# Datacolor LightColor Meter vs ShootPrep

The clearest difference is rating: ShootPrep at 5.0 against Datacolor LightColor Meter's 1.7. ShootPrep also leads on monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). Datacolor LightColor Meter's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ShootPrep holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Datacolor LightColor Meter has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Datacolor LightColor Meter | ShootPrep |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/datacolor-lightcolor-meter/id6739147007/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shootprep/id6751317703/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 30 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Datacolor Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/432310628) | [Nikita Miroshnikov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1834580434) |

## What reviewers say

### Datacolor LightColor Meter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/datacolor-lightcolor-meter/id6739147007)

This pocket-sized device streams real-time light and color data to your smartphone, offering precise control over exposure and color consistency for photos, videos, and cinema. It measures various light types and color parameters, and includes gel filter libraries for creative adjustments.

**Highlights:** Real-time light and color data streaming, Exposure and lighting ratio control, Color consistency across setups, Measures Lux, Chromaticity, CCT, DUV, Includes gel filter libraries, Simultaneous measurements from multiple meters, Hands-free functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### ShootPrep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shootprep/id6751317703)

Create custom packing checklists for various photography shoots. Easily manage items, add your own categories, and share lists with clients or assistants. This app works offline and requires no account.

**Highlights:** Customizable packing lists, Pre-built starter lists, Add own categories and items, Shareable text lists, Offline functionality, Import/Export JSON data

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Datacolor LightColor Meter free?

Datacolor LightColor Meter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ShootPrep free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Datacolor LightColor Meter or ShootPrep?

ShootPrep is rated higher. Datacolor LightColor Meter averages 1.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while ShootPrep averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Datacolor LightColor Meter or ShootPrep have ads?

ShootPrep shows ads; Datacolor LightColor Meter does not.

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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.*