Lighting Recipe vs FocalFrame
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lighting Recipe
Record, recreate, and share lighting setups with detailed 3D diagrams. Organize your gear, import photo data, and export shareable images. Works offline and supports custom equipment.
- 3D lighting setup editor
- Intuitive diagram recording
- Automatic EXIF data import
- Customizable gear vault
- Visual rig builder
- Image export with shooting data
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■ Sound familiar? "How did I light that shot again...?" "The client wants the exact same setup as last time..." "I want to share how this was lit on social media..." Lighting Recipe is an app for photographers to record, recreate and share lighting setups as diagrams. You can register and place your own unique or DIY gear and props — so it works for photographers of every genre. ■ Features - 3D editing mode: build your lighting setup in 3D, check how subject, backdrop and lights look, and see it mirrored in the diagram - Lighting diagram editor: record light positions, height, power, color and beam intuitively - EXIF reading: just pick a photo — camera, lens, aperture, shutter speed, ISO and focal length are filled in automatically - Gear vault: organize your lighting equipment by category, with photos and prices - Builder: assemble lights, modifiers and stands into a visual rig - Dry cabinet: manage cameras and lenses as assets (serial number support — a record that helps if gear is ever stolen) - My Sets: recall your favorite gear combinations with one tap - Image export: combine your diagram and shooting data into a single shareable image - Available in 8 languages ■ Your data All data is stored on your device. No account required — works offline. Premium members can optionally use Cloud Backup. ■ Lighting Recipe Premium (monthly subscription) - Unlimited recipe saves (free: 30) - 10 lights A–J (free: 5) - 10 My Set slots (free: 5) - Expanded dry cabinet: 30 cameras / 50 lenses (free: 3 / 5) - Cloud Backup: sign in with Apple to back up and restore your data Payment is charged to your Apple ID account. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://mafmafgs-source.github.io/lighting-recipe/privacy.html
FocalFrame
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このカメラとレンズで、どこまで写る? FocalFrameは、撮影前の画角計算と、ロケハンでの構図確認をつなぐアプリです。 【機材を選び、画角を計算】 カメラとレンズをプリセットから選び、焦点距離を設定。レンズ表記の実焦点距離、35mm換算、水平・垂直・対角画角を確認できます。画角換算とプリセットは無料で利用できます。 【iPhone・iPadで、構図を先に確認】 カメラ機能では、選択した機材と焦点距離の画角に合わせて端末カメラを調整します。16:9、1.85:1、2:1、2.39:1、4:3、1:1などからアスペクト比を選び、縦横の構図を確認できます。 【ロケハンの写真に、機材の設定を残す】 確認中の構図を撮影し、カメラロールまたはアプリ内へ保存。カメラ名、レンズ名、焦点距離、換算値、アスペクト比、撮影日時を画像下部へ表示できます。保存写真の一覧、拡大、共有にも対応しています。 【400台以上のカメラ、800本以上のレンズ】 写真機、シネマカメラ、放送・ENG機、固定レンズ機、シネレンズ、放送用レンズまで収録。メーカー、マウント、キーワード、お気に入りで絞り込めます。 【焦点距離と画角を、分けて扱う】 35mmフルサイズ、APS-C、MFT、中判、シネマ、放送用センサーなどに対応。クロップ、テレコン、ワイコン、内蔵エクステンダーなどを、光学焦点距離と実効画角を混同しない形で計算します。 料金と対応機能 ・アプリ本体、プリセット、画角換算、使い方、設定は無料です。 ・iPhone・iPadのライブ構図確認と写真撮影を含むカメラ機能は、同じApple Accountにつき1回、14日間無料で体験できます。 ・体験終了後の自動課金はありません。継続する場合のみ、2,000円の買い切りApp内課金で利用できます。月額料金はありません。 ・Mac版はプリセットと画角換算を無料で利用できます。ライブカメラと写真撮影機能は搭載していません。 ※換算値は登録されたセンサー寸法と焦点距離を基準にした比較値です。撮影モード、動画クロップ、手ぶれ補正、ファームウェアなどにより、実際の画角が異なる場合があります。最終判断にはメーカー公式仕様と実写をご確認ください。
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lighting Recipe at none against FocalFrame's 2. Lighting Recipe also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 8 days) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support 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. FocalFrame sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Lighting Recipe asks for nothing beyond the download.
Lighting Recipe ships an update daily, FocalFrame every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lighting Recipe | FocalFrame |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Every 8 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | hiroyuki nakai | Ryosuke Kajiwara |
In-app purchases
Lighting Recipe
No in-app purchases
FocalFrame
- 14-day TrialFree
- カメラ機能$11.99









