Best LightMeter Pro alternatives: apps like LightMeter Pro: Lux Meter

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

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Updated November 2026

Whether you want more options like LightMeter Pro or a completely different take on the same concept, our curated list of 10+ similar apps has you covered. Updated for 2026 with the latest ratings and comparisons.

Top Alternatives to LightMeter Pro

LumenLeaf: PPFD Grow Light#1

LumenLeaf: PPFD Grow Light by lapnito.cz s.r.o.

PAR DLI Meter for Houseplants
Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
1.0(3 ratings)
Free
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This app transforms your phone into a professional grow light meter. It measures PAR, DLI, illuminance, and color temperature to help you optimize plant growth. It's completely free, works offline, and requires no account or ads.

Illuminance Meter: Lux PPFD#2

Illuminance Meter: Lux PPFD by LEAN ASIA CO., LTD

Foot Candle, Kelvin, Exposure
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
0.0(0 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Transform your iPhone into a professional light meter to measure illuminance in lux or foot-candles. Ideal for photographers, plant enthusiasts, and workplace safety, it provides instant, accurate light readings with various specialized modes and data export options.

Light Meter・Lux Meter#3

Light Meter・Lux Meter by ZeroPlay Ltd.

Plants, rooms & photo exposure
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
5.0(4 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This utility app transforms your smartphone into a professional light measurement tool, offering precise real-time readings in lux, foot-candle, and EV. It helps users meet lighting standards for various environments and optimize conditions for plant growth, with features for tracking changes over time.

More apps like LightMeter Pro

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Plant Light Meter: Lux & PPFD
Plant Light Meter: Lux & PPFD
Plant Light Meter: Lux & PPFD
Lux Meter for Grow Lights
Free

Measure light intensity for your plants using your phone's camera. Get lux, foot-candle, and professional PPFD readings for grow lights. Track daily light integral and get plant recommendations based on your environment.

Lux and Foot Candle measurementProfessional PPFD and PAR readingsDaily Light Integral (DLI) tracking
🔧 Utilities
(13)
freemium
5
Lux Light Meter · Photometer
Lux Light Meter · Photometer
Lux Light Meter · Photometer
Lux · EV · Plant Light Check
Free

Measure ambient light in various units like lux, foot-candles, and EV using your device's camera. It offers specialized modes for plant lighting, indoor and outdoor environments, and photography, with historical data and export options.

Measure light in lux, foot-candles, and EVEstimate PPFD and DLI for plant growthFour measuring modes: Auto, Outdoor, Indoor, Photo
🔧 Utilities
(7)
ad-supported
6
Light Meter: Lux & Plants
Light Meter: Lux & Plants
Light Meter: Lux & Plants
Measure Ambient Brightness
Free

This app transforms your phone into an ambient light meter, providing instant lux readings with clear, easy-to-understand interpretations for plants, desks, and rooms. It allows for side-by-side comparisons of different light spots and saves results for later review.

Instant lux and foot-candle readingsContextual interpretations for plants, desks, and photographySide-by-side spot comparisons
🔧 Utilities
(8)
free with in-app purchases
7
Lux Tint & Light Meter - PPFD
Lux Tint & Light Meter - PPFD
Lux Tint & Light Meter - PPFD
Pocket Lightmeter in Kelvin
Free

This app provides precise, real-time light measurements for photography, filmmaking, and design. It offers color temperature analysis, lux and foot-candle readings, and DLI calculations. Optimize your lighting setup with smart shooting recommendations and full manual control.

Real-time color temperature analysisMeasure in lux & foot-candlesDaily Light Integral (DLI) calculation
🔧 Utilities
(3)
free with in-app purchases
8
Light Meter-Lux Light Meter
Light Meter-Lux Light Meter
Light Meter-Lux Light Meter
Measure Luminosity in LM & FC
Free

This tool precisely measures light intensity in Lux and Footcandles, offering data for photography, plant care, and environmental analysis. It provides photography recommendations and generates data reports for various applications.

Multi-mode metering systemReal-time color temperature capturePhotography decision engine
🔧 Utilities
(15)
free with in-app purchases
9
Lux Light Meter & Photometer
Lux Light Meter & Photometer
Lux Light Meter & Photometer
Lightmeter for Photo & Plant
Free

Measure light intensity and color temperature for photography, plant care, and workspace optimization. Offers real-time readings, shooting recommendations, and manual control for precise lighting adjustments.

Real-time color temperature readingsLux and Foot Candle measurementsAverage and Max light values
🔧 Utilities
(199)
free with in-app purchases
10
Luxmeter - Lux Light Meter
Luxmeter - Lux Light Meter
Luxmeter - Lux Light Meter
Measure Lower Lumen Lightmeter
Free

This app measures light intensity in lux and provides real-time exposure suggestions for photography. It offers customizable settings for shutter speed, aperture, and ISO, with options for both front and back cameras. It's designed for personal use to optimize lighting and capture better photos.

Light intensity measurement (lux, foot-candles)Real-time color temperature readingsExposure suggestions
🔧 Utilities
(257)
free with in-app purchases