# SilverFast JobMonitor vs Lightme

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lightme at 75% against SilverFast JobMonitor's 17%. Lightme also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.7) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 30 months). SilverFast JobMonitor's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lightme sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. SilverFast JobMonitor asks for nothing beyond the download.

Lightme holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lightme has 103 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of SilverFast JobMonitor's written reviews are positive against 75% of Lightme's.

SilverFast JobMonitor ships an update every 30 months, Lightme every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SilverFast JobMonitor | Lightme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/silverfast-jobmonitor/id963122245/reviews) | **[4.8 (103 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightme-logbook/id1544518308/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **103** |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 30 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LaserSoft Imaging AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/911305648) | [Giuseppe Bertolini](https://appshunter.io/developer/1509033789) |

## What reviewers say

### SilverFast JobMonitor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/silverfast-jobmonitor/id963122245)

Monitor the progress of your scanning and image processing jobs remotely on your iOS device. View previews and progress bars for each item in your queue, or receive push notifications when jobs are complete. Requires SilverFast 8 software and a Wi-Fi connection.

**Highlights:** Remote job progress monitoring, Preview images for each job, Progress bar display, Push notifications for job completion, Wi-Fi connectivity, Monitor on iPhone, iPad, iPod

**In-app purchases:** none


### Lightme

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightme-logbook/id1544518308)

This app helps analog photographers meticulously track their film rolls, shots, and development processes. It allows for detailed logging of gear and consumables, with features for data visualization and export. Users can also manage film holders and add post-development notes with photos of final results.

**Highlights:** Log film rolls, shots, and development, Track gear and consumables, Data visualization with graphs/histograms, Data export in JSON/CSV formats, Manage large format film holders, Post-development notes with photos

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Cappuccino | $2.99 | per month |
| Focaccia Barese | $12.99 | per year |
| Spaghetti Carbonara | $29.99 | per year |
| Homemade Pizza party | $49.99 | per year |
| A smile :) | Free | one-time |
| Box of Prosecco | $59.99 | one-time |
| Fuel for my '90s camper | $119.99 | one-time |
| Terme for two | $239.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SilverFast JobMonitor free?

SilverFast JobMonitor 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, SilverFast JobMonitor or Lightme?

Lightme is rated higher. SilverFast JobMonitor averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Lightme averages 4.8 from 103 ratings.

### Do SilverFast JobMonitor or Lightme have ads?

Neither SilverFast JobMonitor nor Lightme shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SilverFast JobMonitor or Lightme?

SilverFast JobMonitor ships an update every 30 months, and Lightme every 2 weeks. Most recently, SilverFast JobMonitor was updated on October 6, 2026 and Lightme on October 21, 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.*