# Lightme vs ShuttR

The clearest difference is price: Lightme at Free against ShuttR's $6.99. Lightme also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (104 vs 2). ShuttR's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and chart position (#190 vs unranked). On update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Lightme is free to download; ShuttR costs $6.99 up front. Lightme sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. ShuttR asks for nothing beyond the download.

Lightme holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. 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.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lightme | ShuttR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $6.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (104 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightme-logbook/id1544518308/reviews)** | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shuttr-shutter-speed-tester/id6790870659/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **104** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#190** |
| Size | 13 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Giuseppe Bertolini](https://appshunter.io/developer/1509033789) | [Christian Haemmerle](https://appshunter.io/developer/6790870661) |

## 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 |


### ShuttR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shuttr-shutter-speed-tester/id6790870659)

**Currently charting:** #190 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

This app uses your iPhone's camera to accurately measure the shutter speeds of analog film cameras. It provides a guided process to check if your camera's shutter has drifted over time, offering a clear verdict on its performance without requiring external hardware.

**Highlights:** Measures real shutter speeds, Uses iPhone camera and light source, Tests speeds from 8s to 1/500, Guided step-by-step protocol, Automatic calibration, Deviation in stops and verdict, History and camera collection, Shareable 'shutter checked' certificate

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lightme free?

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

### Is ShuttR free?

ShuttR costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

Lightme is rated higher. Lightme averages 4.8 out of 5 from 104 ratings, while ShuttR averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Lightme or ShuttR have ads?

Neither Lightme nor ShuttR shows ads.

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

Lightme ships an update every 2 weeks, and ShuttR every 2 weeks. Most recently, Lightme was updated on October 27, 2026 and ShuttR on October 29, 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.*