# Light Designer vs JustSketchMe

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Light Designer | JustSketchMe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-designer/id1511034610/reviews) | **[3.6 (170 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/justsketchme/id1543663234/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **170** |
| Positive reviews | — | 52.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 115 MB | 114 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Based Apps and Games, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1494561904) | [JustSketchMe (Pty) Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1543663476) |

## What reviewers say

### Light Designer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-designer/id1511034610)

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.

**Highlights:** Create digital clothing designs, Share designs via in-app feed, Social media sharing, Community feed, Get featured on Instagram

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### JustSketchMe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/justsketchme/id1543663234)

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.

**Highlights:** Posable character models, Intricate hand posing, Extreme perspective settings, Dynamic lighting, Hundreds of props, Pose library, Cloud saving

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $11.99 | per month |
| 3 Month Subscription | $28.99 | per 3 months |
| 6 Month Subscription | $48.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly Subscription | $71.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
- 🎨 Excellent tool for pose references and anatomy practice
- 🖐️ Free individual finger/joint movement control
- 💪 Helpful for artists struggling with poses and full-body drawings
- ⚡ Smooth performance and sleek UI design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Extremely expensive pricing ($100-$200 one-time, $12-18/month subscription)
- 🔒 Most useful features locked behind paywall
- 💾 Cannot save poses without premium subscription
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and session resets
- ⏸️ Significant lag when moving body parts

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Light Designer free?

Light Designer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is JustSketchMe free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Light Designer or JustSketchMe?

JustSketchMe is rated higher. Light Designer averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while JustSketchMe averages 3.6 from 170 ratings.

### Do Light Designer or JustSketchMe have ads?

Neither Light Designer nor JustSketchMe shows ads.

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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.*