeter/id1509033790/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frameatlas/id6760631361/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **944** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 90.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Giuseppe Bertolini](https://appshunter.io/developer/1509033789) | [Eric Edwards](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885420966) |

## What reviewers say

### 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)


### FrameAtlas

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frameatlas/id6760631361)

This app logs crucial data like GPS, time, lens, and ISO for each photo taken with a film camera. It helps you add metadata to your scanned images, making digital archiving easier and more informative. Log directly from your wrist using an Apple Watch.

**Highlights:** GPS and timestamp logging, Lens, ISO, and exposure tracking, Per-frame notes, Shot Map visualization, Film Bag archive, Barcode scanner, Gear Memory, Apple Watch logging

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FrameAtlas Pro | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lightme free?

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

### Is FrameAtlas free?

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

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

FrameAtlas is rated higher. Lightme averages 4.8 out of 5 from 944 ratings, while FrameAtlas averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Lightme or FrameAtlas have ads?

Neither Lightme nor FrameAtlas shows ads.

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

Lightme ships an update every 3 weeks, and FrameAtlas every 2 weeks. Most recently, Lightme was updated on October 30, 2026 and FrameAtlas on October 12, 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.*