Comparison

PRI Dimmer vs Screen Brightness Nits Meter

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

Head to head
About

PRI Dimmer

Control PRI-brand lighting dimmers from your iPhone and Apple Watch. Adjust on/off states and continuously variable brightness for compatible devices within range.

Highlights
  • Control PRI lighting dimmers
  • Adjust on/off state
  • Continuously adjustable brightness
  • iPhone compatibility
  • Apple Watch compatibility
Features
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PRI Dimmer is a iPhone and (optionally) Apple Watch app that controls lighting dimmers made by PRI. The app connects to any of several dimmer devices within range, and controls the on/off state as well as continuously adjustable brightness.

About

Screen Brightness Nits Meter

Measure the brightness of any screen, monitor, or display using your smartphone camera. Offers real-time measurements in multiple units and supports calibration for optimal accuracy. Ideal for professionals and enthusiasts needing precise luminance data.

Highlights
  • Measure screen brightness (nits)
  • Real-time luminance readings
  • Multiple measurement units (fL, sb, L, asb, cd/ft²)
  • Camera-based measurement
  • Calibration for accuracy
  • Save measurements with notes
  • Multilingual support
Features
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Measure the brightness of any screen, monitor, TV, or display using your smartphone camera! Designed for professionals, enthusiasts, and anyone who needs quick and intuitive screen brightness measurements. ACCURACY The app is pre-calibrated against a professional nits meter, but for optimal accuracy on your specific device, we recommend calibrating the app using the built-in calibration feature. MULTIPLE MEASUREMENT UNITS Supports Nits (candela per square meter, cd/m²), Foot-Lambert (fL), Stilb (sb, cd/cm²), Lambert (L), Apostilb (asb, blondel), and Candela per ft² (cd/ft²). REAL-TIME MEASUREMENTS Get instant feedback with continuous real-time luminance measurements. SAVE MEASUREMENTS Save measurements with notes for detailed documentation and easy reference. MULTILINGUAL SUPPORT & DOCUMENTATION Full support for 40 different languages with comprehensive, integrated documentation. CUSTOMIZABLE SETTINGS Tailor the app settings to your specific needs. WHAT YOU CAN MEASURE • TVs and monitors • Computer displays • Smartphones and tablets • Digital signage • Professional monitors • LCD, OLED, LED, HDR, QLED and AMOLED displays PERFECT FOR • TV and display technicians • Video production professionals • Gaming enthusiasts • Home theater enthusiasts • Office lighting consultants • Photographers and videographers HOW TO USE Simply point your device's camera directly at the screen surface you want to measure. Position your device perpendicular to the screen at a distance of no more than a centimeter or half an inch from the display surface. Ensure the screen is set to D65 (6500K standard white). Other color temperature settings may significantly affect measurement accuracy. Privacy Policy, https://nits-meter.contechity.com/pp.html End User License Agreement, https://nits-meter.contechity.com/eula.html FREE FOR A LIMITED TIME Enjoy full functionality for a few weeks. After that, choose a one-time fee or subscription — still at a fraction of the cost of a dedicated device. DEDICATED SUPPORT Your feedback helps us improve the app. Contact us at apps@contechity.com for support or suggestions. Download now and turn your phone into a luminance meter for any screen or display.

Screenshots

PRI Dimmer1 screens
Screen Brightness Nits Meter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Screen Brightness Nits Meter at 71% against PRI Dimmer's 0%. Screen Brightness Nits Meter also leads on rating (4.3 vs 2.3) and ratings volume (20 vs 3). PRI Dimmer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. Screen Brightness Nits Meter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. PRI Dimmer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Screen Brightness Nits Meter holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screen Brightness Nits Meter has 20 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of PRI Dimmer's written reviews are positive against 71% of Screen Brightness Nits Meter's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
PRI Dimmer versus Screen Brightness Nits Meter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPRI DimmerScreen Brightness Nits Meter
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (3 ratings)4.3 (20 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews71.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings320 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPRIContechity AB

Customer experience

PRI Dimmer

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Screen Brightness Nits Meter

All ratings19 ratings
Positive73.7%
Neutral15.8%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative14.3%

In-app purchases

None

PRI Dimmer

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Screen Brightness Nits Meter

Subscriptions1
  • Full Access (Month)14 Days trial$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • Full Access (Lifetime)$6.99

Questions

Is PRI Dimmer free?
PRI Dimmer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Screen Brightness Nits Meter free?
Screen Brightness Nits Meter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PRI Dimmer or Screen Brightness Nits Meter?
Screen Brightness Nits Meter is rated higher. PRI Dimmer averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Screen Brightness Nits Meter averages 4.3 from 20 ratings.
Do PRI Dimmer or Screen Brightness Nits Meter have ads?
Neither PRI Dimmer nor Screen Brightness Nits Meter shows ads.

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