Comparison

ND+Timer vs LCminiND

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ND+Timer

This app helps photographers determine correct exposure times for long exposure shots using ND filters. It includes a timer to capture the perfect moment and offers pro features through in-app purchases for enhanced functionality.

Highlights
  • Exposure time calculation with ND filters
  • Integrated timer for capturing moments
  • Notifications while device is locked
  • Dark mode (Pro feature)
  • Lock screen widget with running timer (Pro feature)
  • Dynamic Island support (Pro feature)
  • Automatic exposure computation for multiple filters (Pro feature)
Features
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You are on a trip and would like to take a photo of a waterfall? Maybe You would like to take a long time exposure. ND+Timer gives you all the required capabilities to do filter photography. With ND+Timer you can always determine the correct exposure time for your photo. You can use the included timer feature to avoid missing the perfect moment. ND+Timer provides a lot of features: - Intuitive and clean app for photographers - Simple determination of exposure times with ND filters - Timer feature for taking photos - Notifications while device is locked ND+Timer is a freetime app project. To avoid annoying ads the app has some features available through in app purchases. Have understanding for this. Pro features (in app purchase): - Dark mode for the night - Widget with running timer on the lock screen - Support for the Dynamic Island - Hide unnecessary filters for clarity - Compute the exposure time automatically for multiple filters

About

LCminiND

Features
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LCminiND is the companion app for KipperTie’s LCminiND, an electronically adjustable neutral density (ND) filter for professional cinema applications. The app enables precise wireless control of the filter via Bluetooth, offering fine and step-based adjustments to meet varying light conditions on set. Designed for simplicity and reliability, LCminiND allows you to: Adjust ND level with fine or step control Monitor current filter and battery status Make realtime adjustments wirelessly The app is free and intended for use exclusively with KipperTie’s LCminiND family of hardware. For more information about the hardware product, visit https://store.kippertie.com/product/lcminind/

Screenshots

ND+Timer4 screens
LCminiND4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LCminiND at none against ND+Timer's 1. ND+Timer's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. ND+Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. LCminiND asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and July 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 5 level
ND+Timer versus LCminiND: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterND+TimerLCminiND
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews60.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size9 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTobias UllerichKipperTie

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ND+Timer

One-time1
  • ND+Timer Pro$1.99
None

LCminiND

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ND+Timer free?
ND+Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LCminiND free?
LCminiND is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ND+Timer or LCminiND have ads?
Neither ND+Timer nor LCminiND shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ND+Timer or LCminiND?
ND+Timer ships an update every 2 months, and LCminiND every 2 months. Most recently, ND+Timer was updated on September 20, 2026 and LCminiND on July 20, 2026.

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