Comparison

Ukiyo vs Light Meter

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

Head to head
About

Ukiyo

Transform your photos into traditional Japanese Ukiyo-e art. Select a base artwork, align your face, and create unique compositions. Share your artistic creations instantly on social media.

Highlights
  • Select base Ukiyo-e pictures
  • Position face for composition
  • Automatic face recognition
  • Share composed photos
  • Supports in-camera functionality
  • Includes non-Ukiyo-e pictures
Features
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Taking pictures and composing with Ukiyo-e! Your face is like a Ukiyo-e! 1. Start shooting by selecting the base Ukiyo-e picture. 2. Position with matching face position. 3. You can share composed photos on LINE, Twitter, Facebook, etc. - It also supports in-camera. - If you turn on the [Adjust] function, the position of the face will be recognized automatically. - There are also pictures other than Ukiyo-e pictures.

About

Light Meter

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Transform your phone into a professional light meter with this all-in-one tools app designed for filmmakers, photographers, growers, and lighting enthusiasts. Accurately measure illuminance in both Lux and Foot-Candle, and instantly capture Correlated Color Temperature (CCT) in Kelvin to ensure the perfect ambient lighting environment every single time. Built with an intelligent, highly advanced calculation engine, the app delivers quick and reliable Lux estimations directly from your device's sensor without the need for expensive external hardware. Want to track light stability and shifts over time? Use the powerful, interactive 2D real-time graphs to seamlessly monitor fluctuations in both brightness and color temperature during your sessions. Whether you are setting up studio lights, balancing indoor grow setups, or auditing office workspace conditions, this sleek and intuitive interface provides the precise visual data you need. Optimize your lighting workflow like a pro today!

Screenshots

Ukiyo2 screens
Light Meter3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Ukiyo at Free against Light Meter's $9.99. Ukiyo also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). Light Meter's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On update cadence, 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

Ukiyo is free to download; Light Meter costs $9.99 up front. Ukiyo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Light Meter asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ukiyo ships an update every 8 days, Light Meter daily. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Ukiyo versus Light Meter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUkiyoLight Meter
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS9.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size171 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAMGAMES, INC.Hugo Pinon

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Ukiyo

One-time1
  • Logo Delete$0.99
None

Light Meter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ukiyo free?
Ukiyo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Light Meter free?
Light Meter costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ukiyo or Light Meter have ads?
Neither Ukiyo nor Light Meter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ukiyo or Light Meter?
Ukiyo ships an update every 8 days, and Light Meter daily. Most recently, Ukiyo was updated on November 11, 2026 and Light Meter on November 13, 2026.

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