CineMath vs LIT Light Meter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CineMath
This app provides filmmakers and video professionals with a suite of twelve frame-accurate calculation tools. It helps with speed percentages, clip length adjustments, bitrate calculations, upload times, and more. Supports various frame rates, film formats, and offers offline operation.
- Frame-accurate calculations
- Speed percentage calculator
- Target length and bitrate tools
- Timecode and frame conversion
- Aspect ratio calculations
- Offline operation
- Supports multiple film formats
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CineMath is the professional calculator suite designed specifically for filmmakers, video editors, and production professionals. Twelve essential tools with frame-accurate precision and intuitive modern design. PROFESSIONAL CALCULATIONS: • Speed Percentage - Calculate frame rate conversion percentages with precision • Target Length - Determine clip length adjustments for perfect timing • Target Bitrate - Calculate optimal compression settings for any file size • Upload Time - Estimate transfer times for large video files • Time to Data - Convert runtime to storage requirements • Data to Time - Calculate maximum runtime from available storage • Time to Film - Calculate required film stock from recording time • Film to Time - Calculate recording time from available film stock • Aspect Ratio - Professional resolution and ratio calculations with smart pixel rounding • Timecode Calculator - Add, subtract, multiply, and divide timecodes • Timecode to Frames - Convert timecode to precise frame counts • Frames to Timecode - Convert frame counts to timecode values PROFESSIONAL FEATURES: • Frame-accurate calculations for 23.976, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60 fps and custom rates • Film format support: Super 8mm, Super 16mm, Super 35mm, 65mm, and IMAX • Smart Pixel Rounding Engine - Automatically rounds to broadcast standards and encoding-compatible values • Calculation History with advanced search and organization (Premium) • Professional Sharing - Export calculations as formatted text (Premium) • Bulk Operations - Select and share multiple calculations at once (Premium) • Dark and light mode support with professional design • Offline operation - no internet required • Universal app supporting iPhone, iPad, and Mac (Catalyst) • Professional precision for demanding workflows PERFECT FOR: • Film and video editors • Post-production professionals • Cinematographers and directors • Analog film production planners • Content creators and YouTubers • Broadcast engineers • Film students and educators • Anyone working with video timecode and technical specifications CineMath eliminates guesswork with precision calculations trusted by professionals. Download free and upgrade to CineMath Professional for advanced features. Privacy-focused: All calculations performed locally on your device.
LIT Light Meter
This companion app allows users to remotely control and save data from the LIT DUO 1 light meter. It enables firmware updates via Bluetooth, enhancing the functionality of the connected device.
- Remote control for LIT DUO 1
- Firmware updates via Bluetooth
- Data saving capabilities
- Companion app functionality
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Companion app for LIT DUO 1 light meter. Key features: – Firmware update via Bluetooth – Remote control Learn more about LIT DUO 1: http://lit-systems.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: CineMath at 5.0 against LIT Light Meter's 4.5. CineMath also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). LIT Light Meter's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support (5 vs 3). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. CineMath sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. LIT Light Meter asks for nothing beyond the download.
CineMath holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
CineMath ships an update every 4 days, LIT Light Meter every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CineMath | LIT Light Meter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (11 ratings) — better | 4.5 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 78 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bradford Operations LLC | Lit Systems AB |
Customer experience
CineMath
LIT Light Meter
In-app purchases
CineMath
- CineMath Professional$4.99
LIT Light Meter
No in-app purchases
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