Comparison

MoonMap vs CineMeter Pro

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

Head to head
About

MoonMap

This app acts as a media server for lighting control, playing video and complex effects on DMX or CRMX fixtures. It integrates with industry-standard consoles and offers advanced fixture control, including per-fixture dimming and color curves. Supports various video formats and network protocols for seamless playback.

Highlights
  • Video playback on DMX/CRMX fixtures
  • sACN/Art-Net and HDMI media server
  • Integration with industry consoles
  • Per-fixture dimming and color curves
  • Support for multiple video formats
  • WiFi and Ethernet connectivity
  • Camera input and generator support
Features
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MoonMap is designed to be an sACN or Art-Net and HDMI media server capable of playing back video on up to 40 universes or 2,500+ pixels of CRMX or DMX lighting fixtures. - Useful for playing back Fire, TV, Fireworks, Car Process, and other complex evolving effects over a mixture of fixtures, traditional tungsten and more. - Integrate into existing industry sACN / Art-Net consoles like Blackout, GrandMA, EOS, Sidus Link Pro, Luminair, etc. sACN / Art-Net Input control (allowing remote control of playback, live colour grading of the image and DMX output from consoles) on iPhone and iPad. - An in-built, growing DMX library using the OFL Open Fixture Library, - Seamless looping when using ProRes (Preferred), .mov, .mp4, .m4V, H.264 and H.265 (HEVC) over network DMX / HDMI. - WiFi or Ethernet - Video Output to HDMI - Video Input on iPad from supported UVC dongles. - Import files from .CSV's like Blackout and Sidus Pro to integrate into your workflow (ongoing refinement here) - Per-Fixture and Per-Cell Dimming and Per Fixture Color Curves to dial in individual fixtures, Resolve-style .cube LUT's are in the works. - Built in Camera Input Support and Generators to make various test signals or complex effects - Designed to run smoothly on stage, location or set on iPhone 11+ up to latest iPad Pro 13". - Multi-Universe Fixtures Natively supported, no need to split an 196 pixel over 960 DMX channel fixture into multiple fixtures. -Drag and resize fixtures on top of the video. -Universe Merge and channel testing capabilities. -Build custom DMX Profiles — — — LICENSE TIERS MoonMap offers four tiers — Player, Artist, Show, and Pro — each available as a 3-month or yearly auto-renewing subscription, or as a one-time Lifetime purchase. Prices vary by territory and are shown in your local currency at the point of purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off 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 Settings → [your name] → Subscriptions on your device after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://gist.githubusercontent.com/dlozanothornton/2920cc526c5aeaa2f7aac9cbceef6035/raw/d25a9268f977f1a30500d4907268b43c08b67e5b/gistfile1.txt Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

MoonMap3 screens
CineMeter Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: CineMeter Pro at freemium against MoonMap's subscription. MoonMap's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 10 days). On price, rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. MoonMap sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per 3 months and CineMeter Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for MoonMap against 5.0 for CineMeter Pro. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MoonMap ships an update daily, CineMeter Pro every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
MoonMap versus CineMeter Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMoonMapCineMeter Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017 — better
Further details — not scored
Size117 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDario Lozano ThorntonFarah Aydoni

Customer experience

MoonMap

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

CineMeter Pro

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

MoonMap

Subscriptions6
  • MoonMap Player – 3 Months7 Days trial$29.993 Months
  • MoonMap Artist – 3 Months7 Days trial$39.993 Months
  • MoonMap Show – 3 Months7 Days trial$74.993 Months
Show 3 more
  • MoonMap Artist – Yearly7 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • MoonMap Pro – 3 Months7 Days trial$124.993 Months
  • MoonMap Pro – Yearly7 Days trial$249.991 Year
One-time4
  • MoonMap Player – Lifetime$99.99
  • MoonMap Artist – Lifetime$149.99
  • MoonMap Show – Lifetime$249.99
Show 1 more
  • MoonMap Pro – Lifetime$399.99
2 purchases

CineMeter Pro

Subscriptions1
  • CineMeter Pro3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • CineMeter Pro – Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is MoonMap free?
MoonMap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CineMeter Pro free?
CineMeter Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MoonMap or CineMeter Pro?
MoonMap and CineMeter Pro are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do MoonMap or CineMeter Pro have ads?
Neither MoonMap nor CineMeter Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MoonMap or CineMeter Pro?
MoonMap ships an update daily, and CineMeter Pro every 10 days. Most recently, MoonMap was updated on October 1, 2026 and CineMeter Pro on October 16, 2026.

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