Ankalab vs Luxilux Light Meter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ankalab
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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
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.
- 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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | Ankalab | Luxilux Light Meter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $5.99 |
| Rating | — | 4.9 (75 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 77.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 75 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ANKALAB | Christian Lobach |
In-app purchases
Ankalab
No in-app purchases
Luxilux Light Meter
No in-app purchases
Questions
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