# Lightme vs ObscuraFlex

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ObscuraFlex at none against Lightme's 8. ObscuraFlex also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 75%). Lightme's advantage is ratings volume (104 vs 2) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lightme sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. ObscuraFlex asks for nothing beyond the download.

ObscuraFlex holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lightme has 104 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Lightme's written reviews are positive against 100% of ObscuraFlex's.

Lightme ships an update every 2 weeks, ObscuraFlex every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lightme | ObscuraFlex |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (104 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightme-logbook/id1544518308/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/obscuraflex/id6503669130/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **104** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 13 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Giuseppe Bertolini](https://appshunter.io/developer/1509033789) | [Toby Wilkins](https://appshunter.io/developer/1749901957) |

## What reviewers say

### Lightme

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightme-logbook/id1544518308)

This app helps analog photographers meticulously track their film rolls, shots, and development processes. It allows for detailed logging of gear and consumables, with features for data visualization and export. Users can also manage film holders and add post-development notes with photos of final results.

**Highlights:** Log film rolls, shots, and development, Track gear and consumables, Data visualization with graphs/histograms, Data export in JSON/CSV formats, Manage large format film holders, Post-development notes with photos

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Cappuccino | $2.99 | per month |
| Focaccia Barese | $12.99 | per year |
| Spaghetti Carbonara | $29.99 | per year |
| Homemade Pizza party | $49.99 | per year |
| A smile :) | Free | one-time |
| Box of Prosecco | $59.99 | one-time |
| Fuel for my '90s camper | $119.99 | one-time |
| Terme for two | $239.99 | one-time |


### ObscuraFlex

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/obscuraflex/id6503669130)

This app provides a high-resolution, right-side-up live feed of your large format camera's image plane. It enhances composition and focusing, offering greater detail and clarity than a standard ground glass. Use it to shoot stills, video, or reference images alongside your film negatives.

**Highlights:** High-resolution live feed, Right-side-up image display, Composition and focusing aid, Supports various large format cameras, Capture stills and video, Reference image creation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lightme free?

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

### Is ObscuraFlex free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Lightme or ObscuraFlex?

ObscuraFlex is rated higher. Lightme averages 4.8 out of 5 from 104 ratings, while ObscuraFlex averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Lightme or ObscuraFlex have ads?

Neither Lightme nor ObscuraFlex shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lightme or ObscuraFlex?

Lightme ships an update every 2 weeks, and ObscuraFlex every 5 weeks. Most recently, Lightme was updated on October 27, 2026 and ObscuraFlex on October 25, 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.*