Comparison

Moman Matrix vs Lighting Recipe

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

Head to head
About

Moman Matrix

Features
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Moman Matrix, a wireless image transmission App innovatively combined with prompting scripts, is designed to transmit video wirelessly on your devices and work with Moman Matrix series HD video wireless transmission system, engineered by Moman as a trustworthy brand for AudioVisual &Camera Gears. Compatible with iPhone and iPad, with the following features: -Monitor video in real time -Set image mode -Support live streaming -Support scripts editing and prompting -Support scrolling texts and images to appear simultaneously -Adjust scrolling scrips in real time e.g. editing font size, transparency, color etc. -Support firmware upgrade -Adapt to system languages automatically If you have more ideas to include in the app please feel free to contact the marketing team: marketing@moman.co Please notice: 1. The subscription of Moman Matrix app is free of charge. 2. The remote function can only work with remote from Moman where you can purchase on major e-commerce website like amazon.

About

Lighting Recipe

Record, recreate, and share lighting setups with detailed 3D diagrams. Organize your gear, import photo data, and export shareable images. Works offline and supports custom equipment.

Highlights
  • 3D lighting setup editor
  • Intuitive diagram recording
  • Automatic EXIF data import
  • Customizable gear vault
  • Visual rig builder
  • Image export with shooting data
Features
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■ Sound familiar? "How did I light that shot again...?" "The client wants the exact same setup as last time..." "I want to share how this was lit on social media..." Lighting Recipe is an app for photographers to record, recreate and share lighting setups as diagrams. You can register and place your own unique or DIY gear and props — so it works for photographers of every genre. ■ Features - 3D editing mode: build your lighting setup in 3D, check how subject, backdrop and lights look, and see it mirrored in the diagram - Lighting diagram editor: record light positions, height, power, color and beam intuitively - EXIF reading: just pick a photo — camera, lens, aperture, shutter speed, ISO and focal length are filled in automatically - Gear vault: organize your lighting equipment by category, with photos and prices - Builder: assemble lights, modifiers and stands into a visual rig - Dry cabinet: manage cameras and lenses as assets (serial number support — a record that helps if gear is ever stolen) - My Sets: recall your favorite gear combinations with one tap - Image export: combine your diagram and shooting data into a single shareable image - Available in 8 languages ■ Your data All data is stored on your device. No account required — works offline. Premium members can optionally use Cloud Backup. ■ Lighting Recipe Premium (monthly subscription) - Unlimited recipe saves (free: 30) - 10 lights A–J (free: 5) - 10 My Set slots (free: 5) - Expanded dry cabinet: 30 cameras / 50 lenses (free: 3 / 5) - Cloud Backup: sign in with Apple to back up and restore your data Payment is charged to your Apple ID account. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://mafmafgs-source.github.io/lighting-recipe/privacy.html

Screenshots

Moman Matrix3 screens
Lighting Recipe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Lighting Recipe at daily against Moman Matrix's monthly. Moman Matrix's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Moman Matrix ships an update monthly, Lighting Recipe daily. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Moman Matrix versus Lighting Recipe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMoman MatrixLighting Recipe
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size156 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer立成 陈hiroyuki nakai

In-app purchases

None

Moman Matrix

No in-app purchases

None

Lighting Recipe

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Moman Matrix free?
Moman Matrix is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lighting Recipe free?
Lighting Recipe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Moman Matrix or Lighting Recipe have ads?
Neither Moman Matrix nor Lighting Recipe shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Moman Matrix or Lighting Recipe?
Moman Matrix ships an update monthly, and Lighting Recipe daily. Most recently, Moman Matrix was updated on September 15, 2026 and Lighting Recipe on September 22, 2026.

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