# Light Meter Ultra — Exposure for Film Photography

> Precise light meter app for film photography with customizable profiles. (iPhone/iPad app by Ultrafine.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-meter-ultra/id1558108173 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ultrafine](https://appshunter.io/developer/1558108175)
- Category: Photo & Video, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 733 App Store ratings · 67 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.6 · 71 MB
- Languages: British English, European Spanish, Korean, German (Germany), Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified, China), French (France), Japanese
- Released: 2021-03-12
- Data updated: 2026-08-23
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-meter-ultra/id1558108173/reviews.md

## What is Light Meter Ultra?

Fast, precise and easy to use. Get perfect exposures every time. No additional hardware required.

Say goodbye to arcane Sunny 16. Figuring out the best exposure settings for your manual camera doesn’t have to be difficult. Light Meter Ultra for iPhone gives you the exact readings you need for your camera by simply pointing your device at the scene. Precise measurements mean you can dial in the perfect exposure settings for capturing the widest dynamic range, whilst customizable shooting profiles allow you to switch between settings with a single tap.

Download now and take advantage of our free plan which includes our precision Aperture Priority metering mode, limited settings, and single-use shooting profiles. Or choose one of our PRO plans and gain access to everything the app has to offer, including our full suite of professional metering modes, quick-select reusable shooting profiles, plus advanced features such as reciprocity failure correction that you won't find elsewhere.

Capture your creative vision with powerful features, including:
- Aperture Priority Metering Mode
- Shutter Priority Metering Mode*
- Exposure Priority Metering Mode*
- Stop increment selection of full, half or third stops*
- Customizable ISO, Shutter Speed and Aperture ranges*
- Exposure Compensation
- Exposure Lock
- Sample Offset
- Custom Camera Profiles*
- Detachable Lens Profiles*
- Film/Emulsion Profiles*
- Bulb-mode*
- Reciprocity Failure Correction*

*Features marked with an asterisk require an active PRO plan

Download now and start metering on your iPhone today.

Terms of Use: https://lightmeterultra.com/terms
Privacy Policy: https://lightmeterultra.com/privacy

## Key features

- Aperture Priority Metering
- Shutter Priority Metering
- Exposure Priority Metering
- Customizable ISO, Shutter Speed, Aperture
- Exposure Compensation
- Reciprocity Failure Correction
- Custom Camera Profiles

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Light Meter | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Light Meter | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Light Meter | $11.99 | per month |
| Light Meter | $11.99 | per month |
| Light Meter | $39.99 | per year |
| Light Meter | $39.99 | per year |


## What do users think of Light Meter Ultra?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

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

**Cons**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Locked features behind paywall
- 🐛 Unreliable performance in low-light conditions
- 📱 Requires internet connection for full functionality

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Camera integration issues causing failed exposures
- Inconsistent metering results compared to standalone meters

**Most requested features**

- Offline mode for remote shooting
- Wider aperture and shutter speed range
- Support for more camera/film types
- Customizable exposure bias/compensation

## Recent user reviews (10 of 67)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-meter-ultra/id1558108173/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Subscription Trap, Avoid.

*2026-07-19*

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

### 1/5 — Accurate but annoying

*2026-07-13*

There are far better apps for the price.

### 1/5 — Too expensive

*2026-05-31*

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

**Developer response:** 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.

### 1/5 — No free option available… just 7 day trial by agreeing subscription

*2026-05-28*

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.

**Developer response:** 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.

### 1/5 — Come on con

*2026-05-22*

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.

**Developer response:** 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.

### 1/5 — TERRIBLE. DON'T BUY.

*2026-01-25*

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.

**Developer response:** Thank you for the kind words about the app itself – we really appreciate that. We understand the subscription model isn't for everyone, and it's a fair point of view. For us, subscriptions allow us to fund ongoing development, device updates, operating system updates, and support as a small independent team. We do offer a free tier with core functionality if that's a better fit. We genuinely appreciate the feedback and hope you'll stick around.

### 5/5 — Будем пробовать

*2025-12-28*

На первый взгляд все прекрасно

### 1/5 — Ridiculous hi price for no features

*2025-11-15, version 2.4.11*

Title says it all…

### 1/5 — Failed at critical time

*2025-10-13*

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.

**Developer response:** Hi Jorshh, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re really sorry to hear that Light Meter Ultra didn’t function as expected during your hike – we understand how frustrating it is when a tool you rely on fails at a critical moment. The app is designed to operate fully offline once installed, so the behaviour you described is not what we intend. Your feedback is extremely valuable, and we’ll be reviewing this scenario carefully to ensure the app remains reliable even in areas with no signal. Please feel free to reach out using the in-app support link or via our App Store page so we can gather a few more details and investigate further. Best wishes, The Ultrafine Helpdesk Team.

### 1/5 — It was going to be a good review, but…

*2025-09-05*

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.

**Developer response:** Hi G8086, Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. We understand that many users feel fatigued by the growing number of subscriptions in the app ecosystem, and we genuinely appreciate you taking the time to explain your concerns in detail. Light Meter Ultra offers PRO plans to support ongoing development and maintenance, but we also provide a completely free version of the app that includes core functionality with no registration or login required. We never sell, trade, or share personal information – this is strictly governed by our privacy policy and by data-protection laws such as GDPR, which we follow closely. We also don’t require users to create an account to use the app, so your name and email are not collected as part of using Light Meter Ultra. We hope this provides clarity on how we handle both subscriptions and user privacy. If you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out via the support link in-app or on our App Store product page. Best wishes, The Ultrafine Helpdesk Team.

## Frequently asked questions about Light Meter Ultra

### 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.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.5.9 — 2026-05-29

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!

### 2.5.8 — 2026-05-25

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!

### 2.5.7 — 2026-05-19

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!

### 2.5.6 — 2026-05-09

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!

### 2.5.5 — 2026-05-07

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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