# Edibly vs Light Meter LM

The clearest difference is rating: Light Meter LM at 4.5 against Edibly's 3.4. Light Meter LM also leads on review sentiment (40% vs 0%) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Edibly sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Light Meter LM sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Light Meter LM holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Light Meter LM has 2.6K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Edibly's written reviews are positive against 40% of Light Meter LM's.

Edibly ships an update every 4 months, Light Meter LM monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Edibly | Light Meter LM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/edibly/id1303242056/reviews) | **[4.5 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-meter-lm-3000/id1554264761/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **2.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **40.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RD Concepts](https://appshunter.io/developer/1293498470) | [Lightray Innovation GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1031383431) |

## What reviewers say

### Edibly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/edibly/id1303242056)

This application assists users in calculating the potency of homemade edibles by factoring in THC percentage, weight, and desired dosage. It accounts for conversion rates and extraction efficiency to help predict the final strength of your creations. Currently available in Oregon, with more states planned.

**Highlights:** THC potency calculation, Dosing assistance, Conversion factor adjustment, Weight and percentage input, Extraction efficiency consideration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Advertising | $4.99 | one-time |


### Light Meter LM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-meter-lm-3000/id1554264761)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Continuous Charging | $3.49 | per month |
| Single Charge | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Battery | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Accurate measurements
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Helpful customer service
- 👍 Useful for science/research

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Requires diffuser for accurate readings
- 💰 Expensive for a light meter app
- 🔋 Battery/trial period issues
- 🔍 Inconsistent/inaccurate readings
- 🙄 Misleading/deceptive marketing

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- Ability to use rear camera
- More flexible diffuser options
- Improved accuracy without diffuser


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Edibly free?

Edibly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Light Meter LM free?

Light Meter LM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Edibly or Light Meter LM?

Light Meter LM is rated higher. Edibly averages 3.4 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Light Meter LM averages 4.5 from 2.6K ratings.

### Do Edibly or Light Meter LM have ads?

Edibly shows ads; Light Meter LM does not.

### Which is updated more often, Edibly or Light Meter LM?

Edibly ships an update every 4 months, and Light Meter LM monthly. Most recently, Edibly was updated on October 13, 2026 and Light Meter LM on October 25, 2026.

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