Comparison

NMR Solvent Peaks vs Light Meter LM

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

Head to head
About

NMR Solvent Peaks

This utility helps organic chemists quickly identify potential impurities by searching a database of NMR data. Users can input solvent, peak multiplicity, and location to find candidate impurities. It supports both proton and carbon data searches.

Highlights
  • Search for impurities by mode, solvent, multiplicity, and ppm
  • View alphabetical list of all impurities
  • Adjust user interface handedness
  • Select color themes
  • Supports proton and carbon NMR data
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NMR Solvent Peaks is a conveniently-searchable version of the ungainly table of NMR data most organic chemists keep a copy of nearby. Instead of searching through the table for a peak near your unidentified peak, just enter your solvent and the peak's multiplicity and location and you'll have a short list of candidate impurities. NMR Solvent Peaks has support for searching both proton and carbon data, and references the widely-distributed 2010 Organometallics paper by Gregory Fulmer and coworkers and the 2016 OPRD paper by Gregory Whiteker and coworkers. Feature Highlights: - search for impurities based upon mode (proton/carbon), deuterated solvent, multiplicity, and ppm - select "show all" for ppm to see an alphabetical list of all impurities in the app's database - pick a color theme and adjust the user interface handedness

About

Light Meter LM

Transform your smartphone into a professional light meter. Measure illuminance and color temperature with scientifically validated accuracy, trusted by professionals. Requires a simple diffuser for precise readings.

Highlights
  • Measure illuminance (lux/foot-candle)
  • Measure color temperature (Kelvin)
  • Industry-leading accuracy
  • Pre-calibrated for your device
  • Low light sensitivity
  • Save peak reading
  • Custom calibration option
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Turn your smartphone into a professional-grade light meter. Measure illuminance (lux/foot-candle) and color temperature (CCT in Kelvin) with unmatched accuracy — trusted by photographers, engineers, and lighting professionals worldwide. Why waste money on a hardware meter when you’re already carrying one in your pocket? The LM-3000 offers the same quality and usability as a traditional hardware light meter. Developed by optics scientists at the Zurich University of Applied Sciences, LM-3000 is the only light meter app scientifically validated for accuracy. It achieves professional-grade precision by leveraging your iPhone's front-facing camera sensor with advanced RAW image processing. Unlike relying on estimates like other apps, it adheres to the ISO/CIE 19476 standard, ensuring measurements you can trust for critical applications. MEASUREMENTS ⎷ Illuminance in lux or foot-candles ⎷ Correlated color temperature in kelvin FEATURES ⎷ Industry-leading accuracy, matching professional high-end lux meters ⎷ Pre-calibrated for your specific device ⎷ Excellent low light sensitivity to detect light pollution ⎷ No ads ⎷ No Bluetooth and location permission required ⎷ In-app manual ⎷ Save peak reading ⎷ HOLD function with acoustic signal ⎷ Custom calibration option to align readings to another meter DIFFUSER REQUIRED Like every real light meter, the LM-3000 requires a diffuser to measure accurately. A diffuser scatters incoming light evenly on the sensor and prevents hotspots. While it may sound complex, the solution is surprisingly easy. You have two options: 1) Easily build a diffuser yourself in less than a minute using standard printer paper. This is accurate enough for most use cases. 2) Get the dedicated Diffuser Accessory (free worldwide shipping) for best accuracy and convenience. More details on https://lightray.io/diffuser/ (!) Avoid apps that don’t require a diffuser! They are inaccurate because they ignore the basic physics of light measurement. TRY BEFORE YOU BUY The LM-3000 is free to download and comes with a free trial period. The trial period lasts for two non-consecutive days, giving you enough time to see if the app fits your needs. The status of your free trial will be shown as the "battery level" on the top right of the LM-3000's display and on the "Battery Status" screen. Once your light meter's "battery" is depleted, you may choose a Charging Option to keep using the app. You can pick what works best for you: → Single Charge — top-up for another 48 hours (perfect for occasional use), → Continuous Charging — a monthly subscription (great if you use it regularly), → Unlimited Battery — a one-time purchase for unlimited lifetime access LM-3000 is the result of over five years of dedicated research and development, ensuring you get a tool that is precise and reliable. Every in-app purchase supports future development and helps keep the app ad-free for everyone. As a member of 1% for the Planet, we donate at least one percent of all revenue to environmental non-profits — this is our way of giving back. ACCURACY Accuracy is not an afterthought — Apps developed by Lightray Innovation are developed according to the ISO/CIE 19476 standard. Thanks to RAW image processing and a default calibration per device model they’re able to match the performance of high quality traditional hardware light meters. To ensure quality we rigorously test our apps regularly on upcoming devices. DOWNLOAD FOR FREE. TRUSTED BY MILLIONS. LM-3000 is the go-to light meter for photographers, professionals, engineers, and lighting enthusiasts who rely on accurate measurements — not estimates or guesswork. Download for free today and experience the difference! See the app in action: https://youtu.be/EJW7NfE2qCk Terms and Conditions: https://lightray.io/lightmeter/terms/

Screenshots

NMR Solvent Peaks3 screens
Light Meter LM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NMR Solvent Peaks at 100% against Light Meter LM's 40%. NMR Solvent Peaks also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). Light Meter LM's advantage is ratings volume (2.6K vs 11) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Light Meter LM sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. NMR Solvent Peaks asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NMR Solvent Peaks holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Light Meter LM has 2.6K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of NMR Solvent Peaks's written reviews are positive against 40% of Light Meter LM's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NMR Solvent Peaks ships an update every 3 months, Light Meter LM monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
NMR Solvent Peaks versus Light Meter LM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNMR Solvent PeaksLight Meter LM
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (11 ratings) — better4.5 (2.6K ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better40.4% of reviews
Number of ratings112.6K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.515.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLucas MooreLightray Innovation GmbH

Customer experience

NMR Solvent Peaks

All ratings11 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Light Meter LM

All ratings2,595 ratings
Positive87.8%
Neutral3.7%
Negative8.4%
Written reviews208 reviews
Positive40.4%
Neutral6.3%
Negative53.4%

Bugs and requests

NMR Solvent Peaks

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Light Meter LM

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Diffuser not recognized even when used
  • App locks up/crashes
  • Constant diffuser pop-up interruptions

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to use rear camera
  • More flexible diffuser options
  • Improved accuracy without diffuser

In-app purchases

None

NMR Solvent Peaks

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Light Meter LM

Subscriptions1
  • Continuous Charging$3.491 Month
One-time2
  • Single Charge$0.99
  • Unlimited Battery$19.99

Questions

Is NMR Solvent Peaks free?
NMR Solvent Peaks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Light Meter LM free?
Light Meter LM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NMR Solvent Peaks or Light Meter LM?
NMR Solvent Peaks is rated higher. NMR Solvent Peaks averages 5.0 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Light Meter LM averages 4.5 from 2.6K ratings.
Do NMR Solvent Peaks or Light Meter LM have ads?
Neither NMR Solvent Peaks nor Light Meter LM shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NMR Solvent Peaks or Light Meter LM?
NMR Solvent Peaks ships an update every 3 months, and Light Meter LM monthly. Most recently, NMR Solvent Peaks was updated on October 13, 2026 and Light Meter LM on October 25, 2026.

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