Best Light Meter alternatives: apps like Light Meter: Exposure Lux

Whether you want more options like Light Meter 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 Meter

Light Meter X - Lux Exposure by 天宝白

Professional Light Meter

Editor's Choice

0.0(0 ratings)

$3.99

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This professional light meter app uses your phone's camera to accurately measure ambient light and calculate precise exposure settings for photography and filmmaking. It offers a minimalist interface and supports various shooting modes for creative control.

Fotio: Film Exposure Meter by Ilya Strekalov

Light meter for film cameras

Strong Contender

0.0(0 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

Light Meter - Exposure Meter by Patrick Battisti Forsthofer

ISO, Shutter Speed, Aperture

Worth Considering

Selectable 1°, 2°, and 4° spot metering anglesDedicated readings for shadows, highlights, and middle grayAperture or shutter speed priority

0.0(0 ratings)

Free

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More apps like Light Meter

mySpotMeter

A reliable Spot Meter

$5.99

$6.99 | 14% OFF

This app transforms your iPhone into a precise spot meter for photographers. It allows for detailed exposure control by measuring specific areas, evaluating contrast, and calculating settings for film or digital photography.

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paid

Koyash16 - Sunny 16 calculator

Handy film photographer's tool

Sunny 16 rule calculatorNine lighting conditionsAperture/shutter priority switch

This app helps film photographers and beginners understand exposure fundamentals. It calculates camera settings based on various lighting conditions, offering adjustable stop scales and exposure compensation.

free with in-app purchases

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exposure meter for film camer

[Film Exposure Meter]

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Access your media anywhere

Strada Media

Connect to computers and drives remotelyAccess shared folders and drivesInstant video streaming and image viewing

Instantly access and share media files from your computers and hard drives without cloud storage. Stream videos and view images seamlessly, even with low bandwidth, and collaborate with creative teams by sharing folders and drives.

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free

LightMeter Express

PRO Camera Light Meter

Real-time light meteringPrecise exposure calculationsSupport for standard camera settings

This tool transforms your iPhone into a professional light meter for photography. It offers accurate exposure readings with real-time calculations for aperture, shutter speed, and ISO, supporting various camera settings and providing exposure compensation.

free with in-app purchases

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RAW photos. Clear choices.

RawCam – Raw DNG Camera

RAW DNG photo captureClean HEVC video recordingManual exposure controls

Capture unprocessed DNG photos and clean video without AI enhancements. Take full control of your image processing in your preferred RAW editor. Offers manual controls for exposure, focus, and white balance.

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free

Xposure - Photo Planner & ND

ND, planning & long exposure.

Effects-based ND filter calculationReal-time light meterGolden hour and solar event tracking

This app helps photographers master long exposure techniques by calculating the correct ND filters needed for desired effects. It also provides real-time light metering, golden hour tracking, and weather information to plan perfect shots.

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paid