37+ Best Apps Like Lux Light Meter Pro for iPhone (2026)

Whether you want more options like Lux Light Meter Pro or a completely different take on the same concept, our curated list of 37+ similar apps has you covered. Updated for 2026 with the latest ratings and comparisons.

Top Alternatives to Lux Light Meter Pro

Photo Light & Exposure Meter by Pavel Bukhonov

Measure Shutter Speed, Lux, EV

Editor's Choice

🔧 Utilities

4.5😐(3.2K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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This app acts as a portable light meter for photographers. It helps you understand correct photography settings and experiment with shutter speed, aperture, and ISO in real time. Save snapshots with parameters and geolocation, and measure color temperature.

What We Love

👍 Simple and easy to use
🔍 Accurate light metering
💡 Useful for film photography
🚀 Quick and responsive

Room to Improve

💰 Expensive subscription model
🔒 Unclear pricing and subscription details
🐛 Inconsistent performance and bugs

Photone - Grow Light Meter by Lightray Innovation GmbH

Perfectly light your plants!

Strong Contender

🔧 Utilities

4.6😐(4.9K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

This app acts as a professional-grade light meter for plants, measuring PAR, PPFD, DLI, and more using your device's camera. It helps optimize plant lighting by providing accurate readings and in-app guides, with optional advanced features available through purchase.

What We Love

🚀 Accurate readings
💡 Helpful for growing plants
👍 Easy to use
🚀 Saves money compared to expensive meters

Room to Improve

🐛 Inconsistent readings
💰 Expensive in-app purchases
🔒 Requires additional equipment (diffuser) to work properly

Light Meter: Lux-525 Pro by Andrey Ivankin

Measure light intensity & cct

Worth Considering

🔧 Utilities

4.5(113 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

This app functions as a precise and user-friendly light meter using your phone's built-in sensors. It measures illuminance, color temperature, PPFD/PAR, DLI, and luminous flux in real-time. It also includes a calculator for various illumination parameters and allows sharing or saving of measurements.

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Plant Light Meter

For houseplants

$2.99

This app helps indoor plant owners assess the light conditions their plants are receiving. By using your phone's camera, you can measure light levels and understand if they are optimal for your specific plant's needs, preventing common issues like lack of light.

Measure natural and artificial lightInterpret light levels for plant healthCompatible with rear camera

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(1K)

free

Light Meter LM-3000

Simple & accurate measurement!

Free

Transform your smartphone into a professional light meter. Measure illuminance and color temperature with scientifically validated accuracy, trusted by professionals. Requires a simple diffuser for precise readings.

Measure illuminance (lux/foot-candle)Measure color temperature (Kelvin)Industry-leading accuracy

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(2.5K)

free with in-app purchases

Lux Light Meter for Mobile

Lux-Meter & Exposure Measure

Free

This app provides accurate and easy-to-use light measurements in lux and foot candles. It's ideal for photographers, plant owners, and anyone needing to assess ambient light levels in various spaces. Features include real-time color temperature measurement and calculation of the daily light integral.

Real-time color temperature measurementLux and foot candle measurementsDaily light integral (DLI) calculation

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(190)

free with in-app purchases

Lux Light Meter Pro for Photo

LightMeter & Exposure Value EV

Free

This app provides precise light measurements in lux and foot candles, along with real-time color temperature readings. It offers shooting value recommendations and allows manual adjustment of camera settings for photographers, plant enthusiasts, and workspace optimization.

Real-time color temperature measurementLux and foot candles light measurementsAverage and max light values

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(440)

subscription

FlashLight LED HD

the brightest light

Free

This utility app provides the brightest and most powerful light source available using your device's integrated LED flash. It offers instant illumination with a single button press and can also utilize your full screen as a light source. Enjoy adjustable brightness and blinking speeds.

Brightest and most powerful lightInstant illuminationUses integrated FlashLight

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(732)

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Flashlight for iPhone + iPad

Brightest LED with dim control

Free

This app provides a bright and fast LED flashlight with dimming control. It offers unique features like a compass, altitude tracker, disco mode, and various strobe effects. Customize the look with different skins and enjoy animated light bulbs and candles.

SuperLED bright lightStrobe and disco modesColorful screen lights

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(132K)

free with in-app purchases

Pocket Lux Meter

Measure Luminosity in Lm & Fc

$1.49

$1.99 | 25% OFF

Transform your device into a professional light meter to measure luminosity in lux and foot-candles. Ideal for setting up lighting in various environments, from greenhouses to workspaces, ensuring optimal illumination without glare.

Measure lux in lumen and foot-candleCamera view for measurement areaConsistent for plant, household, and mood lighting

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free

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