# Lightme vs Zenso

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Lightme at 101 against Zenso's 2. Lightme also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.1). Zenso's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lightme sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Zenso sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Zenso holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lightme has 101 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Lightme ships an update every 9 days, Zenso every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lightme | Zenso |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (101 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightme-logbook/id1544518308/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zenso-camera-remote/id6776183152/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **101** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Giuseppe Bertolini](https://appshunter.io/developer/1509033789) | [俊尧 周](https://appshunter.io/developer/6776169892) |

## 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 |


### Zenso

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zenso-camera-remote/id6776183152)

Control your Nikon camera remotely from your iPhone or iPad. View a live feed, adjust settings, and instantly transfer photos and GPS data. Ideal for studio, outdoor, and self-portrait photography.

**Highlights:** Remote camera control, Live view with setting adjustments, Instant photo transfer, GPS data embedding, USB and Wi-Fi connectivity, Camera status monitoring

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5-Day Trial | Free | one-time |
| Lifetime Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lightme free?

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

### Is Zenso free?

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

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

Zenso is rated higher. Lightme averages 4.8 out of 5 from 101 ratings, while Zenso averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Lightme or Zenso have ads?

Neither Lightme nor Zenso shows ads.

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

Lightme ships an update every 9 days, and Zenso every 10 days. Most recently, Lightme was updated on October 2, 2026 and Zenso on September 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.*