# LightPlan vs Bookfolio

The clearest difference is update cadence: LightPlan at every 3 weeks against Bookfolio's every 2 months. Bookfolio's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LightPlan sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Bookfolio sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

LightPlan ships an update every 3 weeks, Bookfolio every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | LightPlan | Bookfolio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightplan-sun-path-and-shadow/id1668588896/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **10** | — |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 77 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Rivolu LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1086229238) | [Merdy MOUANGA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1741324218) |

## What reviewers say

### LightPlan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightplan-sun-path-and-shadow/id1668588896)

Visualize the sun and moon's path in 3D on real-world terrain to plan outdoor photography. See golden hour, blue hour, and shadows with precision. Save locations and camera angles for perfect shots.

**Highlights:** Photorealistic 3D sun and moon visualization, Interactive timeline for golden hour and blue hour, 3D building shadow visualization, Smart location library with custom camera angles, Syncs locations across devices, Elevation charts and compass

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Membership | $59.99 | one-time |


### Bookfolio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookfolio/id6497331517)

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Creator — Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro — Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Creator — Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LightPlan free?

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

### Is Bookfolio free?

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

### Do LightPlan or Bookfolio have ads?

Neither LightPlan nor Bookfolio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LightPlan or Bookfolio?

LightPlan ships an update every 3 weeks, and Bookfolio every 2 months. Most recently, LightPlan was updated on October 25, 2026 and Bookfolio on October 25, 2026.

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