# LightFilm vs Royal Studio

The clearest difference is rating: Royal Studio at 5.0 against LightFilm's 4.0. Royal Studio also leads on ratings volume (67 vs 1). LightFilm's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Royal Studio holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Royal Studio has 67 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

LightFilm ships an update every 6 months, Royal Studio every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LightFilm | Royal Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightfilm/id781493002/reviews) | **[5.0 (67 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/royal-studio/id6670177951/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **67** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 months** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 20 MB | 130 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [kitaek kim](https://appshunter.io/developer/714702818) | [Royal Studio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1462421503) |

## What reviewers say

### LightFilm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightfilm/id781493002)

Enhance your photos with vintage light leak effects reminiscent of traditional photography. This editor offers a variety of colorful light leaks to add a unique aesthetic to your images. Easily share your creations to popular social media platforms.

**Highlights:** Colorful light leak effects, 35 unique light leaks, Social media sharing, Simple to use interface, Vintage photography style

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Royal Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/royal-studio/id6670177951)

Easily book and pay for barber and grooming services. View the full service menu, check real-time availability, and manage your appointments with just a few taps. Receive reminders and get directions to your next grooming session.

**Highlights:** View service menu and prices, Check availability and book appointments, Secure in-app payments and tipping, Appointment reminders and notifications, Manage appointments (reschedule, cancel), Get directions to the studio

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LightFilm free?

LightFilm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Royal Studio free?

Royal Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, LightFilm or Royal Studio?

Royal Studio is rated higher. LightFilm averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Royal Studio averages 5.0 from 67 ratings.

### Do LightFilm or Royal Studio have ads?

Neither LightFilm nor Royal Studio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LightFilm or Royal Studio?

LightFilm ships an update every 6 months, and Royal Studio every 10 months. Most recently, LightFilm was updated on October 14, 2026 and Royal Studio on October 30, 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.*