Predilux vs Arcosense
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Predilux
This app helps photographers and videographers predict light exposure based on light source and distance. It also allows inverse measurement of distance by specifying exposure, considering various camera and light source settings, and gels.
- Predict light exposure
- Measure distance to light source
- Adjust camera settings (FPS, ISO, Shutter)
- Configure light source settings
- Apply gel effects (Diffusion, CTO/CTB, +- Green)
- Experimentally verified results
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Predilux lets you predict the exposure (key light) measured by a light meter, by choosing a light source and a distance. Or inversely measure the distance to the light source by specifying the exposure. Predilux takes into account camera settings (FPS, ISO, Shutter), source settings (Focalization, Lens, Grid, etc.) and gels (Diffusion, CTO/CTB, CTS, +- Green, and dozen of effects). All results have been experimentally verified with a light meter in rental shops. Predilux does not rely on constructor’s data. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Predilux is switching its pricing model to a monthly subscription. Starting Sept 1st 2023, Predilux will cost $14.99/year or $1.49/mo (cancel anytime). If you buy Predilux now, you will be eligible for 2 years free. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Arcosense
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Arcosense is a powerful tool for commissioning Arcosense Bluetooth mesh integrated luminaires and lighting networks in commercial spaces. It simplifies and accelerates the commissioning process, while enabling flexible and intuitive customization of all operational parameters. Please note that the app can be used to commission only qualified Arcosense Bluetooth mesh devices. With the Arcosense app, you can: - commission Arcosense lighting installations - easily deploy advanced control strategies: occupancy sensing and daylight harvesting - customize any settings to meet specific lighting needs or energy code requirements - typical networking processes are all carried out automatically - simply add devices to desired zones
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Arcosense at none against Predilux's 1. Predilux's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. Predilux sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per year. Arcosense asks for nothing beyond the download.
Predilux ships an update every 4 months, Arcosense every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Predilux | Arcosense |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | WID LLC | General Luminaire |
In-app purchases
Predilux
- Predilux$14.991 Year
Arcosense
No in-app purchases
