Comparison

Godox Light vs CosmoViewer

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

Head to head
About

Godox Light

Control Godox lighting devices wirelessly using your mobile phone or tablet. Features visualized setup, scene creation, and collaborative tools for photographers and videographers.

Highlights
  • Wireless Bluetooth control
  • Visualized lighting setup
  • Scene creation (List & Position modes)
  • Collaboration and sharing
  • Lighting tutorials
Features
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Based on Godox mesh Bluetooth technology, it enables control of devices via mobile phones or tablets, supporting visualized lighting setup, sharing, collaboration, and lighting tutorials. ● Quick & Convenient Control – Enhanced operational efficiency ● Tablet & Mobile Phone – Seamless integration between both terminals ● Dual Modes: List & Position – Create scenes based on shooting needs ● Visualized Lighting Control – Control via position map mode ● Collaboration & Tutorials – Via lighting video tutorials, remote control, or scenes sharing

About

CosmoViewer

Features
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CosmoViewerNG is a companion viewer and control app for Cosmostreamer devices. Connect your iPhone or iPad to the same local network as your device, discover it automatically, or enter its host address manually. Once connected, CosmoViewerNG displays the live video stream, camera status, telemetry, and device controls in a fullscreen interface. Features: - Automatic local network discovery - Manual connection by host, IP address, or port - Live video viewing with support for primary and secondary streams - Camera overlay with recording status, exposure values, storage status, and telemetry - Device settings and configuration tools - Camera controls for supported Cosmostreamer device types - TestFlight-ready iPhone and iPad interface CosmoViewerNG is designed for users of Cosmostreamer devices and requires a supported device on the same network.

Screenshots

Godox Light4 screens
CosmoViewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CosmoViewer at every 2 weeks against Godox Light's monthly. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Godox Light ships an update monthly, CosmoViewer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Godox Light versus CosmoViewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGodox LightCosmoViewer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews12.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGodox Photo Equipment Co.,LtdSergey Serov

In-app purchases

None

Godox Light

No in-app purchases

None

CosmoViewer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Godox Light free?
Godox Light is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CosmoViewer free?
CosmoViewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Godox Light or CosmoViewer have ads?
Neither Godox Light nor CosmoViewer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Godox Light or CosmoViewer?
Godox Light ships an update monthly, and CosmoViewer every 2 weeks. Most recently, Godox Light was updated on November 5, 2026 and CosmoViewer on October 25, 2026.

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