# NANLINK vs CineMath

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CineMath at 100% against NANLINK's 19%. CineMath also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.0) and update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). NANLINK's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (93 vs 11). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CineMath sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. NANLINK asks for nothing beyond the download.

CineMath holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NANLINK has 93 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of NANLINK's written reviews are positive against 100% of CineMath's.

NANLINK ships an update fortnightly, CineMath every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NANLINK | CineMath |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (93 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nanlink/id1584085006/reviews) | **[5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cinemath/id6742495949/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **93** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 19.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 82 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Guangdong Nanguang Photo&Video Systems Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1414146894) | [Bradford Operations LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1771744681) |

## What reviewers say

### NANLINK

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nanlink/id1584085006)

Control lighting fixtures wirelessly via Bluetooth or 2.4G. Create complex lighting effects for film and video production by managing individual or multiple lights simultaneously. Enhance production efficiency with intuitive scenario and group-based controls.

**Highlights:** Wireless lighting control, Bluetooth and 2.4G support, Individual fixture control, Synchronous multi-fixture control, Scenario and group management, Create lighting effects

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy setup and connection (recent reviews)
- 🚀 Instant light control
- 🎨 Full color controls with multiple inputs
- 🗂️ Separate fixture groups are handy
- 🗄️ Presets save full HSL and intensity

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Lights spontaneously lose connection
- 🐛 Short delay before settings appear
- 🐛 UX overhaul needed, hard to find settings
- 🐛 Presets buried deep in menus
- 🐛 App doesn't have adaptive interface for iPads

**Reported bugs**

- Lights spontaneously lose connection
- Short delay between tapping light and settings appearing
- Presets buried several levels deep
- Lights spontaneously lose connection
- Short delay between tapping into a light and the settings coming up

**Requested features**

- Allow individual light adjustment within groups
- Make connection more stable
- Make settings appear instantly
- UX overhaul, make important settings accessible
- Put preset saving feature front and center


### CineMath

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cinemath/id6742495949)

This app provides filmmakers and video professionals with a suite of twelve frame-accurate calculation tools. It helps with speed percentages, clip length adjustments, bitrate calculations, upload times, and more. Supports various frame rates, film formats, and offers offline operation.

**Highlights:** Frame-accurate calculations, Speed percentage calculator, Target length and bitrate tools, Timecode and frame conversion, Aspect ratio calculations, Offline operation, Supports multiple film formats

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CineMath Professional | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NANLINK free?

NANLINK is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is CineMath free?

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

### Which has better reviews, NANLINK or CineMath?

CineMath is rated higher. NANLINK averages 2.0 out of 5 from 93 ratings, while CineMath averages 5.0 from 11 ratings.

### Do NANLINK or CineMath have ads?

Neither NANLINK nor CineMath shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NANLINK or CineMath?

NANLINK ships an update fortnightly, and CineMath every 4 days. Most recently, NANLINK was updated on October 15, 2026 and CineMath on October 7, 2026.

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