# LX vs Location Scouter Pro

The clearest difference is price: Location Scouter Pro at Free against LX's $1.99. Location Scouter Pro also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months). LX's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Location Scouter Pro is free to download; LX costs $1.99 up front. Location Scouter Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. LX asks for nothing beyond the download.

LX ships an update every 5 months, Location Scouter Pro every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LX | Location Scouter Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Size | 21 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ryo Nakae](https://appshunter.io/developer/1527375631) | [Lincoln Barbour Photo, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1891086100) |

## What reviewers say

### LX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lx-light-meter/id6746743523)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Location Scouter Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/location-scouter-pro/id6761719912)

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LX free?

LX costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Location Scouter Pro free?

Location Scouter Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do LX or Location Scouter Pro have ads?

Location Scouter Pro shows ads; LX does not.

### Which is updated more often, LX or Location Scouter Pro?

LX ships an update every 5 months, and Location Scouter Pro every 2 weeks. Most recently, LX was updated on October 30, 2026 and Location Scouter Pro on October 24, 2026.

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