Comparison

LightMate vs Camera Port

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

LightMate

Features
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LightMate - ExpoCalc: Your Long Exposure Photography Companion Transform your long exposure photography with precision and ease. Whether capturing silk-smooth waterfalls, ethereal cloud movements, or mesmerizing light trails, LightMate delivers the exact calculations you need in seconds. PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY TOOLS: Calculate perfect exposure times based on your ND filters Find the ideal ND filter combination for your desired exposure length Adjust aperture, shutter speed, and ISO with intuitive controls View multiple equivalent exposure combinations instantly DESIGNED FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS BY PHOTOGRAPHERS: Clean, distraction-free interface optimized for field use Precise calculations based on professional photography principles Support for all standard ND filter densities (ND2-ND100000) Save favorite settings for quick access Dark mode for night shooting sessions PERFECT FOR: Landscape photographers capturing flowing water and clouds Architectural photographers removing crowds from busy scenes Urban photographers creating dramatic light trails Any photographer wanting to master long exposure techniques Skip the guesswork and complex mental calculations. LightMate - ExpoCalc handles the technical details so you can focus on creativity and composition.

About

Camera Port

This app transforms your device into an automatic image receiver, capturing photos from your camera the moment you shoot. It offers wireless FTP transfer or direct USB import, with automatic cloud backup to Google Drive. Supports RAW formats and various camera models for professional workflows.

Highlights
  • Wireless FTP image transfer
  • Direct USB PTP import
  • Automatic cloud backup to Google Drive
  • Background operation
  • Duplicate photo detection
  • RAW format support
Features
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CameraPort - Professional Camera Image Receiver Never miss a shot. CameraPort turns your iPhone or iPad into an always-on image receiving station — capturing photos from your camera the moment you shoot, then backing them up to the cloud automatically. --- FTP Server Mode - Your device becomes an FTP server your camera connects to - Receives images wirelessly the instant you shoot - Supports all cameras with FTP/WLAN transfer capability - Runs continuously in the background, even with the screen locked(Pro only) PTP USB Direct Import - Connect any camera directly via USB for instant import - Faster and more reliable than wireless transfer - Smart duplicate detection — never import the same photo twice - Ideal for studio sessions and on-location shooting - Works in the background while you do other things Automatic Cloud Backup - Photos upload to Google Drive automatically after import - Albums created and organized for you (CameraPort folder) - Upload history tracking with manual override option - Access your entire photo archive from any device Smart & Reliable - EXIF-based duplicate detection across all import modes - Supports 20+ camera models and RAW formats (CR2, CR3, NEF, ARW, DNG...) - Automatic photo library saving - Professional-grade stability for high-volume shooting --- Pro Subscription Unlock the full CameraPort experience: - PTP USB direct import - Unlimited automatic cloud backup - Runs continuously in the background, even with the screen locked --- Perfect For Photographers, studios, event shooters, and content creators who need a reliable, hands-free pipeline from camera to cloud. --- Privacy & Security All images stay on your device. Cloud uploads go directly to your own Google Drive — no third-party servers. - Purchase Agreement: https://www.mbjztech.cn/camera-port-in-app-purchase-agreement - Terms of Service: https://www.mbjztech.cn/terms-of-service - Privacy Policy: https://www.mbjztech.cn/privacy-policy

Screenshots

LightMate3 screens
Camera Port3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Camera Port at Free against LightMate's $0.99. Camera Port also leads on device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16 vs 18.0). LightMate's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Camera Port is free to download; LightMate costs $0.99 up front. Camera Port sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. LightMate asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LightMate ships an update every 2 weeks, Camera Port weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
LightMate versus Camera Port: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLightMateCamera Port
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.016 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperQiao HuJiangsu Mingbin Jingzhi Technology Co., Ltd

In-app purchases

None

LightMate

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Camera Port

Subscriptions2
  • Pro3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Pro(Annual)7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$39.99

Questions

Is LightMate free?
LightMate costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Camera Port free?
Camera Port is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LightMate or Camera Port have ads?
Camera Port shows ads; LightMate does not.
Which is updated more often, LightMate or Camera Port?
LightMate ships an update every 2 weeks, and Camera Port weekly. Most recently, LightMate was updated on October 7, 2026 and Camera Port on October 16, 2026.

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