# LightPlan vs EsMax

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EsMax at none against LightPlan's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LightPlan sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. EsMax asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | LightPlan | EsMax |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightplan-photo-planner/id1668588896/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **5** | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 89 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **18.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rivolu LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1086229238) | [ahmed ben sassi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1852461996) |

## What reviewers say

### LightPlan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightplan-photo-planner/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:** macOS Compatibility, 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 |


### EsMax

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/esmax/id6755425513)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LightPlan free?

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

### Is EsMax free?

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

### Do LightPlan or EsMax have ads?

Neither LightPlan nor EsMax shows ads.

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