Best Lux Meter alternatives: apps like Lux Meter: Light Measurement

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

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Updated November 2026

Lux Meter is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 10+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to Lux Meter

Illuminance Meter: Lux PPFD#1

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

Foot Candle, Kelvin, Exposure
Editor's Choice
🔧 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.

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LUX Meter - Light Meter
LUX Meter - Light Meter
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Illuminance for photo & plants
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This app measures ambient light levels in lux or foot-candles using your iPhone camera. It provides instant feedback on whether a space is too dim, comfortable, or bright enough for various tasks and offers calibration options.

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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
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LUX Meter - Photo Light Meter
LUX Meter - Photo Light Meter
LUX Meter - Photo Light Meter
Measure light for photoshoot
Free

This utility app precisely measures light intensity in LUX and color temperature in Kelvin. It provides real-time exposure readings for photoshoots and filming, helping users adjust lighting for optimal results.

Real-time color temperature measurementLight measurement in LUXReal-time heat measurement (Kelvin)
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App for Light meter controller
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Lux lighting lightmeter lumen
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Transform your smartphone into a professional light meter. Measure illumination in LUX and FC, and check color temperature in kelvins. Ideal for photographers, designers, and anyone needing precise light data.

Measure LUX and FCCheck color temperature in kelvinsSupports various light types (LED, sunlight, UV)
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Luxímetro -  LED light meter
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Light Meter-Lux Light Meter
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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
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Measure Lower Lumen Lightmeter
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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.

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