Light Designer vs JustSketchMe
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Light Designer
Create and share unique digital clothing designs, referred to as 'Lightfits'. Showcase your creations through an in-app feed and on social media platforms. Connect with a community of designers and get featured on the developer's Instagram.
- Create digital clothing designs
- Share designs via in-app feed
- Social media sharing
- Community feed
- Get featured on Instagram
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Hey fashionistas! We're excited for you to try Light Designer, the best way to make and share clothing online. You're going to make beautiful, crazy, cute designs -- we call them Lightfits, outfits made of light. Share your Lightfits with the world through our feed and your own socials with #LightDesignerApp. Our favorite ones will be posted on our Instagram: http://instagram.com/lightfit_co/ Follow us on Twitter, maybe we'll shout you out :) http://twitter.com/lightfit_co. We're so excited to see all of the art you make, and feel free to send us feedback at founders@lightfit.co!
JustSketchMe
This app provides artists with tools to quickly create reference scenes for their artwork. It offers a variety of character models, props, and posing options to bring creative ideas to life.
- Posable character models
- Intricate hand posing
- Extreme perspective settings
- Dynamic lighting
- Hundreds of props
- Pose library
- Cloud saving
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Simple enough for the aspiring artist; powerful enough for the veteran illustrator. JustSketchMe helps artists take their idea from concept to creation fast. Spend less time planning, and more time focusing on what matters most: making great art. With simple yet powerful tools; JustSketchMe helps you create any scene as a reference piece for your next artwork. Your imagination is the limit. Highlights: - Dozens of posable character models - Intricate hand posing - Set extreme perspectives - Dynamic lighting - Hundreds of props - A full pose library - Saving your work in the cloud “JustSketchMe combines a wealth of features with an interface that won't keep you hunting through menus—crucial when you're trying to stay in the creative groove.” - PC Mag “This pose reference tool is a gamechanger” - IGN Southeast Asia The subscription to JustSketchMe Pro gives you access to more powerful tools, props, and characters. Updated with new content regularly. Report a bug: https://justsketch.me/bugs Request a feature: https://justsketchme.nolt.io Terms of service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: JustSketchMe at 3.6 against Light Designer's 3.0. JustSketchMe also leads on ratings volume (170 vs 2). Light Designer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, 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. JustSketchMe sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Light Designer asks for nothing beyond the download.
JustSketchMe holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: JustSketchMe has 170 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | Light Designer | JustSketchMe |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) | 3.6 (170 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 52.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 170 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 115 MB | 114 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Based Apps and Games, LLC | JustSketchMe (Pty) Ltd |
Customer experience
Light Designer
JustSketchMe
Bugs and requests
Light Designer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
JustSketchMe
Reported bugs
15 issues- Blue highlight screen glitch when manipulating joints (makes app unusable until restart)
- App crashes and resets work progress unexpectedly
- Frequent freezing for 5+ seconds when moving body parts
- License key not working on app despite working on website
- Subscription purchases not granting access to premium features
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- Restore purchases not functioning properly
- License key error claiming too many users despite minimal usage
- Female model appears by default and cannot be removed
- Limbs stretch and distort when resized and bent
- Thumbs have incorrect joint count (three instead of proper anatomy)
- Hand cannot reach face when bent due to proportions
- App requires website access, incompatible with parental restrictions
- Scene erases after 15-20 minutes of use
- Upgrade button not responding when clicked
- Subscription not syncing between web and app versions
Requested features
18 requests- Lower pricing or tiered payment options ($3-25 range)
- Free trial period before purchase commitment
- Auto-save and pre-save functionality
- Ability to save at least one pose for free
- Pre-made pose library in free version
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- Body morphing and customization (bust size, muscle definition, weight)
- Realistic hairstyle options
- Non-binary gender model options
- Male and female character variants for special models
- XYZ movement controls as optional alternative to rotation-only
- Adjustable joint button sizes to reduce UI clutter
- Confirmation prompt for clear stage button
- Free basic props and weapons
- Image import/upload feature in app
- Better limb resizing without stretching distortion
- Anatomically correct proportions
- More diverse character models and environments
- Ability to purchase specific features instead of full bundles
In-app purchases
Light Designer
No in-app purchases
JustSketchMe
- Monthly Subscription$11.991 Month
- 3 Month Subscription$28.993 Months
- 6 Month Subscription$48.996 Months
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- Yearly Subscription$71.991 Year
- Lifetime Access$99.99
Questions
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