Comparison

ND+Timer vs LightMate

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” 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

LightMate

Features
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LightMate - ExpoCalc: Your Long Exposure Photography Companion Transform your long exposure photography with precision and ease. Whether capturing silk-smooth waterfalls, ethereal cloud movements, or mesmerizing light trails, LightMate delivers the exact calculations you need in seconds. PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY TOOLS: Calculate perfect exposure times based on your ND filters Find the ideal ND filter combination for your desired exposure length Adjust aperture, shutter speed, and ISO with intuitive controls View multiple equivalent exposure combinations instantly DESIGNED FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS BY PHOTOGRAPHERS: Clean, distraction-free interface optimized for field use Precise calculations based on professional photography principles Support for all standard ND filter densities (ND2-ND100000) Save favorite settings for quick access Dark mode for night shooting sessions PERFECT FOR: Landscape photographers capturing flowing water and clouds Architectural photographers removing crowds from busy scenes Urban photographers creating dramatic light trails Any photographer wanting to master long exposure techniques Skip the guesswork and complex mental calculations. LightMate - ExpoCalc handles the technical details so you can focus on creativity and composition.

Screenshots

ND+Timer4 screens
LightMate3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ND+Timer at Free against LightMate's $0.99. ND+Timer also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). LightMate's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On ads there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

ND+Timer is free to download; LightMate costs $0.99 up front. ND+Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. LightMate asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ND+Timer ships an update every 2 months, LightMate every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 7, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences ยท 3 level
ND+Timer versus LightMate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterND+TimerLightMate
PriceFree โ€” better$0.99
Positive reviews60.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 โ€” better18.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size9 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTobias UllerichQiao Hu

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ND+Timer

One-time1
  • ND+Timer Pro$1.99
None

LightMate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ND+Timer free?
ND+Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LightMate free?
LightMate costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do ND+Timer or LightMate have ads?
Neither ND+Timer nor LightMate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ND+Timer or LightMate?
ND+Timer ships an update every 2 months, and LightMate every 2 weeks. Most recently, ND+Timer was updated on October 7, 2026 and LightMate on October 7, 2026.

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