Light Meter Ultra

Light Meter Ultra

Exposure for Film Photography

78 ratings
61 reviews
Free
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  • 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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PRO Weekly. Unlock all metering modes.

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User reviews

TERRIBLE. DON'T BUY.

The app is actually fantastic. But on principle we cannot support these subscription models. I'd buy this even for $30 but not if it's a subscription. This is an abhorrent model and shouldn't be rewarded. Change the pricing please.

Будем пробовать

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Ridiculous hi price for no features

Title says it all…

Failed at critical time

I went on a hike yesterday with the intention of taking photos. App loaded but camera didn’t work, had to guess all my exposures through the day.

If the app needs to use the internet for some reason before starting then that’s terrible design. If by some chance you end up somewhere with no signal like me then you’re SOL.
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It was going to be a good review, but…

But then the subscription screen appeared. This is a note to all developers out there: People are tired of subscriptions. Enough is enough. Every subscription is a new registration, a new login to add up to the hundreds of registrations and logins we already have. On top of that, as soon as your company goes bust, or gets sold, all of our private information becomes an asset to trade with. Before you known it, your name and e-mail has been sold for profit and you begin to receive hundreds of e-mails and calls from companies you never heard of before. That’s the reality of Sass. Not withstanding the fact that the subscription model is a scam to make users pay 300% more for software while receiving little or no support at all. Of course, you will argue, “that’s illegal, we don’t do that,” but I call shenanigans because you, the developer, knows that the trade of private information is nearly impossible to prove in court, and it highly depends on local laws to prevent it, which do exist in Europe, but do not exist in America or Asia.
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Developer apps

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.