# Reciprocity Timer vs Light Panel Pro

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Light Panel Pro at 85% against Reciprocity Timer's 33%. Light Panel Pro also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.5) and ratings volume (68 vs 4). Reciprocity Timer's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $4.99) and chart position (#104 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Reciprocity Timer costs $1.99 and Light Panel Pro $4.99 up front. Reciprocity Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Light Panel Pro sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Light Panel Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Light Panel Pro has 68 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Reciprocity Timer's written reviews are positive against 85% of Light Panel Pro's.

Reciprocity Timer ships an update every 2 months, Light Panel Pro every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reciprocity Timer | Light Panel Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [2.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reciprocity-timer/id459691262/reviews) | **[4.5 (68 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-panel-pro/id1535462864/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **68** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **85.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#104** | — |
| Size | 28 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pump Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/459691265) | [Mike Woolley](https://appshunter.io/developer/1535462866) |

## What reviewers say

### Reciprocity Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reciprocity-timer/id459691262)

**Currently charting:** #104 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

This app helps film photographers calculate exposure compensation for reciprocity failure. It offers a standard version for basic calculations and a pro version with advanced features like note-taking and custom film databases. It also includes an exposure timer and filter compensation tools.

**Highlights:** Reciprocity compensation calculations, Exposure timer, Filter compensation slider, Note-keeping feature, Custom film and camera databases, Film stock favorites

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Reciprocity Timer Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


### Light Panel Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-panel-pro/id1535462864)

Transform your device into a professional lighting tool for creative projects, film scanning, and video calls. Adjust brightness, color temperature, and RGB hues to enhance any scene. Give your existing technology a vibrant new purpose.

**Highlights:** Pocket-sized professional light, Creative lighting control, Film scanning, Video call enhancement, Brightness adjustment, Kelvin temperature control, RGB color control

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy Me A Coffee | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remote Control | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reciprocity Timer free?

Reciprocity Timer costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Light Panel Pro free?

Light Panel Pro costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Reciprocity Timer or Light Panel Pro?

Light Panel Pro is rated higher. Reciprocity Timer averages 2.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Light Panel Pro averages 4.5 from 68 ratings.

### Do Reciprocity Timer or Light Panel Pro have ads?

Neither Reciprocity Timer nor Light Panel Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Reciprocity Timer or Light Panel Pro?

Reciprocity Timer ships an update every 2 months, and Light Panel Pro every 6 weeks. Most recently, Reciprocity Timer was updated on October 8, 2026 and Light Panel Pro on October 12, 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.*