# Posing App vs myLightMeter PRO

The clearest difference is rating: myLightMeter PRO at 4.8 against Posing App's 4.2. myLightMeter PRO also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). Posing App's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Posing App costs $4.99 and myLightMeter PRO $4.99 up front. Posing App sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. myLightMeter PRO asks for nothing beyond the download.

myLightMeter PRO holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: myLightMeter PRO has 1.1K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Posing App's written reviews are positive against 90% of myLightMeter PRO's.

Posing App ships an update every 2 months, myLightMeter PRO every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Posing App | myLightMeter PRO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.2 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/posing-app/id492085243/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mylightmeter-pro/id583922375/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 68.9% of reviews | **90.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#15** |
| Size | 45 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SIA MENDO](https://appshunter.io/developer/492085246) | [David Quiles](https://appshunter.io/developer/578971109) |

## What reviewers say

### Posing App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/posing-app/id492085243)

This app serves as a comprehensive posing guide for photographers and models, offering over 300 poses across various categories. It features clear descriptions and hand-drawn illustrations to help users easily understand and recreate poses, acting as a creative reference for photo shoots.

**Highlights:** Over 300 poses, Posing categories (Children, Couples, Women, Men, Groups, Weddings), Hand-drawn illustrations, Pose descriptions, Favorites feature, Photography tips & tricks

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Glamour poses | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple, clean, minimalist design
- 🎨 Line drawings better than photo examples for focus on pose
- 📱 Portable reference tool always available on phone
- ⭐ Extensive variety of poses across multiple categories
- ❤️ Favorites feature for organizing preferred poses

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Expensive for content that's freely available online
- 🔐 Forced in-app purchases for additional poses (Glamour/Boudoir)
- 📉 Limited number of poses in some categories
- ⚠️ Accessibility issues with larger font sizes
- 🚫 Broken access to purchased content after updates

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes with larger font sizes and accessibility options
- Purchased glamour poses inaccessible after version 6.0 update
- No restore purchases option available
- Category selection broken - only children's poses load
- App stuck displaying only one category regardless of selection

**Requested features**

- More poses in group/family photography category
- Maternity posing category
- Boudoir/glamour category with clearer naming
- Senior portrait poses
- Parent-child and non-romantic group poses


### myLightMeter PRO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mylightmeter-pro/id583922375)

**Currently charting:** #15 Top Paid · Photo & Video, #127 Top Paid (US App Store)

This app provides precise exposure metering for photographers, supporting both digital and analog workflows. It offers a comprehensive set of manual controls and advanced tools like a hyperfocal distance calculator.

**Highlights:** Extended low-light sensitivity, Incident and reflected metering, Manual exposure control, Hyperfocal distance calculator, Save and review exposure data, Extract exposure data from photos

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate and reliable
- 👍 Convenient and easy to use
- 🔍 Useful for vintage/manual cameras
- 💡 Helpful for learning photography
- ⭐ Excellent value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs in recent versions
- 🔍 Spot metering mode not precise enough
- 🔧 Needs more customization options
- 🔋 Volume control issues

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on startup
- Inconsistent behavior between free and pro versions
- Incorrect shutter speed and aperture options for some cameras

**Requested features**

- Ability to lock shutter speed and aperture
- Smaller spot metering area
- Support for more film/sensor formats
- Improved incident metering with diffuser


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Posing App free?

Posing App costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is myLightMeter PRO free?

myLightMeter PRO costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Posing App or myLightMeter PRO?

myLightMeter PRO is rated higher. Posing App averages 4.2 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while myLightMeter PRO averages 4.8 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Posing App or myLightMeter PRO have ads?

Neither Posing App nor myLightMeter PRO shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Posing App or myLightMeter PRO?

Posing App ships an update every 2 months, and myLightMeter PRO every 5 days. Most recently, Posing App was updated on October 16, 2026 and myLightMeter PRO on October 19, 2026.

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