# Light mapping vs Bengala

The clearest difference is rating: Bengala at 5.0 against Light mapping's 2.3. Light mapping's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Light mapping sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and Bengala sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bengala holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Light mapping | Bengala |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-mapping-projection/id6780932045/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bengala-projection-mapping/id6820595992/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 51 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Marius Le Nedic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1876614487) | [Igal Daniels](https://appshunter.io/developer/6797730348) |

## What reviewers say

### Light mapping

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-mapping-projection/id6780932045)

Transform your iPhone into a real-time projection mapping studio without a laptop or complex setup. Easily map visuals onto any surface by simply pointing your device and adjusting corners. Ideal for parties, events, or creative installations.

**Highlights:** Real-time projection mapping, Customizable shapes with auto-tracing, Fill shapes with photos, videos, or effects, Connects via AirPlay or HDMI, Flexible orientation for any surface, Simple workflow with no heavy setup

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Monthly subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |


### Bengala

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bengala-projection-mapping/id6820595992)

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bengala Pro Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Bengala Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Bengala Pro Lifetime | $89.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Light mapping free?

Light mapping is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Bengala free?

Bengala is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Light mapping or Bengala?

Bengala is rated higher. Light mapping averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Bengala averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Light mapping or Bengala have ads?

Neither Light mapping nor Bengala shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*