# Photo Studio Light Setup vs Previs Shot

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 2.0) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months). Photo Studio Light Setup's advantage is chart position (#140 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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.

Previs Shot holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Photo Studio Light Setup's written reviews are positive against 80% of Previs Shot's.

Photo Studio Light Setup ships an update every 5 months, Previs Shot every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Photo Studio Light Setup | Previs Shot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $12.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-studio-light-setup/id733677629/reviews) | **[4.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/previs-shot-storyboard-maker/id1641233740/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **8** |
| Positive reviews | 57.8% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#140** | — |
| Size | 7 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alex Maxim](https://appshunter.io/developer/733677632) | [文海 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1502080400) |

## What reviewers say

### Photo Studio Light Setup

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-studio-light-setup/id733677629)

**Currently charting:** #140 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Feast, fashion setup with four lights | $2.99 | one-time |
| Beauty portrait, 4 colored lights setup | $2.99 | one-time |
| Fashion at the beach, sunlight + octa | $2.99 | one-time |
| Night beach setup with one light | $2.99 | one-time |
| Glamour 6-light setup | $3.99 | one-time |


### Previs Shot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/previs-shot-storyboard-maker/id1641233740)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro Access | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual Pro Access | $39.99 | per year |
| 1 Month Pro | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 2.0 out of 5 from 2 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 October 26, 2026 and Previs Shot on October 24, 2026.

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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.*