# FLUKE vs Light Meter LM

The clearest difference is rating: Light Meter LM at 4.5 against FLUKE's 1.0. Light Meter LM also leads on review sentiment (40% vs 0%) and ratings volume (2.6K vs 2). FLUKE's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Light Meter LM sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. FLUKE asks for nothing beyond the download.

Light Meter LM holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Light Meter LM has 2.6K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of FLUKE's written reviews are positive against 40% of Light Meter LM's.

FLUKE ships an update every 3 weeks, Light Meter LM monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FLUKE | Light Meter LM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fluke/id1099027276/reviews) | **[4.5 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-meter-lm-3000/id1554264761/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **2.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **40.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Beijing IvyMobi Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/867985670) | [Lightray Innovation GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1031383431) |

## What reviewers say

### FLUKE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fluke/id1099027276)

This app serves as an electronic brochure for store products, allowing users to learn about and select items from a specific brand anytime, anywhere. It's a convenient tool for in-store product discovery and decision-making.

**Highlights:** Electronic product brochure, On-the-go product information, Product selection assistance, Brand-specific product catalog

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Light Meter LM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-meter-lm-3000/id1554264761)

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.

**Highlights:** Measure illuminance (lux/foot-candle), Measure color temperature (Kelvin), Industry-leading accuracy, Pre-calibrated for your device, Low light sensitivity, Save peak reading, Custom calibration option

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Continuous Charging | $3.49 | per month |
| Single Charge | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Battery | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Accurate measurements
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Helpful customer service
- 👍 Useful for science/research

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Requires diffuser for accurate readings
- 💰 Expensive for a light meter app
- 🔋 Battery/trial period issues
- 🔍 Inconsistent/inaccurate readings
- 🙄 Misleading/deceptive marketing

**Reported bugs**

- Diffuser not recognized even when used
- App locks up/crashes
- Constant diffuser pop-up interruptions

**Requested features**

- Ability to use rear camera
- More flexible diffuser options
- Improved accuracy without diffuser


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FLUKE free?

FLUKE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Light Meter LM free?

Light Meter LM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, FLUKE or Light Meter LM?

Light Meter LM is rated higher. FLUKE averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Light Meter LM averages 4.5 from 2.6K ratings.

### Do FLUKE or Light Meter LM have ads?

Neither FLUKE nor Light Meter LM shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FLUKE or Light Meter LM?

FLUKE ships an update every 3 weeks, and Light Meter LM monthly. Most recently, FLUKE was updated on October 24, 2026 and Light Meter LM on October 27, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*