# Shutter vs Photographers Light Table

The clearest difference is rating: Shutter at 3.5 against Photographers Light Table's 2.3. Shutter also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Photographers Light Table sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Shutter asks for nothing beyond the download.

Shutter holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shutter has 22 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Shutter's written reviews are positive against 50% of Photographers Light Table's.

Shutter ships an update monthly, Photographers Light Table every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shutter | Photographers Light Table |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.5 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shutter-speed/id560154244/reviews)** | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photographers-light-table/id6447746371/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **22** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **58.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Filmomat GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/455575975) | [William Termini](https://appshunter.io/developer/1682419361) |

## What reviewers say

### Shutter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shutter-speed/id560154244)

Test the shutter speeds of your analog cameras using your iPhone. For precise measurements, use with the PhotoPlug accessory. Without it, the app analyzes shutter sound for speeds below 1/30sec.

**Highlights:** Test analog camera shutter speeds, Use with PhotoPlug accessory for light measurement, Analyze shutter sound for speeds below 1/30sec, Store measurement values in a table, Manage multiple cameras and lenses, Calculate correction factors for faulty shutters

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Photographers Light Table

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photographers-light-table/id6447746371)

Transform your mobile device into a portable light table for viewing film negatives, prints, and creating astrophotography calibration flats. Offers adjustable brightness, white balance, and an optional grid overlay for precise alignment and accurate color work.

**Highlights:** Device to light table transformation, Adjustable brightness control, Adjustable white balance, Optional grid overlay, User-friendly interface

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (Ad-Free) | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shutter free?

Shutter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Photographers Light Table free?

Photographers Light Table is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Shutter or Photographers Light Table?

Shutter is rated higher. Shutter averages 3.5 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Photographers Light Table averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do Shutter or Photographers Light Table have ads?

Photographers Light Table shows ads; Shutter does not.

### Which is updated more often, Shutter or Photographers Light Table?

Shutter ships an update monthly, and Photographers Light Table every 3 weeks. Most recently, Shutter was updated on October 16, 2026 and Photographers Light Table on October 16, 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.*