# Mavis Camera vs ILW Light Mapper

Mavis Camera and ILW Light Mapper both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of ILW Light Mapper's written reviews are positive against 59% of Mavis Camera's. ILW Light Mapper also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Mavis Camera's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (743 vs 7). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mavis Camera sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per 7 days and ILW Light Mapper sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Mavis Camera against 4.3 for ILW Light Mapper. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mavis Camera has 743 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 59% of Mavis Camera's written reviews are positive against 100% of ILW Light Mapper's.

Mavis Camera ships an update fortnightly, ILW Light Mapper every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mavis Camera | ILW Light Mapper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (743 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mavis-camera-pro-capture/id979227459/reviews)** | [4.3 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ilw-light-mapper/id6736877410/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **743** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 59.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 253 MB | 364 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mavis Broadcast Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458348258) | [Stuart Griese](https://appshunter.io/developer/1773626597) |

## What reviewers say

### Mavis Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mavis-camera-pro-capture/id979227459)

This app offers advanced video recording and live streaming capabilities for creators and professionals. It provides manual camera controls, professional monitoring tools, and various output options for seamless integration into modern workflows.

**Highlights:** ProRes, HEVC 10-bit, Open Gate recording, Custom and Filter LUTs for filmic looks, Advanced monitoring tools (focus peaking, zebras), Manual camera controls (focus, exposure, ISO), NDI® HX3 Certified, Camera to Cloud integrations (Frame.io, MediaSilo), Live streaming to YouTube, Twitch, Instagram, Facebook

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mavis C2C | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Pass | $29.99 | per year |
| Mavis C2C | $29.99 | per month |
| Timecode UltraSync BLUE | Free | one-time |
| Timecode | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gimbals | $2.99 | one-time |
| Buy us a coffee | $4.99 | one-time |
| Viewfinder | $5.99 | one-time |
| Formats | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pro Tools | $5.99 | one-time |
| Film Kit | $14.99 | one-time |
| Pro Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Big Bundle | $17.99 | one-time |
| API | $19.99 | one-time |
| NDI® | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Clean and intuitive interface
- 🎥 Excellent video quality and features
- 🔧 Comprehensive manual controls
- 🎨 Useful tools like focus peaking and waveform monitor
- 🔒 Stable and reliable performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🚫 Removal of useful features like OpenGate
- 💰 Paywall for essential features like LUT support
- 🤔 Confusing layout and settings navigation
- 🔇 Issues with audio codec and sync

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent video metadata and resolution
- Upside-down video playback after switching cameras
- Inability to lock manual shutter speed and ISO
- Unreliable Bluetooth connectivity with external devices
- Saving videos taking an unusually long time

**Requested features**

- Dolby Vision HDR support
- Log color profile and flat picture settings
- Smooth zoom functionality
- Remote monitoring and control capabilities
- Improved gimbal integration and support


### ILW Light Mapper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ilw-light-mapper/id6736877410)

Transform sculptures with animated light using this projection mapping tool. Import your videos or use the built-in library to calibrate and apply visuals. Features include multiple grids, corner offsets, and warp painting for precise alignment and dynamic effects.

**Highlights:** Video Import (.mp4 / H.264), Downloadable Artwork Library, Multiple Grids, Corner Offsets & Global Offset Control, Global Warp Painting Tool, Per Grid Masking, Timeline Scrubbing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Support Development | $2.99 | one-time |
| Organics | $5.99 | one-time |
| Support Development | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mavis Camera free?

Mavis Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ILW Light Mapper free?

ILW Light Mapper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mavis Camera or ILW Light Mapper?

Mavis Camera is rated higher. Mavis Camera averages 4.4 out of 5 from 743 ratings, while ILW Light Mapper averages 4.3 from 7 ratings.

### Do Mavis Camera or ILW Light Mapper have ads?

ILW Light Mapper shows ads; Mavis Camera does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mavis Camera or ILW Light Mapper?

Mavis Camera ships an update fortnightly, and ILW Light Mapper every 2 weeks. Most recently, Mavis Camera was updated on October 10, 2026 and ILW Light Mapper on October 7, 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.*