Essential for film shooters
Clean, fast, and beautifully designed. Does exactly what a great light meter should — no clutter, just accurate exposure. Highly recommended.
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This app acts as a digital light meter for film photographers, offering various metering modes and helpful tutorials. It provides exposure readings for your physical camera and includes optional Pro features for advanced users.
✓Matrix, center, and spot metering
✓Exposure locking and compensation
✓Built-in tutorials and hints
✓Film stock library (Pro)
✓Reciprocity correction (Pro)
✓ND filter calculator (Pro)
✓Manual flash metering (Pro)
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What's New in LightCue
1.1.0
June 9, 2026
What's New • Manual flash (Guide Number) metering for Pro. • Handheld warnings and the loaded-film reminder are now free. • Cleaner control deck with show/hide ND and flash chips.
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LightCue Pro · Monthly
Unlock all LightCue Pro features, billed monthly.
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LightCue Pro Lifetime
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What is LightCue?
LightCue is a light meter designed for film photographers. It uses your phone's camera to measure light and help you set the correct exposure for your physical camera. The free version includes essential metering modes and tutorials.
Does LightCue have ads?
No, LightCue does not contain advertisements. The app offers a free version with core functionality and an optional subscription for advanced features.
What are the Pro features in LightCue?
LightCue Pro, available via subscription or a lifetime purchase, adds features like a full film stock library, per-emulsion reciprocity correction, an ND filter calculator, manual flash metering, LiDAR-backed distance measurement, and an exposure log.
How much does LightCue Pro cost?
LightCue Pro offers a monthly subscription for $2.99 or a yearly subscription for $19.99. A one-time Lifetime purchase option is also available.
What devices does LightCue support?
LightCue is currently supported on iPhones. The app is rated for ages 4 and up.
How often is LightCue updated?
The latest version of LightCue is 1.1.0, last updated on June 9, 2026. Updates typically include new features, bug fixes, and performance improvements.
Can I lock exposure settings in LightCue?
Yes, the free version of LightCue allows you to lock your shutter or aperture and let the meter solve for the other. It also supports EV compensation and ISO customization.
What kind of metering modes does LightCue offer?
LightCue provides matrix, center, and spot metering modes. It also includes a confidence read to indicate when to trust the reading or when to bracket exposures.