# Lightme vs Wanderby

The clearest difference is update cadence: Wanderby at every 2 days against Lightme's every 2 weeks. Lightme's advantage is ratings volume (103 vs 2) and device support (4 vs 1). On price, rating, 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 Wanderby sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Wanderby holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lightme has 103 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Lightme ships an update every 2 weeks, Wanderby every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lightme | Wanderby |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (103 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightme-logbook/id1544518308/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wanderby/id6784115419/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **103** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Giuseppe Bertolini](https://appshunter.io/developer/1509033789) | [Paul Henry Smith](https://appshunter.io/developer/1157948902) |

## 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 |


### Wanderby

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wanderby/id6784115419)

Discover hidden visual stories within your photos and develop them into unique AI-generated variants. Organize your creations in a private collection, compare interpretations, and receive guidance to improve your photography.

**Highlights:** Find visual stories in photos, Develop AI-generated variants, Organize originals and variants, Mark favorite variants, Receive photography guidance, Share via unlisted links

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Single Variant | $0.79 | one-time |
| 12 Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| 36 Pack | $26.99 | one-time |
| 128 Pack | $94.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lightme free?

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

### Is Wanderby free?

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

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

Wanderby is rated higher. Lightme averages 4.8 out of 5 from 103 ratings, while Wanderby averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Lightme or Wanderby have ads?

Neither Lightme nor Wanderby shows ads.

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

Lightme ships an update every 2 weeks, and Wanderby every 2 days. Most recently, Lightme was updated on October 24, 2026 and Wanderby on October 24, 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.*