# Light & Shadow vs LensKit

The clearest difference is rating: LensKit at 4.9 against Light & Shadow's 4.0. LensKit also leads on ratings volume (56 vs 1). Light & Shadow's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (100% vs 70%). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LensKit sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Light & Shadow asks for nothing beyond the download.

LensKit holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LensKit has 56 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Light & Shadow's written reviews are positive against 70% of LensKit's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Light & Shadow ships an update monthly, LensKit every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Light & Shadow | LensKit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-and-shadow/id1521617204/reviews) | **[4.9 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lenskit-lens-tools/id1523521746/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **56** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 70.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 138 MB | 165 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [paulo majano](https://appshunter.io/developer/673887870) | [Zak Ray](https://appshunter.io/developer/890528996) |

## What reviewers say

### Light & Shadow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-and-shadow/id1521617204)

Explore studio portrait lighting in AR on your iPhone or iPad. Learn lighting basics with interactive 3D models of studio setups and see how different light placements affect portraits. Choose your viewpoint to study lighting techniques.

**Highlights:** AR Studio Lighting Setups, Interactive 3D Models, Learn Lighting Basics, Adjust Viewpoint, Black and White/Color Modes, Light Position Descriptions

**In-app purchases:** none


### LensKit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lenskit-lens-tools/id1523521746)

This app provides professional tools for filmmakers and cinematographers, offering extensive lens specifications, camera coverage simulations, and advanced depth of field calculations. It helps plan shoots, make on-set decisions, and ensure compatibility with various cameras and lenses, including Netflix-approved formats.

**Highlights:** Extensive lens database (2000+ lenses), Camera sensor coverage simulation, Lens matching for various configurations, Depth of field calculator, Shot preview and framing simulation, Netflix 4K mandate compliance tool

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Light & Shadow free?

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

### Is LensKit free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Light & Shadow or LensKit?

LensKit is rated higher. Light & Shadow averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while LensKit averages 4.9 from 56 ratings.

### Do Light & Shadow or LensKit have ads?

Neither Light & Shadow nor LensKit shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Light & Shadow or LensKit?

Light & Shadow ships an update monthly, and LensKit every 2 months. Most recently, Light & Shadow was updated on November 3, 2026 and LensKit on November 3, 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.*