# Light Meter Wheel — Light Meter & Exposure Wheel

> Visual light meter and exposure calculator for photographers. (iPhone/iPad app by David Quiles.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-meter-wheel/id720707253 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [David Quiles](https://appshunter.io/developer/578971109)
- Category: Photo & Video, Utilities
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 10 App Store ratings · 45 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 4 MB
- Languages: American English, European Spanish
- Released: 2013-10-17
- Data updated: 2026-09-02
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-meter-wheel/id720707253/reviews.md

## What is Light Meter Wheel?

Light Meter Wheel brings a unique way to measure light — fast, visual and precise.

Instead of switching modes, everything is visible at once. Aperture, shutter speed and ISO are seamlessly connected through a real exposure wheel, giving you full control at a glance.

Designed for photographers who value clarity, speed and accuracy.

Also especially useful for pinhole photography, where its wide aperture range and long exposure timer make setting exposures straightforward.


Features

• Real exposure wheel with all values in one view
• Real-time metering with instant EV readings
• Wide ISO range: 0.8 – 6400
• Shutter speeds from 1/8000s to 4 hours
• Apertures from f/0.7 to f/1024
• Exposure timer (perfect for long exposures & pinhole)
• HOLD function to lock readings
• Incident metering using the front camera
• Custom backgrounds and light/dark modes
• Calibration for maximum accuracy


Built by a photographer, for photographers.

## Key features

- Real exposure wheel with all values in one view
- Real-time metering with instant EV readings
- Wide ISO and shutter speed range
- Exposure timer for long exposures
- Incident metering using front camera
- Calibration for accuracy

## Recent user reviews (10 of 45)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-meter-wheel/id720707253/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Good but…

*2025-03-20, version 1.1.11*

Help is confusing and also Volume + and volume - have functions switched.  Report a problem from app does not work either.

### 5/5 — Simple, fast

*2021-06-21*

Simple, fast and just works. I have looked for an app that shows me all possible exposures at the same time and is really simple. Which this one does and is.

### 1/5 — Camera issue

*2019-10-18*

This app hasn’t been updated in three years. The camera lens won’t view forward. Only views in selfie direction mode. Useless.

### 5/5 — Essential for blackmagic!!

*2019-03-25*

Have used Both apps from developer with much success. The spot metering is extraordinarily powerful when shooting video as it protects the highlights. It is very accurate and convenient. Criminally cheap!

### 5/5 — Great app

*2018-12-01*

I find this app to be very intuitive, I also find it to be very close in accuracy to my Sekonic L398!  I have used it with my Mamiya C330 and RB67 the result have been spot on!

### 5/5 — Great light meter

*2018-11-06*

This app works perfectly for me and is accurate when compared with my DSLR. I use it for measuring reflected light and it works great.
Easy to use with good hold function. The image preview and hold is brilliant because it gives you an idea of what your exposure will look like. Highly recommend app that I have been using for more than a year.

### 5/5 — Best lightmeter for analog fans

*2018-10-06*

Although not perfect, it’s still the best app for my needs. I wish it would load the previous settings at restart and not the defaults.

### 4/5 — Great look, great feel, accurate!!!

*2018-08-12*

Tested this during some late exposures. It works and works well! My only issue is one of my ND filters is 10 stops and this only compensates up to 5 stops up or down, so still have some guess work on my part. But still, it works!

### 3/5 — Mmmm

*2018-07-07*

Not sure about this app, I like the idea and layout but I just can’t increase the volume so I removed it.

### 5/5 — Perfection for my 4x5 film!

*2018-02-22*

I was so grateful to find this particular light meter for natural light photography. My “professional fancy” lightmeter seems not to work as well (consistently) as this iOS app does on my iPhone SE. It is not meant to register settings for flash, but works well with spots and other continuous lighting. I take samples all around in contrasty situations and make an educated guess for averaging the exposure. I wish it worked on my iPad as well, but, C'est la vie!

## Frequently asked questions about Light Meter Wheel

### What does the Light Meter Wheel app do?

This app provides a unique and visual way to measure light for photography. It displays aperture, shutter speed, and ISO on a single exposure wheel, allowing for fast and precise control over camera settings.

### What are the key features of the Light Meter Wheel?

Key features include a real exposure wheel showing all values at once, real-time metering with instant EV readings, a wide range of ISO and shutter speeds, an exposure timer, incident metering via the front camera, and calibration for accuracy.

### Is the Light Meter Wheel app free to use?

Yes, the application is available for free. It does not have in-app purchases or advertisements, offering a completely free experience for users.

### Who is the target audience for this app?

The app is built for photographers who value clarity, speed, and accuracy. It's particularly useful for those who prefer a visual and immediate understanding of exposure settings.

### How does the app help with long exposures or pinhole photography?

The app includes an exposure timer that is perfect for long exposures and pinhole photography. This feature helps users accurately time their shots, ensuring proper exposure for these specialized techniques.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.4 — 2026-08-30

• Now compatible with iOS 15.6 and later.

### 1.2.3 — 2026-07-20

Minor improvements

### 1.2.2 — 2026-03-27

Minor bug fixes

### 1.2.1 — 2026-03-19

Minor bug fixes

### 1.2 — 2026-03-18

• Complete rewrite of the visual rendering code
• New exposure modes: Aperture Priority and Shutter Priority
• New settings screen
• Improvements and refinements to graphics

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All apps by David Quiles: https://appshunter.io/developer/578971109

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