# LiteSource vs Light Panel Pro

The clearest difference is price: LiteSource at Free against Light Panel Pro's $4.99. LiteSource also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). Light Panel Pro's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 31 months) and ratings volume (68 vs 8). On ads there is nothing between them.

LiteSource is free to download; Light Panel Pro costs $4.99 up front. Light Panel Pro sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. LiteSource asks for nothing beyond the download.

LiteSource holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Light Panel Pro has 68 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of LiteSource's written reviews are positive against 85% of Light Panel Pro's.

LiteSource ships an update every 31 months, Light Panel Pro every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LiteSource | Light Panel Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/litesource/id903693621/reviews)** | [4.5 (68 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-panel-pro/id1535462864/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **68** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 85.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 31 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.4** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Camazotz LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/588224060) | [Mike Woolley](https://appshunter.io/developer/1535462866) |

## What reviewers say

### LiteSource

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/litesource/id903693621)

Enhance low-light photography by using nearby phones as controllable light sources. Adjust screen colors to illuminate your scene or use standalone mode to pick your own light color.

**Highlights:** Control nearby phone screen colors, Synchronized lighting for scenes, Standalone light mode, Select custom light colors, Improve low-light pictures

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Light Panel Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-panel-pro/id1535462864)

Transform your device into a professional lighting tool for creative projects, film scanning, and video calls. Adjust brightness, color temperature, and RGB hues to enhance any scene. Give your existing technology a vibrant new purpose.

**Highlights:** Pocket-sized professional light, Creative lighting control, Film scanning, Video call enhancement, Brightness adjustment, Kelvin temperature control, RGB color control

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy Me A Coffee | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remote Control | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LiteSource free?

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

### Is Light Panel Pro free?

Light Panel Pro costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, LiteSource or Light Panel Pro?

LiteSource is rated higher. LiteSource averages 5.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Light Panel Pro averages 4.5 from 68 ratings.

### Do LiteSource or Light Panel Pro have ads?

Neither LiteSource nor Light Panel Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LiteSource or Light Panel Pro?

LiteSource ships an update every 31 months, and Light Panel Pro every 6 weeks. Most recently, LiteSource was updated on October 7, 2026 and Light Panel Pro on October 14, 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.*