Best light & deep alternatives: apps like light & deep

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
9 free apps
Updated November 2026

Whether you want more options like light & deep or a completely different take on the same concept, our curated list of 10+ similar apps has you covered. Updated for 2026 with the latest ratings and comparisons.

Top Alternatives to light & deep

Film Photography Viewfinder#1

Film Photography Viewfinder by Jonas Mattsson

App for analogue photographers
Editor's Choice
📷 Photo & Video
5.0(13 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app provides a digital viewfinder and light meter for film photographers. It includes tools for exposure calculation, reciprocity failure, depth of field, and format conversion, supporting various film formats.

Analog FilmStock#2

Analog FilmStock by Jonas Halbe

Analog Film Inventory Tracker
Strong Contender
📷 Photo & Video
4.3(12 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Manage your analog film inventory, track loaded cameras, and monitor development status. Organize film stocks, record exposures, and get reminders for expiry dates. Includes a home screen widget for quick access to loaded films.

Second View - viewfinder#3

Second View - viewfinder by Benoit Linard

Light meter, film tools & more
Worth Considering
📷 Photo & Video
4.0(5 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This tool assists photographers in planning shots by simulating their actual camera's field of view and aspect ratio. It includes a light meter, filter logging, and reciprocity correction for film stocks. Features like LiDAR distance measurement and composition guides help refine framing and exposure before taking the shot.

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Light Meter - FilmBox
Light Meter - FilmBox
Light Meter - FilmBox
Rangefinder, DOF & Flash
Free

This app helps film photographers precisely measure light, distance, and depth of field before taking a shot. It offers tools for exposure evaluation, flash calculation, and reciprocity failure compensation, with advanced features available via a one-time purchase.

Light meteringZone meteringFlash calculator
📷 Photo & Video
(5)
freemium
5
FilmMeter
FilmMeter
FilmMeter
meter,rangefinder,reciprocity
Free

This app transforms your iPhone into a professional light meter for film photography. It offers real-time metering, LiDAR ranging for accurate focus, and comprehensive film roll management. Features include reciprocity calculation, ND filter compensation, and an exposure log to streamline your shooting workflow.

Real-time light meteringLiDAR ranging and depth of fieldFilm roll and camera management
📷 Photo & Video
(64)
free
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Lightme - Logbook
Lightme - Logbook
Lightme - Logbook
Your bff 4 analog photography
Free

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.

Log film rolls, shots, and developmentTrack gear and consumablesData visualization with graphs/histograms
📷 Photo & Video
(104)
free with in-app purchases
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Massive Dev Chart Timer
Massive Dev Chart Timer
Massive Dev Chart Timer
Film Developing Tool
$9.99

This app provides an offline film development chart and a multi-step timer for photographers. It includes customizable agitation, darkroom themes, and support for various developing and fixing steps. It also offers automated compensation for development time and temperature.

Offline film development chartMulti-step timer with sound notificationsCustomizable agitation schemes
📷 Photo & Video
(55)
paid
8
KLIM Film Scanner
KLIM Film Scanner
KLIM Film Scanner
Digitize Negatives & Slides
Free

Digitize and enhance your film rolls with this intuitive iOS app. It offers high-quality scanning for negatives and slides, powerful editing tools, and AI-powered restoration. Perfect for both beginners and experienced film photographers.

High-quality film scanningPowerful editing toolsAI-powered enhancement
📷 Photo & Video
(195)
free with in-app purchases
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Laser Measure - High Precision
Laser Measure - High Precision
Laser Measure - High Precision
LiDAR & Film camera focusing
Free

This app uses your device's LiDAR or TrueDepth camera for highly accurate distance measurements, down to the millimeter. It's ideal for professionals and hobbyists needing precise measurements for photography, engineering, or home projects.

Millimeter-level precisionLiDAR/TrueDepth camera integrationIntuitive interface
📷 Photo & Video
(83)
subscription
10
Lightme - Lightmeter
Lightme - Lightmeter
Lightme - Lightmeter
A clean, powerful lightmeter
Free

This app provides a powerful yet simple light metering tool for photographers. It offers advanced features like spot metering, zone system implementation, and reciprocity failure compensation, alongside a clean interface for easy one-handed use. It supports a wide range of films and camera setups, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced users.

Multiple aperture/shutterspeed combinationsSpot metering with variable zoomAutomatic reciprocity failure compensation
📷 Photo & Video
(950)
free with in-app purchases