# LightPlan vs FrameSeeker

The clearest difference is rating: LightPlan at 4.6 against FrameSeeker's 2.0. LightPlan also leads on ratings volume (12 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). FrameSeeker's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LightPlan sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and FrameSeeker sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

LightPlan holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LightPlan has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

LightPlan ships an update every 3 weeks, FrameSeeker weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LightPlan | FrameSeeker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightplan-sun-path-and-shadow/id1668588896/reviews)** | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frameseeker/id6804702346/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 77 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Rivolu LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1086229238) | [Benedikt Lezius](https://appshunter.io/developer/6804702679) |

## 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 |


### FrameSeeker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frameseeker/id6804702346)

Plan your photography by visualizing light conditions and terrain. See sun, moon, and Milky Way positions, golden hour, and twilights. Scout locations with 3D terrain and camera field of view simulations before you go.

**Highlights:** Sun, Moon, and Milky Way positioning, Golden hour and twilight visualization, 3D terrain mapping, Camera field of view simulation, Depth of field and hyperfocal distance, Share and view community photos

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FrameSeeker Plus | $0.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LightPlan free?

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

### Is FrameSeeker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LightPlan or FrameSeeker?

LightPlan is rated higher. LightPlan averages 4.6 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while FrameSeeker averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do LightPlan or FrameSeeker have ads?

Neither LightPlan nor FrameSeeker shows ads.

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

LightPlan ships an update every 3 weeks, and FrameSeeker weekly. Most recently, LightPlan was updated on November 3, 2026 and FrameSeeker on October 29, 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.*