# Reciprocity Timer vs Lightme

The clearest difference is price: Lightme at Free against Reciprocity Timer's $1.99. Lightme also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.5) and review sentiment (74% vs 33%). Reciprocity Timer's advantage is chart position (#57 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Lightme is free to download; Reciprocity Timer costs $1.99 up front. Reciprocity Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Lightme sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lightme holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lightme has 101 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 74% of Lightme's.

Reciprocity Timer ships an update every 2 months, Lightme every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reciprocity Timer | Lightme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reciprocity-timer/id459691262/reviews) | **[4.8 (101 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightme-logbook/id1544518308/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **101** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **73.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#57** | — |
| Size | 28 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pump Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/459691265) | [Giuseppe Bertolini](https://appshunter.io/developer/1509033789) |

## What reviewers say

### Reciprocity Timer

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

**Currently charting:** #57 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 |


### Lightme

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightme-logbook/id1544518308)

This app helps analog photographers meticulously track their film rolls, shots, and development processes. It allows for detailed logging of gear and consumables, with features for data visualization and export. Users can also manage film holders and add post-development notes with photos of final results.

**Highlights:** Log film rolls, shots, and development, Track gear and consumables, Data visualization with graphs/histograms, Data export in JSON/CSV formats, Manage large format film holders, Post-development notes with photos

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Cappuccino | $2.99 | per month |
| Focaccia Barese | $12.99 | per year |
| Spaghetti Carbonara | $29.99 | per year |
| Homemade Pizza party | $49.99 | per year |
| A smile :) | Free | one-time |
| Box of Prosecco | $59.99 | one-time |
| Fuel for my '90s camper | $119.99 | one-time |
| Terme for two | $239.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reciprocity Timer free?

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

### Is Lightme free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Reciprocity Timer or Lightme?

Lightme is rated higher. Reciprocity Timer averages 2.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Lightme averages 4.8 from 101 ratings.

### Do Reciprocity Timer or Lightme have ads?

Neither Reciprocity Timer nor Lightme shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Reciprocity Timer or Lightme?

Reciprocity Timer ships an update every 2 months, and Lightme every 9 days. Most recently, Reciprocity Timer was updated on September 21, 2026 and Lightme on September 23, 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.*