ClapperPod SP vs LightCalc.io
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ClapperPod SP
This app provides a digital clapperboard for filmmakers and video creators. It features a drawable interface, multiple templates, and clap animations to aid in scene synchronization. The time display is automatically loaded for convenience.
- Drawable clapperboard interface
- Multiple templates
- Clap animation
- Automatically loaded time display
- Optimized for iPhone 6 Plus
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ClapperPod SPEED is Drawable ClapperBoard Features - Optimized for iPhone 6 Plus (also others) - Drawable ClapperBoard - Multiple Templete - Clap Animation - Automatically Loaded Time Display
LightCalc.io
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LightCalc is the on-set lighting tool built for cinematographers, gaffers and lighting professionals. Stop doing mental maths under pressure - get the right exposure, the right fixture, and the right setup in seconds. Exposure Calculator Input your camera settings - T-stop, ISO, shutter angle, frame rate, ND filters - and instantly see the illuminance your scene needs. Switch between lux and foot-candles with one tap. Ambient Light Meter Use your iPhone camera as a live lux meter. Point at any surface to get a real-time ambient reading and feed it directly into your calculations - no separate hardware needed. Fixture Comparison Compare up to four lighting fixtures side by side at any distance. Adjust count and dimming per fixture and see relative output at a glance. Power & Distance Solver Know exactly what dimming level or distance you need to hit your target exposure. Works with your chosen fixture, modifier, diffusion and gel. Full Fixture Library Access a curated library of professional fixtures and modifiers. Plus users can add their own custom fixtures and diffusion materials - synced across web and mobile. Projects Save your setups and reload them on the next shoot. Your lighting data travels with you. Built for the Set Dark UI, fast inputs, haptic feedback - designed to be used in low-light environments with one hand while holding a light meter in the other. LightCalc requires an active LightCalc Plus subscription. Manage your subscription at lightcalc.io. Privacy Policy: https://lightcalc.io/privacy-policy | Terms of Use: https://lightcalc.io/terms-conditions
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: LightCalc.io at Free against ClapperPod SP's $1.99. LightCalc.io also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 23 months). ClapperPod SP's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 18.0). On 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
LightCalc.io is free to download; ClapperPod SP costs $1.99 up front. LightCalc.io sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $34.99 per year. ClapperPod SP asks for nothing beyond the download.
ClapperPod SP ships an update every 23 months, LightCalc.io every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ClapperPod SP | LightCalc.io |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 2.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 23 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Airwire products. | Matthias Streicher-Feldhofer |
In-app purchases
ClapperPod SP
No in-app purchases
LightCalc.io
- LightCalc Plus$34.991 Year









