# Photo Timer+ vs Lightme

The clearest difference is ads: Lightme at none against Photo Timer+'s shown. Lightme also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). Photo Timer+'s advantage is ratings volume (8.4K vs 912) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Photo Timer+ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Lightme sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Photo Timer+ against 4.8 for Lightme. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Photo Timer+ has 8.4K ratings behind it against 912, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of Photo Timer+'s written reviews are positive against 91% of Lightme's.

Photo Timer+ ships an update every 5 months, Lightme every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Photo Timer+ | Lightme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (8.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-timer-plus/id557785123/reviews) | **[4.8 (912 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightme-lightmeter/id1509033790/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8.4K** | 912 |
| Positive reviews | **92.9% of reviews** | 90.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nick Culbertson](https://appshunter.io/developer/409029298) | [Giuseppe Bertolini](https://appshunter.io/developer/1509033789) |

## What reviewers say

### Photo Timer+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-timer-plus/id557785123)

Capture multiple photos with customizable delays, perfect for group shots or creative self-portraits. Set timers from 3 seconds to 1 minute apart and control flash settings. Easily save and share your captured moments.

**Highlights:** Variable photo timer lengths, Countdown audio alerts, Multiple photo snapping, Flash control, Preview and social sharing, Direct saving to gallery

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads - Photo Timer+ | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Straightforward and efficient
- 💡 Useful for taking photos solo
- 👍 Convenient for fishing/outdoor photos
- 👍 Great for group/family photos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Limited camera controls (e.g. no zoom, portrait mode)
- 🔍 Photo quality could be improved
- 🔍 Interval/timing options could be more flexible

**Reported bugs**

- Some users reported issues with flash not triggering
- Difficulty finding where photos are saved

**Requested features**

- Increase number of photos beyond 50
- Add more interval/timing options (e.g. 1-2 seconds)
- Ability to save photos to specific albums
- Integrate with camera features (zoom, portrait mode, etc.)
- Add shutter sound effect


### Lightme

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightme-lightmeter/id1509033790)

This powerful light meter app offers a clean, intuitive interface optimized for one-handed use. It displays multiple aperture and shutter speed combinations simultaneously, aiding quick setting selection. Suitable for beginners and experienced photographers alike, it includes advanced features like spot metering, reciprocity failure compensation, and pinhole mode.

**Highlights:** Multiple exposure settings display, One-handed operation, Spot metering with zoom, Reciprocity failure compensation, Pinhole mode, Incident light metering, Film database

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Espresso ristretto | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pecorino Romano | $4.99 | one-time |
| Guanciale | $9.99 | one-time |
| Parmigiano | $16.99 | one-time |
| Pizza for two | $29.99 | one-time |
| Do this full-time | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate metering
- 👍 Intuitive and clean interface
- 💡 Comprehensive features (spot metering, zone system, film stock selection, etc.)
- 🚀 Consistently accurate exposures
- 👍 Thoughtful design with user's needs in mind

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 👎 Confusing or cluttered interface for some users
- 👎 Tedious film selection process
- 🐛 Inaccurate metering in certain lighting conditions

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on iOS 16
- Metering issues with certain camera/lens combinations

**Requested features**

- Add shutter angle adjustment for cinematography
- Implement ISO lock feature
- Add more film stock profiles
- Improve film selection process (e.g. search, categories)
- Provide more customization options (e.g. interface themes)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Photo Timer+ free?

Photo Timer+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Lightme free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Photo Timer+ or Lightme?

Lightme is rated higher. Photo Timer+ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 8.4K ratings, while Lightme averages 4.8 from 912 ratings.

### Do Photo Timer+ or Lightme have ads?

Photo Timer+ shows ads; Lightme does not.

### Which is updated more often, Photo Timer+ or Lightme?

Photo Timer+ ships an update every 5 months, and Lightme every 3 weeks. Most recently, Photo Timer+ was updated on September 25, 2026 and Lightme on September 23, 2026.

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