# LightPlan vs Second View

The clearest difference is rating: LightPlan at 4.6 against Second View's 4.0. LightPlan also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). Second View's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LightPlan sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Second View sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

LightPlan holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of LightPlan's written reviews are positive against 56% of Second View's.

LightPlan ships an update every 3 weeks, Second View weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LightPlan | Second View |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightplan-sun-path-and-shadow/id1668588896/reviews)** | [4.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-view-viewfinder/id6761623499/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **57.1% of reviews** | 55.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 77 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rivolu LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1086229238) | [Benoit Linard](https://appshunter.io/developer/1890500952) |

## 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 |


### Second View

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-view-viewfinder/id6761623499)

This tool assists photographers in planning shots by simulating their actual camera's field of view and aspect ratio. It includes a light meter, filter logging, and reciprocity correction for film stocks. Features like LiDAR distance measurement and composition guides help refine framing and exposure before taking the shot.

**Highlights:** Precise field-of-view matching, Real-time light meter with spot metering, ND, polarizer, and color filter logging, Reciprocity failure correction for 60 film stocks, LiDAR distance measurement, Composition and grid tools, Panorama simulation

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Second View Basic Yearly | $7.99 | per year |
| Second View Pro Yearly | $14.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LightPlan free?

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

### Is Second View free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LightPlan or Second View?

LightPlan is rated higher. LightPlan averages 4.6 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Second View averages 4.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do LightPlan or Second View have ads?

Second View shows ads; LightPlan does not.

### Which is updated more often, LightPlan or Second View?

LightPlan ships an update every 3 weeks, and Second View weekly. Most recently, LightPlan was updated on October 25, 2026 and Second View on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*