# Photo Studio Light Setup vs Cascable Studio

The clearest difference is price: Cascable Studio at Free against Photo Studio Light Setup's $12.99. Cascable Studio also leads on rating (4.0 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (379 vs 1). Photo Studio Light Setup's advantage is review sentiment (58% vs 44%). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Cascable Studio 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 Cascable Studio sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cascable Studio holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cascable Studio has 379 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 58% of Photo Studio Light Setup's written reviews are positive against 44% of Cascable Studio's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Photo Studio Light Setup ships an update every 5 months, Cascable Studio monthly. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Photo Studio Light Setup | Cascable Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $12.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-studio-light-setup/id733677629/reviews) | **[4.0 (379 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cascable-studio-camera-tether/id974193500/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **379** |
| Positive reviews | **57.8% of reviews** | 44.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alex Maxim](https://appshunter.io/developer/733677632) | [Cascable AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/974193499) |

## What reviewers say

### Photo Studio Light Setup

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

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 |


### Cascable Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cascable-studio-camera-tether/id974193500)

Control and automate your camera functions directly from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Transfer photos and videos, trigger the shutter remotely, and utilize built-in automation tools for timelapses and more. Compatible with over 250 camera models.

**Highlights:** Remote camera control, Automated timelapses, Exposure bracketing, Shutter remote control, Fast image downloading, RAW capture support, Unified interface

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cascable Pro (Monthly) | $7.99 | per month |
| Cascable Pro (Quarterly) | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| Cascable Pro (Yearly) | $49.99 | per year |
| Complete My Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Complete My Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| Cascable 7 Pro Upgrade | $29.99 | one-time |
| Cascable Pro (Legacy) | $99.99 | one-time |
| Cascable Pro (No Subscription) | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful remote control features
- 🔍 Excellent camera control and preview
- 📷 Great for tethered shooting
- 🕰️ Useful intervalometer and bulb mode
- 🌄 Helpful for astrophotography

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent connection issues
- ⚠️ Compatibility problems with some cameras
- 🔍 Limited camera setting control
- 🔍 Slow photo review and transfer speeds
- 💰 Expensive for some users

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when connecting to camera
- Camera settings not applying correctly
- Unreliable shutter triggering
- Geotagging issues in certain regions

**Requested features**

- Full-screen mode without overlays
- Ability to rate/sort photos on camera
- Support for more camera models
- Improved video recording capabilities
- Background operation for intervalometer


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Photo Studio Light Setup free?

Photo Studio Light Setup costs $12.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Cascable Studio free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Photo Studio Light Setup or Cascable Studio?

Cascable Studio is rated higher. Photo Studio Light Setup averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Cascable Studio averages 4.0 from 379 ratings.

### Do Photo Studio Light Setup or Cascable Studio have ads?

Neither Photo Studio Light Setup nor Cascable Studio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Photo Studio Light Setup or Cascable Studio?

Photo Studio Light Setup ships an update every 5 months, and Cascable Studio monthly. Most recently, Photo Studio Light Setup was updated on October 17, 2026 and Cascable Studio on October 17, 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.*