Pocket Light Meter

Pocket Light Meter

by Vladislav Vyshemirsky

1K ratings
413 reviews
$9.99
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • July 29, 2010
  • February 19, 2025

Features

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About

This app functions as a portable light meter, essential for film photographers using manual cameras. It accurately measures reflected light and provides reciprocity calculations for precise exposure control.

βœ“Portable light meter
βœ“Reflected light measurement
βœ“Reciprocity calculations
βœ“Indispensable for film photography
βœ“Manual camera compatible
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What's New in Pocket Light Meter

9.6.1

February 19, 2025

Works on iOS 18! 9.6.1: Text color in Dark Mode is fixed. The app was completely rewritten to avoid crashes that we experienced recently. Everything is back in order now!

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In-App Purchases

$5.99

pint for the developer and get rid of the ads

This first and foremost counts as a donation to the developer. This purchase would also remove all advertising from the application.

Charts

Top Paid

πŸ“ˆΒ 52+39

Photo & Video

This app rose +39 positions in Photo & Video chart.

Last updated on July 19, 2026.

User reviews

front camera only??

Opening the app, it only uses the front facing camera. There is no option to turn it around.

Excellent- But..

Gives excellent readings comparable to handheld light meters. Shame that the last update causes the app to freeze if you navigate away from it. The solution is to simply switch from front to rear camera and vice-versa. Then all back working.

camera doesn’t show

when i open the app my camera isn’t being used

Needs a bug update.

It’s a great, simple to use app and I’ve been using it for years. However, there’s a bug which causes the app to freeze and not respond to light changes (what is worse is that it is not obvious as the app seems to work normal, so it can lead to completely wrong readings). I hope it gets updated soon. It tends to happen when the front facing camera is used (not sure if also present when main camera is used).
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Great needs one more thing for 5 Stars

In settings you should be able to set an Aperture min and max setting. Also a Time min and max setting.

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Crashes or freezes with recent iOS updates

Bug

Inconsistent metering in low light conditions

Bug

Issues with saving metering data to photos

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Requested Features

6 requests

Add histogram display

Feature

Implement manual mode to lock aperture/shutter

Feature

Support for flash metering

Feature

Improve low-light performance

Feature

Provide more metering mode options (spot, center-weighted, etc.)

Feature

Add option to save metering data to photo metadata

Feature

FAQ

What does this app do?

This application acts as a digital light meter that you can carry in your pocket. It is designed to assist photographers, particularly those using manual film cameras, by measuring light accurately for optimal exposure settings.

What are the key features of this light meter app?

The app's primary features include measuring reflected light, which is crucial for determining correct exposure. It also offers reciprocity calculations, a vital function for film photography to compensate for long exposure times.

Is this app free to use?

The app is available for free download and use. However, it does offer in-app purchases, suggesting that some advanced features or functionalities may require an additional purchase.

Who is this app intended for?

This app is specifically designed for film photographers who utilize manual cameras. It is an indispensable tool for anyone who needs precise control over their camera's exposure settings without relying on automated systems.

How does this app help with film photography?

For film photography, this app is invaluable as it provides accurate reflected light measurements and performs reciprocity calculations. These functions help ensure correct exposure, especially for challenging lighting conditions or when using slower film speeds with long exposures.