# Topaz for Mobile vs LightCast Suite

The clearest difference is rating: LightCast Suite at 5.0 against Topaz for Mobile's 4.6. Topaz for Mobile's advantage is ratings volume (2.2K vs 6) and chart position (#188 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Topaz for Mobile sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and LightCast Suite sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

LightCast Suite holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Topaz for Mobile has 2.2K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Topaz for Mobile ships an update weekly, LightCast Suite every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Topaz for Mobile | LightCast Suite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/topaz-for-mobile/id6503354018/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightcast-suite/id6762569851/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.2K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 21.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#188** | — |
| Size | 151 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Topaz Labs, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/926515608) | [Megan Tucker](https://appshunter.io/developer/1894708934) |

## What reviewers say

### Topaz for Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/topaz-for-mobile/id6503354018)

**Currently charting:** #188 Top Grossing · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Restore old photos, fix blurry images, and enhance overall photo quality using advanced AI. This app can unblur, upscale, and repair images, making low-resolution pictures crystal-clear and bringing new life to cherished memories.

**Highlights:** Fix blurry photos instantly, Restore and repair old photos, Upscale images by 4x without losing detail, Enhance faces with AI, Refine AI art and digital creations, Multiple AI enhancement modes

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Standard Weekly (Free Trial) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Gigapixel Premium Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Standard Plan Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| 80 | $9.99 | per month |
| Image Personal Monthly | $12.00 | per month |
| Gigapixel Premium Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Standard Plan (Monthly) | $14.99 | per month |
| Premium Plan (Weekly) | $17.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Plan (Weekly) | $17.99 | per 7 days |
| Image Pro Monthly | $35.00 | per month |
| 400 (Intro Offer) | $39.99 | per month |
| 400 | $39.99 | per month |
| Premium Plan (Monthly) | $49.99 | per month |
| 1400 | $49.99 | per month |
| Standard Plan (Annual) | $89.99 | per year |
| Standard Plan Annual | $89.99 | per year |
| Image Personal Annual | $109.00 | per year |
| Premium Plan (Annual) | $479.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent at restoring old photos
- 👍 Great for enhancing images
- 🚀 Impressive cloud processing capabilities
- 💡 Useful for astrophotography
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
- 💰 Expensive credits system
- 🔒 Login and account issues
- 🔍 Unclear how to access full features
- 🚧 Limited functionality compared to desktop version

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to log in or create an account
- Inconsistent image quality results
- Crashes when trying to access certain features
- Fails to apply enhancements properly

**Requested features**

- Add iPad support
- Provide more control over enhancement settings
- Allow purchasing credits directly in the app
- Integrate with cloud storage services
- Add metadata preservation for edited images


### LightCast Suite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightcast-suite/id6762569851)

This app provides photographers with detailed weather forecasts and light condition scores to help them find the best shooting opportunities. It offers specialized tools for sunset, astrophotography, fog, clouds, drone operation, and exposure calculations. Receive notifications for optimal conditions and explore nearby locations.

**Highlights:** Photography-specific weather forecasts, Light condition scoring (0-100), Sunset/sunrise shooting windows, Astrophotography visibility tools, Fog density and timing, Cloud layer analysis, Drone wind and visibility alerts, Exposure triangle and DOF calculators

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LightCast Suite Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| LightCast Suite Premium | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Topaz for Mobile free?

Topaz for Mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is LightCast Suite free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Topaz for Mobile or LightCast Suite?

LightCast Suite is rated higher. Topaz for Mobile averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while LightCast Suite averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Topaz for Mobile or LightCast Suite have ads?

Neither Topaz for Mobile nor LightCast Suite shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Topaz for Mobile or LightCast Suite?

Topaz for Mobile ships an update weekly, and LightCast Suite every 6 days. Most recently, Topaz for Mobile was updated on October 28, 2026 and LightCast Suite on October 28, 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.*