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Light Meter Ultra

Light Meter Ultra

Exposure for Film Photography

738 ratings
87 reviews
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📷 Photo & Video
Free
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Released
March 12, 2021
Updated
October 17, 2026

Developer

Ultrafine
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This app provides precise light metering for film photography, eliminating the need for external hardware. It offers various metering modes and customizable profiles to ensure perfect exposures for manual cameras. Advanced features like reciprocity failure correction are available with a PRO plan.

✓Aperture Priority Metering
✓Shutter Priority Metering
✓Exposure Priority Metering
✓Customizable ISO, Shutter Speed, Aperture
✓Exposure Compensation
✓Reciprocity Failure Correction
✓Custom Camera Profiles
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What users say about Light Meter Ultra

Reviews of Light Meter Ultra are mostly negative: the Photo & Video app is rated 4.7/5 from 738 App Store ratings. What users like most: accurate and fast metering, clean and intuitive interface. Top complaints: expensive subscription model, locked features behind paywall. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 🚀Accurate and fast metering
  • 👍Clean and intuitive interface
  • 💡Customizable settings (aperture, shutter, ISO)
  • 🔍Useful for analog/film photography

Negative things

  • 💰Expensive subscription model
  • 🔒Locked features behind paywall
  • 🐛Unreliable performance in low-light conditions
  • 📱Requires internet connection for full functionality
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What's New in Light Meter Ultra

2.6

October 17, 2026

Bug fixes, performance enhancements and user feedback inspired tweaks to make your light metering experience even better. Happy shooting!

If you're enjoying the app please leave us a rating by tapping the 'rate app' button in the settings screen – it really helps us! And if you have any feedback on things we might do better or things you'd like to see in the app – get in contact by tapping the 'request support' button in the settings screen. We'd love to hear from you!

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

Light Meter

PRO Yearly. Unlock all metering modes.

$39.991 Year
Price Updates
October 25, 2026→$39.99
December 27, 2025→$39.99
September 24, 2024→$15.99
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User reviews

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Not free

Seven days and then you pay.
BBoltrope

Too high in price

$7.99 a week. What a joke
PPambo#1

Subscription Trap, Avoid.

There is only a 7 day trial period then you have to pay. There is no free tier.
PSPursuit of Seeing

Response from developer

We’re sorry the free option wasn’t clear. The app does include a free tier, and you do not need to start a trial or subscription to use it. You can access the free version simply by closing the payment offer screen. The 7-day trial is an optional way to try the paid features before subscribing. We appreciate the feedback and will continue working to make the free option more obvious.

Accurate but annoying

There are far better apps for the price.
DDreamWeasel

Response from developer

Thanks for the feedback, and we’re glad to hear you found the measurements accurate. We understand that pricing is an important part of choosing an app. Our shorter-term plan is designed for users who only need the app for a particular job or project, while longer-term users can choose an annual plan at a significant discount. We appreciate you giving the app a try.

光圈最大值的问题

为什么光圈最大只有F2.8？
EJExpo j
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

2 issues

Camera integration issues causing failed exposures

Bug

Inconsistent metering results compared to standalone meters

Bug
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Requested Features

4 requests

Offline mode for remote shooting

Feature

Wider aperture and shutter speed range

Feature

Support for more camera/film types

Feature

Customizable exposure bias/compensation

Feature

FAQ

What does Light Meter Ultra do?

Light Meter Ultra is a mobile application designed to function as a precise light meter for film photography. It allows users to get accurate exposure readings by simply pointing their device at a scene, eliminating the need for separate hardware. The app helps users dial in perfect exposure settings for their manual cameras.

What are the key features of Light Meter Ultra?

Key features include Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, and Exposure Priority Metering modes. Users can customize ISO, Shutter Speed, and Aperture ranges, along with Exposure Compensation and Lock. Advanced features like Reciprocity Failure Correction and Custom Camera Profiles are available with a PRO plan.

How much does Light Meter Ultra cost?

The app offers a free plan that includes Aperture Priority metering, limited settings, and single-use shooting profiles. For access to all features, including professional metering modes and advanced functions like reciprocity failure correction, users can choose from various PRO plans which are available as in-app purchases.

What kind of devices is Light Meter Ultra compatible with?

The application is designed for iPhone devices. Specific compatibility details, such as supported iOS versions, can typically be found on the app's store page.

Who is Light Meter Ultra for?

This app is ideal for film photographers who use manual cameras and want a convenient, accurate way to measure light without purchasing dedicated external light meters. It's particularly useful for those looking to achieve perfect exposures and explore advanced photographic techniques.