Comparison

Ankalab vs Luxilux Light Meter

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Ankalab

Features
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Ankalab, laboratoire photo haute qualité, est né avec l’idée d’être au pas avec son temps et de comprendre le désir de la part d’une clientèle qui avait déserté les laboratoires photo classiques devenus poussiéreux depuis l’arrivée du numérique. Tous nos tirages et travaux photo sont réalisés dans notre laboratoire à Neuilly-sur-Seine en utilisant les meilleurs papiers photo, en innovant sur le marché du livre album avec des couvertures cuir uniques façonnées à la main, impression directe sur plexi pour un rendu contemporain de vos images ou bien juste la photo mise en valeur dans des divers encadrements épurés, modernes. Nos atouts : qualité, service , innovation. Pour tous formats supérieurs ou spéciaux sur papier photo, impression directe sur supports rigides, encadrement standard ou sur mesure, qui ne sont pas proposés sur notre application, n’hésitez pas à nous contacter au +33 1 47 38 17 52 ou info@ankalab.fr

About

Luxilux Light Meter

This app functions as a portable light meter for photographers, especially those using film cameras without built-in meters. It allows for precise exposure readings, offers various shooting modes, and lets you save your settings with preview images.

Highlights
  • Average and spot metering
  • Aperture priority mode
  • Shutter priority mode
  • Manual exposure mode
  • Save exposure settings with photos
  • Customizable camera profiles
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You like using your old film camera but it doesn't have a built-in light meter? The built-in meter is broken or requires special batteries? With Luxilux you always have a light meter in your pocket. --- METERING --- Luxilux will take an average reading of the image you see in the preview. Specify the area for the meter reading even more accurately by zooming in or out. If your device has two or three back cameras, you can switch between them. You can also tap on points of interest to expose correctly for them. --- MODES --- Use Luxilux in aperture priority mode (Av) by choosing the ISO and aperture, and Luxilux will calculate the right shutter speed to get a proper exposure. Use it in shutter priority mode (Tv) by choosing the ISO and the shutter speed, and Luxilux will calculate the right aperture to get a proper exposure. Manual mode (M) lets you change all values and shows you how much they differ from the calculated optimal exposure. --- SAVE EXPOSURES --- Tap "Save" and the currently selected settings are saved alongside a preview image into your photo library. If you give location permission you can also save where the measurement was taken. You can view your saved photos in Luxilux or in the Photos app. --- PROFILES --- You can choose between full stops, half stops or third stops for ISO, aperture and shutter speed. Specify the minimum and maximum values that your combination of camera, lens and film supports. Save these settings in profiles so you can quickly recall them.

Screenshots

Luxilux Light Meter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Ankalab at Free against Luxilux Light Meter's $5.99. Ankalab also leads on iOS requirement (12 vs 16.0). Luxilux Light Meter's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 12 months). On in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Ankalab is free to download; Luxilux Light Meter costs $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ankalab ships an update every 12 months, Luxilux Light Meter every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Ankalab versus Luxilux Light Meter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnkalabLuxilux Light Meter
PriceFree — better$5.99
Rating—4.9 (75 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—77.8% of reviews
Number of ratings—75 — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperANKALABChristian Lobach

In-app purchases

None

Ankalab

No in-app purchases

None

Luxilux Light Meter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ankalab free?
Ankalab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Luxilux Light Meter free?
Luxilux Light Meter costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ankalab or Luxilux Light Meter have ads?
Ankalab shows ads; Luxilux Light Meter does not.
Which is updated more often, Ankalab or Luxilux Light Meter?
Ankalab ships an update every 12 months, and Luxilux Light Meter every 6 weeks. Most recently, Ankalab was updated on October 9, 2026 and Luxilux Light Meter on October 29, 2026.

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