# LightMate vs Camera Port

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | LightMate | Camera Port |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | — | **[4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-port-background-ftp/id6757133927/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Qiao Hu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1076093840) | [Jiangsu Mingbin Jingzhi Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1827493539) |

## What reviewers say

### LightMate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightmate-expocalc/id6743069293)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Camera Port

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-port-background-ftp/id6757133927)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro(Annual) | $24.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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