Comparison

Anemo vs light meter lux meter

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

Head to head
About

Anemo

This app measures ambient wind speed and temperature in real-time. It generates data tables and curves, allowing for easy sharing and analysis of environmental changes. Customize data intervals for efficient data management.

Highlights
  • Real-time wind speed and temperature measurement
  • Generate Excel tables and data curves
  • Share data tables and graphs
  • Adjustable data receiver interval
  • View environmental changes and trends
Features
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anemometer is a real-time measurement software of ambient wind speed and wind temperature . 1. receive the instrument data in real time and generate the EXCEL table and data curve, the response time is 1s. 2.you can share data tables or graphs to other common social applications, and share data to complete a measurement. 3. optional receiver data interval, humanized design to avoid the large amounts of data, at any time to share out the data tables. 4. real-time view of the surrounding environment changes of the wind speed and temperature, at any time to view the data table, change of wind speed and wind temperature trends.

About

light meter lux meter

Transform your device into a precise light meter to measure illuminance in lux and foot-candles. Ideal for photographers, plant enthusiasts, and home office users, it offers live readings, calibration options, and advanced insights for understanding your environment's lighting.

Highlights
  • Live lux and foot-candle readings
  • Session min/max tracking
  • Hold to freeze readings
  • Calibration with profiles
  • Diffuser modes
  • Dark, readable UI
  • Smart insights and confidence indicator
Features
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Light Meter - measure illuminance in lux and foot-candles Turn your iPhone into a handy light meter. See how bright your room, desk, or scene really is - ideal for photographers, plant parents, home offices, and anyone who cares about lighting. Why Light Meter • Live readings in lux or foot-candles with session min/max • Hold to freeze the value while you move • Calibration with profiles (indoor, outdoor, studio, custom) and a guided calibration flow • Diffuser modes when you use paper or a professional diffuser over the sensor • Dark, readable UI with optional lux-based background and camera overlay LightMeter Pro Unlock the full toolkit: • Smart insights and a confidence indicator for steadier readings • Auto scene labels so you instantly recognize dark, indoor, bright, or daylight-like levels • Specialized modes - rough plant / PAR guidance, photography tips, and workspace ergonomics (not a substitute for lab equipment) • Measurement history with charts and CSV export • Advanced accuracy, smoothing, and richer visuals for power users Good to know Readings are estimates from your device’s camera and software - they’re great for comparing spaces and setups, not for certified compliance or safety-critical measurements. Download Light Meter and see your light in numbers. Privacy Policy: https://asarulabs.com/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Anemo1 screens
light meter lux meter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: light meter lux meter at 5.0 against Anemo's 3.0. Anemo's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume 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. light meter lux meter sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 7 days. Anemo asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

light meter lux meter holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Anemo versus light meter lux meter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnemolight meter lux meter
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSoftware ShopAsaru Labs LTD

In-app purchases

None

Anemo

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

light meter lux meter

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Plan$1.497 Days
  • Monthly Plan$3.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Anemo free?
Anemo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is light meter lux meter free?
light meter lux meter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Anemo or light meter lux meter?
light meter lux meter is rated higher. Anemo averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while light meter lux meter averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Anemo or light meter lux meter have ads?
light meter lux meter shows ads; Anemo does not.

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