LayerMapper Player vs CineMeter Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LayerMapper Player
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LayerMapper Player - Professional Video Playback Companion Turn your iPhone or iPad into a powerful video playback engine controlled remotely by LayerMapper. Perfect for VJs, live performers, visual artists, and installation creators who need synchronized multi-screen setups. KEY FEATURES: - Remote Control - Trigger video clips instantly from LayerMapper app - Real-Time Sync - Frame-accurate synchronization across multiple devices - Local Network - Fast, reliable connection via WiFi with zero latency - Seamless Playback - Smooth video performance optimized for live use - Multi-Device Support - Control multiple LM Players simultaneously - Simple Interface - Clean, distraction-free playback view - Professional Quality - Hardware-accelerated video rendering PERFECT FOR: - Live VJ performances with multiple screens - Visual art installations with synchronized displays - Stage productions requiring precise video control - Immersive exhibitions with multi-screen experiences - Creative projects needing remote video playback HOW IT WORKS: 1. Install LM Player on your playback device(s) 2. Connect to the same WiFi network as LayerMapper 3. Control all your videos remotely from LayerMapper main app 4. Enjoy synchronized, professional video playback LM Player works exclusively with LayerMapper app, providing a complete ecosystem for multi-screen visual control. Whether you're performing live, creating installations, or building immersive experiences, LM Player delivers reliable, frame-perfect video playback exactly when you need it. Requires LayerMapper app (sold separately) for remote control functionality.
CineMeter Pro
This app transforms your iPhone into a cinema-grade color and exposure meter. It provides accurate Kelvin measurements, ND filter recommendations, and on-set monitoring tools like waveforms and histograms. Plan shots with a sun position tracker and save/export your readings.
- Calibrated cinema-grade color and exposure meter
- Accurate Kelvin color temperature measurement
- ND filter calculator with APEX system
- Sun position tracker with AR overlay
- RGB Waveform and Histogram monitoring
- False color overlay
- Gel and filter recommendations
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Lighting a scene and second-guessing every reading? Stop carrying $1,500 of hardware to confirm your white balance. CineMeter Pro turns your iPhone into a calibrated cinema-grade color and exposure meter built for the way you actually shoot. Built by filmmakers, for filmmakers — the only iPhone meter that pulls real exposure metadata straight from your camera. No guessing, no pixel-brightness hacks. ONE METER. ONE POCKET. EVERY SCENE. TRY EVERYTHING FREE FOR 3 DAYS Full features require a paid subscription or one-time Lifetime purchase. Start with a 3-day free trial — full access to every feature below. NEW: SUN POSITION TRACKER Plan every shot before you arrive. Live sun tracking, an AR sun marker overlaid on your camera preview, and the full daily sun path projected on the live view with labeled markers at sunrise, golden hour, solar noon, and sunset. Scout locations and time shots without leaving the app. ACCURATE COLOR TEMPERATURE Measure CCT in Kelvin from 2000K to 10000K. See green/magenta tint in the units you use — Sekonic CC index, ±, Mired shift, or full CC values. Visual scales show exactly where you sit between tungsten and daylight. REAL EXPOSURE, REAL ND RECOMMENDATIONS The ND filter calculator runs the APEX photographic exposure system to ISO 2720 standard. Dial in your cinema camera's T-stop, ISO, FPS, and shutter angle — get the exact ND density. T-stops in half-stop precision (T1.0–T22). ISOs in third-stop precision (100–12800). Frame rates 23.976–120. Shutter angles 45°–360°. A SPOT METER THAT ACTUALLY HOLDS Drag and resize the spot meter anywhere on frame. HOLD locks the reading like a real Sekonic — not just the position, the value. Take readings on talent, walls, practicals, and compare side by side. A FULL ON-SET MONITORING SUITE - RGB Waveform monitor (luminance, RGB, parade) - Histogram with full RGB channel breakdown - False color overlay with IRE legend - LUT preview support - Illumination meter in lux, foot-candles, EV100 GEL & FILTER RECOMMENDATIONS Tell it your target color temperature. It tells you the exact CTO, CTB, plus-green or minus-green gel. CALIBRATE LIKE A PRO Calibrate against CIE illuminants — D65, D50, tungsten, or custom. Manual temperature/tint offset and ±3 stops of exposure compensation let you trim to match the meter you trust. CAPTURE, LOG, EXPORT Save readings with reference photo, location tag, and notes. Group by date, filter by Today / Tungsten / Daylight / Cool / Logs, or run continuous Log sessions. Export to PDF or CSV. Compare two readings side by side. MADE FOR ON-SET Dark UI engineered for set use. Native iPad layout with a dedicated side panel. iPhone and iPad universal. PERFECT FOR Cinematographers, gaffers, DITs, camera assistants, indie filmmakers, location scouts, landscape and real estate photographers, drone pilots, music video and commercial DPs. PRICING — ALL FEATURES UNLOCKED WITH EITHER OPTION - CineMeter Pro Yearly: $19.99/year (3-day free trial) - CineMeter Pro Lifetime: $49.99 one-time purchase All features described above are available during the free trial and after purchase. The app cannot be used without an active trial, subscription, or Lifetime purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when purchasing a subscription. The Lifetime option is a one-time purchase and is not a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://jyvapps.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://jyvapps.com/terms CineMeter Pro is an independent app. Sekonic is a trademark of its respective owner; CineMeter Pro is not affiliated with or endorsed by Sekonic, Lumu, or any hardware meter brand.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LayerMapper Player at none against CineMeter Pro's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. CineMeter Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. LayerMapper Player asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | LayerMapper Player | CineMeter Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 10 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 17 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Denis Grzechnik | Farah Aydoni |
In-app purchases
LayerMapper Player
No in-app purchases
CineMeter Pro
- CineMeter Pro3 Days trial$19.991 Year
- CineMeter Pro – Lifetime$49.99





