Comparison

Shred Snap vs LX

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Shred Snap

This camera app is designed for skiers and snowboarders to film training sessions. It features an automatic recording timer, power-saving mode, and instant clip review. Additional options include adjustable video quality, slow-motion, and multi-camera support.

Highlights
  • Automatic recording timer
  • Power-saving mode
  • Instant clip replay
  • Slow-motion recording
  • Multi-camera support
  • Adjustable video quality
Features
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Shred Snap is a timer camera app built for ski and snowboard training. Press the record button and the app records for your chosen duration, then stops automatically. Capture only the moment you land your trick, and once recording ends, the app automatically switches to power-saving mode. This helps conserve your battery during long hike-ups and in cold conditions. Review your run instantly, then get ready for the next one. Useful features Want to keep your gloves on? → Start recording by tapping the screen or pressing a volume button Need time to get into position? → Set a recording delay Want better image quality or smaller file sizes? → Choose the resolution and frame rate Want a closer look at your form? → Record in slow motion Want to remember what you noticed? → Add notes to your videos Front camera supported --- “Record. Review. Improve.” Shred Snap was created to make that training routine effortless. We train too, so we keep refining everything from the overall design to the smallest interactions until it feels right. Have a feature request or found something that could be easier to use? We’d love to hear from real riders who train with the app. Let us know in a review!

About

LX

Features
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LX (/lʌks/) is a simple light meter app. # Features - A simple, beautiful, and intuitive user interface - Fix either the aperture or shutter speed and check the corresponding value for proper exposure - Adjust the EV value to see the live camera image change in brightness—helpful for visualizing how your photo will turn out - Measure exposure at the point you tap—ideal for checking exposure in scenes with high contrast - Flash meter mode for finding the right settings for manual flash photography - No ads, one-time purchase

Screenshots

Shred Snap4 screens
LX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Shred Snap at weekly against LX's every 5 months. LX's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $2.99) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Shred Snap costs $2.99 and LX $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shred Snap ships an update weekly, LX every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Shred Snap versus LX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShred SnapLX
Price$2.99$1.99 — better
Rating4.8 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.413.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRyu WakimotoRyo Nakae

In-app purchases

None

Shred Snap

No in-app purchases

None

LX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shred Snap free?
Shred Snap costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is LX free?
LX costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Shred Snap or LX have ads?
Neither Shred Snap nor LX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shred Snap or LX?
Shred Snap ships an update weekly, and LX every 5 months. Most recently, Shred Snap was updated on October 25, 2026 and LX on October 7, 2026.

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