Comparison

Photo Studio Light Setup vs Previs Shot

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

Head to head
About

Photo Studio Light Setup

Easily document and create studio lighting diagrams with an intuitive interface. Save, modify, and share your setups across devices and with friends. Access a library of professional setups and equipment for enhanced creativity.

Highlights
  • Intuitive interface for light documenting
  • Create and modify lighting diagrams
  • Share setups across devices and with friends
  • Library of professional lighting setups
  • Document setups with precision and detail
  • Includes professional equipment and props
Features
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Photo Studio Light Setup app is designed for professional and amateur photographers, photography students and educators. The application provides users with an intuitive interface and fluid workflow for quick and easy studio light documenting and creation of lighting diagrams that can be modified on your devices any time in the future and shared between devices and friends. The app features a growing library of professional lighting setups with reference photos and detailed equipment settings available for In-App purchase. Photo Studio Light Setup includes a wide variety of professional photography lighting equipment, studio props and photography subjects and allows users to document their lighting setups with high precision and all necessary details. Studio setups are shared among your devices via iCloud and can be shared among other users as captured images.

About

Previs Shot

This app helps streamline video, TV, and film production workflows. It offers tools for creating shot lists, storyboards, shooting schedules, call sheets, and managing takes. The app supports multiple camera angles and automatically records continuity reports.

Highlights
  • Shot list and storyboard creation
  • Visual display with image import
  • Shooting schedule planning
  • Organized call sheets
  • Take management and continuity reports
  • Multiple camera angle support
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Previs Shot — A previsualization and production management tool built for filmmakers, advertisers, and short-film creators. Works seamlessly across iPhone, iPad, and Mac — from concept to delivery, all in one place. [Shot List] • Flexibly edit shot list tables with selection and text-input modes for shot size, camera movement, lens type, and more; • Switch between thumbnail, text-only, and storyboard views with one tap; • Storyboard frames support multiple aspect ratios — import images or draw freehand with auto-crop; • Custom columns: add your own fields to fit any workflow; [Schedule] • Reorganize shots into shooting scenes and plan day-by-day schedules; • Quick filter, sort, and batch edit — your best production planning assistant; • Coordinate cast, locations, and work hours to stay on budget; [Call Sheet] • Schedule, location, cast, crew, and client info all in one clear view; • Auto-import scenes and shots from your schedule — simple, efficient, nothing missed; • Quickly import from your address book, contacts, and crew database; • Set reminder notifications so you never miss a shoot; [Continuity Log] • Score and mark shots as complete to track shooting progress in real time; • Digital clapperboard auto-fills scene info — efficient and stress-free; • Continuity reports are recorded automatically during shooting — export and deliver as soon as you wrap; • Multi-camera management to coordinate info across multiple cameras; [Canvas] • Draw and annotate freely on storyboard frames to express your creative vision; [Export & Collaboration] • Export to PDF and Excel (XLSX) for print and data analysis; • Shot lists, schedules, call sheets, and continuity logs can each be exported independently; • Export and import .previs project files for easy team sharing; [iCloud Sync] • Project data syncs automatically via iCloud for a seamless cross-device experience; • Smart conflict resolution — edit on multiple devices without losing data; [More Highlights] • Undo & Redo: edit with confidence, roll back anytime; • Dark Mode: adapts to your system appearance, bringing a touch of warmth to your workflow; • Font size adjustment: three sizes to match your reading preference; • Project presets & templates: save your setup and start new projects fast; • Merge projects: combine multiple Previs projects into one; [Website] • www.previsshot.com [Thanks] • The growth of Previs Shot would not be possible without your support and feedback. Thank you! [Previs Shot auto-renewing subscriptions statement of service] • Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled 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. • If you need to cancel, open "Settings" on your iPhone --> "Apple ID" --> "Subscriptions" --> "Previs Shot" --> cancel subscription. • Terms of Use: https://www.previsshot.com/terms • Privacy Policy: https://www.previsshot.com/privacy

Screenshots

Photo Studio Light Setup4 screens
Previs Shot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Previs Shot at Free against Photo Studio Light Setup's $12.99. Previs Shot also leads on rating (4.0 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Previs Shot is free to download; Photo Studio Light Setup costs $12.99 up front. Photo Studio Light Setup sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Previs Shot sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Previs Shot holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Previs Shot has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Photo Studio Light Setup's written reviews are positive against 80% of Previs Shot's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Photo Studio Light Setup ships an update every 5 months, Previs Shot every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Photo Studio Light Setup versus Previs Shot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhoto Studio Light SetupPrevis Shot
Price$12.99Free — better
Rating3.0 (1 ratings)4.0 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.8% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings18 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB32 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAlex Maxim文海 张

Customer experience

Photo Studio Light Setup

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews45 reviews
Positive57.8%
Neutral4.4%
Negative37.8%

Previs Shot

All ratings8 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral6.7%
Negative13.3%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Photo Studio Light Setup

One-time5
  • Feast, fashion setup with four lights$2.99
  • Beauty portrait, 4 colored lights setup$2.99
  • Fashion at the beach, sunlight + octa$2.99
Show 2 more
  • Night beach setup with one light$2.99
  • Glamour 6-light setup$3.99
3 purchases

Previs Shot

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pro Access1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • Annual Pro Access3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • 1 Month Pro$5.99

Questions

Is Photo Studio Light Setup free?
Photo Studio Light Setup costs $12.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Previs Shot free?
Previs Shot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Photo Studio Light Setup or Previs Shot?
Previs Shot is rated higher. Photo Studio Light Setup averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Previs Shot averages 4.0 from 8 ratings.
Do Photo Studio Light Setup or Previs Shot have ads?
Neither Photo Studio Light Setup nor Previs Shot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Photo Studio Light Setup or Previs Shot?
Photo Studio Light Setup ships an update every 5 months, and Previs Shot every 2 weeks. Most recently, Photo Studio Light Setup was updated on September 25, 2026 and Previs Shot on September 23, 2026.

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