# Lightme vs FrameAtlas

Lightme and FrameAtlas both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of FrameAtlas's written reviews are positive against 75% of Lightme's. Lightme's advantage is ratings volume (104 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lightme sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and FrameAtlas sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FrameAtlas 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 FrameAtlas's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lightme | FrameAtlas |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/frameatlas/id6760631361/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **104** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Giuseppe Bertolini](https://appshunter.io/developer/1509033789) | [Eric Edwards](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885420966) |

## 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 |


### FrameAtlas

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frameatlas/id6760631361)

This app logs crucial data like GPS, time, lens, and ISO for each photo taken with a film camera. It helps you add metadata to your scanned images, making digital archiving easier and more informative. Log directly from your wrist using an Apple Watch.

**Highlights:** GPS and timestamp logging, Lens, ISO, and exposure tracking, Per-frame notes, Shot Map visualization, Film Bag archive, Barcode scanner, Gear Memory, Apple Watch logging

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FrameAtlas Pro | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lightme free?

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

### Is FrameAtlas free?

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

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

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

### Do Lightme or FrameAtlas have ads?

Neither Lightme nor FrameAtlas shows ads.

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

Lightme ships an update every 2 weeks, and FrameAtlas every 2 weeks. Most recently, Lightme was updated on October 27, 2026 and FrameAtlas on October 12, 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.*