Light Meter Ultra

Light Meter Ultra

Exposure for Film Photography

733 ratings
67 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • March 12, 2021
  • May 29, 2026
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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's New in Light Meter Ultra

2.5.9

May 29, 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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Subscription plans

Light Meter

PRO Weekly. Unlock all metering modes.

$7.997 Days
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User reviews

Subscription Trap, Avoid.

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

Accurate but annoying

There are far better apps for the price.

Too expensive

I’m more than happy to pay for software to support developers and maintainenance, but £32 per month??? For a light meter app come on . Unbelievably ridiculous. I pay that for my actual iPhone which is an actual object. If it was £10 one off I’d probably go for it. Otherwise seems good

Response from developer

Thanks for the thoughtful feedback. We understand that weekly pricing is not the right fit for everyone. The weekly plan is intended for short-term users who only need the app for a specific job, shoot, or project. For longer-term users, we offer an annual plan with a significant discount compared with paying weekly. We’re glad to hear the app otherwise seems good, and we appreciate the feedback on pricing. We’ll continue reviewing how we present our options so users can choose the plan that best fits their needs.

No free option available… just 7 day trial by agreeing subscription

Very poor… they pretend there’s a free option… but only offer a plan with 7 days free for a £7.99 monthly subscription. Con.

Response from developer

We’re sorry the free option was not clear. The app does include a free plan, which can be accessed by closing the payment offer screen without starting a trial or subscription. The subscription shown on that screen is optional. Any free trial, price, renewal period, and billing terms are displayed by Apple during the App Store confirmation flow before purchase. We understand that the subscription may not be the right fit for everyone, and we appreciate the feedback. We’ll continue working to make the free option clearer.

Come on con

Says it’s free - turns out only for a week. Then you pay $8 a week!!!!!!!! Jeez is that expensive!!!!! And you can’t even try it because they sign you up to pay before you can even start. I just deleted it - there better apps that are free. But the worst part is the come on, with the claim it is free.
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Response from developer

We’re sorry the pricing felt frustrating. The app is free to download and does include a free plan, which can be accessed by simply closing the payment offer screen. Any optional subscription, free trial, price, and renewal terms are shown by Apple during the App Store subscription confirmation flow before purchase. We understand that weekly pricing is not the right fit for everyone, and you can cancel anytime through your Apple ID subscription settings. We appreciate the feedback and will continue working to make the free option and subscription choices as clear as possible.

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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

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.