Comparison

Light Box vs xTool Creative Space

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

Head to head
About

Light Box

Transform your iPad into a versatile film illuminator viewer. Adjust brightness, lock rotation, and add grids or lines for precise viewing. A cost-effective alternative to dedicated lightboxes.

Highlights
  • Film negative/positive viewer
  • Adjustable brightness
  • Rotation lock
  • Grid and line overlays
  • iPad optimized
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Turn your iPad into negative / positive film illuminator viewer. Why pay 100 dollars for LightBox when you can turn your iPad into one with selectable styles. Desensitized white screen has a small settings button at the top right, where you can lock rotation, adjust brightness, or add a grid or lines. Simple and Smart. *Important notice: We shall not be responsible or liable for any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of the use of functions or the content of this application. By using this application you are deemed to agree to this condition.

About

xTool Creative Space

Design, edit, and control your xTool laser machine from your PC, iPad, or mobile device. Create intricate designs with text curving, QR code generation, and a library of shapes. Process images and connect wirelessly for a seamless workflow anywhere.

Highlights
  • Design and editing suite
  • Machine control
  • Wireless connectivity
  • Text curving
  • QR code generation
  • Shape library
  • Image processing
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xTool Creative Space is developed for xTool laser machines. It integrates the functions of design, editing, and machine control. Experience a seamless, efficient workflow whether you're using a PC, iPad, or mobile. Our iPhone app enables you to: 1. Snap & Process on the go, no need for a computer. 2. Connect your machine wirelessly. From editing to processing, your work follows you wherever you go. 3. Curve your text with a simple click & drag to add flair to your designs. 4. Generate barcodes and QR codes in one click, making your project more interactive. 5. Explore a rich collection of shapes, including Borders, Plants, Animals, Festivals, and more! 6. Quickly upload and process images of multiple formats including XCS, SVG, DXF, PNG, JPG, and BMP. On the iPad app, you'll get more powerful features: 1. Flesh out creativity with hand drawing, just as easy as drawing on a piece of paper. 2. Convert bitmap and sketches to vector path. 3. Create your own material test array with various processing parameters. 4. Tap into xTool Projects, get 1000+ project ideas, tutorials, and free design files created by xTool users.

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: xTool Creative Space at Free against Light Box's $0.99. xTool Creative Space also leads on ratings volume (1.2K vs 11) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). Light Box's advantage is review sentiment (48% vs 38%) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

xTool Creative Space is free to download; Light Box costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

xTool Creative Space holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: xTool Creative Space has 1.2K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 48% of Light Box's written reviews are positive against 38% of xTool Creative Space's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Light Box ships an update every 3 months, xTool Creative Space every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 9, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Light Box versus xTool Creative Space: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLight BoxxTool Creative Space
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (11 ratings)4.7 (1.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews47.6% of reviews — better37.7% of reviews
Number of ratings111.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPadiPad
Requires iOS7.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB339 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSystemiko Inc.Makeblock Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Light Box

All ratings11 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral9.1%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive47.6%
Neutral4.8%
Negative47.6%

xTool Creative Space

All ratings1,180 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral2.5%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews61 reviews
Positive37.7%
Neutral11.5%
Negative50.8%

In-app purchases

None

Light Box

No in-app purchases

None

xTool Creative Space

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Light Box free?
Light Box costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is xTool Creative Space free?
xTool Creative Space is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Light Box or xTool Creative Space?
xTool Creative Space is rated higher. Light Box averages 4.4 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while xTool Creative Space averages 4.7 from 1.2K ratings.
Do Light Box or xTool Creative Space have ads?
Neither Light Box nor xTool Creative Space shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Light Box or xTool Creative Space?
Light Box ships an update every 3 months, and xTool Creative Space every 5 weeks. Most recently, Light Box was updated on June 9, 2026 and xTool Creative Space on September 29, 2026.

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