# Light 3D vs Slater

The clearest difference is rating: Slater at 5.0 against Light 3D's 4.3. Light 3D's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (7 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Slater sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Light 3D asks for nothing beyond the download.

Slater holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 2 respectively.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Light 3D | Slater |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-3d/id998164201/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slater-shot-logger/id6760745140/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 3 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Christophe Cael](https://appshunter.io/developer/962094043) | [Michael Cerdeiros](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886053777) |

## What reviewers say

### Light 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-3d/id998164201)

Create 3D images using geometric shapes, cameras, and lights. Design scenes by adding, removing, and adjusting elements, then render and save your creations. Customize materials for unique visual effects.

**Highlights:** Create images from 3D geometric primitives, Scene editor for adding and adjusting elements, Customize material properties for visual effects, Render scenes in full screen, Save rendered images to Camera Roll

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Slater

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slater-shot-logger/id6760745140)

Log film and video shots quickly on set with detailed metadata. Organize projects, track timecode, and export logs directly to your editing software. Supports multi-camera setups and custom tagging for efficient post-production workflows.

**Highlights:** Project creation with custom formats, Timecode logging with smart detection, 12 scene types with tailored tags, Smart tag system with over 300 tags, Multi-camera support, Timecode sync and markers, Export to NLE (CSV, EDL, FCPXML)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Slater Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Slater Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Light 3D free?

Light 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Slater free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Light 3D or Slater?

Slater is rated higher. Light 3D averages 4.3 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Slater averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Light 3D or Slater have ads?

Neither Light 3D nor Slater shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Light 3D or Slater?

Light 3D ships an update every 5 months, and Slater every 5 months. Most recently, Light 3D was updated on October 24, 2026 and Slater on October 19, 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.*
