Comparison

FUJIFILM Camera Remote vs Lightme

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

Head to head
About

FUJIFILM Camera Remote

Control your compatible digital camera remotely to capture photos and videos. View, transfer, and manage images directly on your smartphone or tablet. It also synchronizes device information and allows for firmware updates.

Highlights
  • Remote shooting control
  • Image and movie transfer
  • Browse camera contents
  • Location data download
  • Date/time synchronization
  • Firmware updates
  • Wireless shutter release
Features
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The FUJIFILM Camera Remote is an application provided by FUJIFILM that can operate wireless-equipped digital cameras by remote control to shoot images and to view images and movies in the camera and to transfer them to smartphones or tablets. And it also supports the cameras that offers Bluetooth® capability. Pair it with your smartphones or tablet devices, it synchronizes "date and time" and/or "location information" of your smartphone or tablet devices with the cameras that offers Bluetooth® capability. In advanced of shooting, to easily transfer pictures you have taken to the smartphones or tablet device via this application. Bluetooth wireless remote shutter release can be used for cameras that offers Bluetooth® capability. In addition, firmware update is now supported from your smartphone or tablet devices via Bluetooth without the need of a SD memory card. [Features] -This application provides the following functions: 1. Transferring images and movies to a Smartphone 2. Browsing the Camera from a Smartphone 3. Downloading Location Data from a Smartphone 4. Shooting Images by Remote Control(*) 5. Easily transfer pictures from the cameras that offers Bluetooth capability. 6. Synchronizing "date and time" and/or "location information" with the cameras that offers Bluetooth capability 7. Firmware update via a Smartphone to the cameras that offers Bluetooth capability. 8. Bluetooth wireless remote control camera shutter release is now supported for cameras that offers Bluetooth capability. *How to change the setting depends on your camera. [Supported cameras] FUJIFILM GFX100 II, GFX100, GFX100SII, GFX100S, GFX50S II, GFX 50R, GFX 50S, X-H2S, X-H2, X-H1, X-Pro3, X-Pro2, X-T5, X-T4, X-T3, X-T2, X-T1※, X-T50, X-T30 II, X-T30, X-T20, X-T10(*), X-T200, X-T100, X-S10, X-E4, X-E3, X-E2S(*), X-E2(*), X-M5, X-M1(*), X-A7, X-A5, X-A3, X-A2(*), X-A1(*), X-A20, X-A10, X100VI, X100V, X100F, X100T(*), XF10, X70(*), X30(*), XQ2(*), XQ1(*) FinePix XP140, XP130, XP120, XP90, XP80, S9950W, S9900W (*) Some functions are not available on some smartphones. Please refer to the URL below. https://fujifilm-x.com/global/news/countermeasure-for-fujifilm-camera-remote-connection-failure/ [Smartphone System Requirements] iPhone/iPad/iPod touch: iOS 11.0 - 17.1 *iPad WiFi, iPod touch can not use the Geotagging. *This application software doesn't guarantee the functions for all the iPhone, iPad and iPodtouch. *iOS10:Ignore the message of "Security Recommendation" during Wi-Fi setting. Please use your camera with the latest firmware when using the FUJIFILM Camera Remote App. Please visit the FUJIFILM website for instructions and to download the latest firmware. http://www.fujifilm.com/support/digital_cameras/software/ Please Visit FUJIFILM Web pages for more details and usage. http://app.fujifilm-dsc.com/en/camera_remote/index.html

About

Lightme

This powerful light meter app offers a clean, intuitive interface optimized for one-handed use. It displays multiple aperture and shutter speed combinations simultaneously, aiding quick setting selection. Suitable for beginners and experienced photographers alike, it includes advanced features like spot metering, reciprocity failure compensation, and pinhole mode.

Highlights
  • Multiple exposure settings display
  • One-handed operation
  • Spot metering with zoom
  • Reciprocity failure compensation
  • Pinhole mode
  • Incident light metering
  • Film database
Features
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Lightme - Lightmeter is a clean, simple to use yet very powerful lightmeter. It is optimised for an easy one-handed use, both for left-handed and right-handed users, with the main controls within your thumb's reach, without the fatiguing juggling of your precious smartphone. A core distinguishing feature of Lightme - Lightmeter is that - differently from most of the other apps - it can show multiple combinations of valid settings for aperture and shutterspeed at the same time by working like a - stretched out - old needle and wheel lightmeter. This allows the user to quickly pick the desired settings without having to scroll on a tiny wheel picker. The app is designed to be welcoming to people who are just starting out, with a simple one-button use. But it offers many useful and advanced features for the more experienced shooters/users: Continuous metering (by pressing and holding or double tapping the measure button) Spot metering with a variable zoom (for more precision) which also supports average metering, and a very intuitive implementation of the zone system Automatic reciprocity failure compensation (for 25+ films, if you see exposure times in red, they are being compensated) A dedicated pinhole mode with precise exposure times for user defined apertures (multiple apertures at a time), with the possibility of setting a timer (through a shortcut) Incident light metering with calibration when using the front facing camera And more ... It also includes some other features that are enjoyable by any kind of user: Black and white preview The ability to use any of the cameras on your smartphone (swipe left/right on the preview) Multiple presets for your different camera/film/lens setups Framelines for previewing your shot, before setting up your tripod etc. A searchable list of useful tips to make better use of the application's potential A searchable list of more than 70 films to choose from with the possibility of selecting a few favourites Dark mode support and a useful level of customisation You can find even more info in the tips inside the app or you can have a look at full user manual by tapping on manual (in the settings) The app is free in all its many functionalities, but it offers In-App-Purchases in order to support the project. The only minor perk you can enable only via certain IAPs is the replacement of the Ad button with a label containing the name of your current preset, check under settings -> coffee for more info. Don't panic though, even if there's an Ad button it doesn't mean I'm going to show you ads. In fact unless you decide to tap on that button I'm never going to show you any. But if you have a few minutes to spare, watching a few of them sure helps keeping this project alive :) Try it, and, if you like it, share it with your friends and consider writing a (mini) review ;) Have a nice day, and good light!

Screenshots

FUJIFILM Camera Remote4 screens
Lightme4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lightme at 91% against FUJIFILM Camera Remote's 10%. Lightme also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.4) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). FUJIFILM Camera Remote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ratings volume (3.3K vs 918). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. Lightme sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. FUJIFILM Camera Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Lightme holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.3K and 918 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of FUJIFILM Camera Remote's written reviews are positive against 91% of Lightme's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FUJIFILM Camera Remote ships an update every 3 months, Lightme every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 2, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
FUJIFILM Camera Remote versus Lightme: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFUJIFILM Camera RemoteLightme
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.4 (3.3K ratings)4.8 (918 ratings) — better
Positive reviews10.0% of reviews90.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.3K — better918
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFUJIFILM CorporationGiuseppe Bertolini

Customer experience

FUJIFILM Camera Remote

All ratings3,264 ratings
Positive7.8%
Neutral2.8%
Negative89.4%
Written reviews1,796 reviews
Positive10.0%
Neutral5.5%
Negative84.5%

Lightme

All ratings918 ratings
Positive96.5%
Neutral1.3%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews211 reviews
Positive90.5%
Neutral1.9%
Negative7.6%

User reviews

FUJIFILM Camera Remote

From 3.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Works well for wireless transfers
  • 🚀 Quick firmware updates
  • 🚀 Reliable remote shutter functionality

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent WiFi connectivity
  • 🐛 Frequent connection drops
  • 🐛 Slow and cumbersome photo transfer process
  • 🐛 Buggy and unreliable app
  • 🐛 Causes camera to freeze or crash

Lightme

From 918 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Accurate metering
  • 👍 Intuitive and clean interface
  • 💡 Comprehensive features (spot metering, zone system, film stock selection, etc.)
  • 🚀 Consistently accurate exposures
  • 👍 Thoughtful design with user's needs in mind

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
  • 👎 Confusing or cluttered interface for some users
  • 👎 Tedious film selection process
  • 🐛 Inaccurate metering in certain lighting conditions

Bugs and requests

FUJIFILM Camera Remote

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Incompatible with latest iOS versions
  • Fails to recognize newer camera models
  • Freezes and crashes on connection attempts
  • Resets camera settings after use

Requested features

4 requests
  • Support for RAW file transfers
  • Batch photo transfer option
  • Landscape mode support for iPad
  • Improved live view functionality

Lightme

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes on iOS 16
  • Metering issues with certain camera/lens combinations

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add shutter angle adjustment for cinematography
  • Implement ISO lock feature
  • Add more film stock profiles
  • Improve film selection process (e.g. search, categories)
  • Provide more customization options (e.g. interface themes)

In-app purchases

None

FUJIFILM Camera Remote

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Lightme

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Questions

Is FUJIFILM Camera Remote free?
FUJIFILM Camera Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lightme free?
Lightme is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FUJIFILM Camera Remote or Lightme?
Lightme is rated higher. FUJIFILM Camera Remote averages 1.4 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while Lightme averages 4.8 from 918 ratings.
Do FUJIFILM Camera Remote or Lightme have ads?
Neither FUJIFILM Camera Remote nor Lightme shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FUJIFILM Camera Remote or Lightme?
FUJIFILM Camera Remote ships an update every 3 months, and Lightme every 3 weeks. Most recently, FUJIFILM Camera Remote was updated on October 2, 2026 and Lightme on October 2, 2026.

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