Best ProFilm Meter alternatives: apps like ProFilm Meter

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
6 free apps
Updated November 2026

Looking for something like ProFilm Meter? We've analyzed 10+ similar apps to help you find the best alternative. Each app is compared by ratings, features, and real user reviews, so you can make the right choice.

Top Alternatives to ProFilm Meter

Focusing Loupe#1

Focusing Loupe by Ari Jaaksi

For large format cameras
Editor's Choice
šŸ“· Photo & Video
5.0(2 ratings)
Free
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This app assists large-format camera users in achieving sharp focus on their ground glass. It offers adjustable magnification and orientation options, with manual distance control to overcome light reflection issues.

SlowLightMeter#3

SlowLightMeter by Ari Jaaksi

-- for film photographers
Worth Considering
šŸ“· Photo & Video
5.0(6 ratings)
Free
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This app provides a simple and accurate light meter for film photographers. It continuously measures light with minimal interaction and includes an ISO lock to prevent accidental changes. EV values are a core feature for ease of use.

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Filter Simulation
Filter Simulation
Filter Simulation
For B&W Photography
Free

Simulate the effects of real optical filters for black and white photography. This app accurately mimics the luminance modulation of red, yellow, green, blue, and orange filters. It also includes an automatic shutter speed calculator for ND filters and a pinhole photography simulator.

Simulate optical filters for B&WMimics red, yellow, green, blue, orange filtersCustom CIColorKernel shaders
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(4)
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5
GrayZone - Light Meter
GrayZone - Light Meter
GrayZone - Light Meter
Zone System Spot Light Meter
$2.99

This app provides precise light metering for photographers, allowing for accurate exposure control in complex lighting situations. It offers zone system and spot metering modes, ideal for both film and digital manual shooters.

Zone System ModeReal SPOT MeteringDirect Exposure Control
šŸ“· Photo & Video
(5)
paid
6
Pinhole Assist
Pinhole Assist
Pinhole Assist
lightmeter with reciprocity
$2.99

This app acts as a light meter and exposure calculator for various photographic techniques, including pinhole, view camera, and wet-plate. It offers features like reciprocity compensation, built-in timers, and the ability to save camera and film settings.

Light meter with spot and incident meteringExposure calculation with reciprocity compensationBuilt-in exposition timer and bubble level
šŸ“· Photo & Video
(19)
paid
7
Chronodev - Darkroom Timer
Chronodev - Darkroom Timer
Chronodev - Darkroom Timer
Wi-fi-powered enlarger timer
Free

This app transforms your iPhone or iPad into a darkroom enlarger timer. It uses HomeKit-enabled devices to control your enlarger and safelights, offering features like manual control, metronome for dodging/burning, and automatic test strip creation.

iPhone/iPad enlarger timerHomeKit device controlManual enlarger focusing
šŸ“· Photo & Video
(2)
free
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Zone System
Zone System
Zone System
Exposure & development tool
$1.99

This tool simplifies Ansel Adams' exposure and development method for photographers. It helps measure shadows and highlights, calculate aperture and development times, and preview results with film stock presets.

Measure shadows and highlightsAperture and development calculationsPreview results with film presets
šŸ“· Photo & Video
(3)
paid
9
Photo Timers
Photo Timers
Photo Timers
For analog photographers
Free

This app offers three specialized timers for analog photographers. Features include a long exposure timer with audible pulses, a parallel development timer for multiple tanks, and a dim darkroom timer with a touchless reset. Navigate between timers with simple swipes.

Long exposure timer with audible pulsesParallel development timer for multiple tanksDim darkroom timer with touchless reset
šŸ“· Photo & Video
(1)
free
10
Reciprocity Plus
Reciprocity Plus
Reciprocity Plus
Long exposures without failure
$1.99

This app simplifies long exposure photography calculations for both digital and analog cameras. It includes a vast library of filter effects and reciprocity charts, allowing users to design or modify their own. A built-in timer ensures accurate exposure timing even when the app is not in use.

Long exposure calculation29 filter effects (CTO, CTB, ND, etc.)110+ reciprocity charts
šŸ“· Photo & Video
(7)
paid