# ILW Light Mapper vs HappyMapper

The clearest difference is rating: HappyMapper at 5.0 against ILW Light Mapper's 4.3. HappyMapper also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ILW Light Mapper sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and HappyMapper sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

HappyMapper holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

ILW Light Mapper ships an update every 2 weeks, HappyMapper every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on July 2, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ILW Light Mapper | HappyMapper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ilw-light-mapper/id6736877410/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/happymapper/id6768839126/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 364 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stuart Griese](https://appshunter.io/developer/1773626597) | [Kenny Lu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1823703468) |

## What reviewers say

### ILW Light Mapper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ilw-light-mapper/id6736877410)

Transform sculptures with animated light using this projection mapping tool. Import your videos or use the built-in library to calibrate and apply visuals. Features include multiple grids, corner offsets, and warp painting for precise alignment and dynamic effects.

**Highlights:** Video Import (.mp4 / H.264), Downloadable Artwork Library, Multiple Grids, Corner Offsets & Global Offset Control, Global Warp Painting Tool, Per Grid Masking, Timeline Scrubbing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Support Development | $2.99 | one-time |
| Organics | $5.99 | one-time |
| Support Development | $9.99 | one-time |


### HappyMapper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/happymapper/id6768839126)

Transform your iPhone and a projector into a dynamic art studio. Map images and videos onto any object in your space, from furniture to walls, bringing them to life with light and motion. No prior design experience or expensive software is required to create stunning visual installations.

**Highlights:** Map images and video onto any surface, Draw and warp shapes to fit objects, Layer multiple surfaces for complex designs, Search millions of free videos and GIFs, Import your own photos and videos, Intuitive touch controls for easy manipulation, Save and reload custom setups

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HappyMapper Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| HappyMapper Pro | $24.99 | per year |
| HappyMapper PRO Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ILW Light Mapper free?

ILW Light Mapper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is HappyMapper free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ILW Light Mapper or HappyMapper?

HappyMapper is rated higher. ILW Light Mapper averages 4.3 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while HappyMapper averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do ILW Light Mapper or HappyMapper have ads?

ILW Light Mapper shows ads; HappyMapper does not.

### Which is updated more often, ILW Light Mapper or HappyMapper?

ILW Light Mapper ships an update every 2 weeks, and HappyMapper every 5 days. Most recently, ILW Light Mapper was updated on July 2, 2026 and HappyMapper on September 22, 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.*