Exposure Meter and Learning vs Light Meter & Logbook
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Exposure Meter and Learning
This free application functions as an exposure meter for photography. It automatically measures EV values and displays aperture and shutter speed combinations. Users can also manually adjust EV to preview brightness changes on their screen.
- Automatic EV measurement
- Aperture and shutter speed display
- Manual EV adjustment
- On-screen brightness preview
- Free to use
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This is a free exposure meter. When the left EV button is pressed, the EV value is automatically measured and the combination of the aperture and the shutter speed is displayed. If you change the ev value manually, the brightness is previewed on the screen. If you like film camera, " EE35 film camera " App is also recommended.
Light Meter & Logbook
Transform your smartphone into a professional light meter and comprehensive photo logbook. It offers precise exposure readings, advanced tools for various photography styles, and a flexible interface to organize all your shooting data.
- Reflected metering with camera
- EV calibration and fractional stops
- ISO range 3-25,600
- ND filter and long-exposure timer
- Spot metering with histogram
- Film library and push/pull processing
- Photo logbook for settings and notes
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Turn your phone into a professional light meter and photo logbook — ideal for film, digital, medium-format, and pinhole photography. ACCURATE EXPOSURES • Reflected metering with your camera • EV calibration for precision • Fractional stops (1/2, 1/3) for fine-tuning ADVANCED TOOLS • ISO range from 3 to 25,600 • ND filter and long-exposure timer • Spot metering with histogram • 35mm equivalent focal length display • Medium-format focal length conversion support • Apply color filters to the live preview for accurate B&W film visualization • Pinhole camera support with custom f-numbers • Built-in library of 20+ films with the option to add your own • Push/pull processing support • Reciprocity correction for long exposures FAST & FLEXIBLE • One-tap exposure calculation • Customizable metering screen layout • Equipment profiles for cameras, lenses, and pinhole setups — now including medium-format systems • Dark mode and haptic feedback COMPLETE PHOTO LOGBOOK • Record exposure settings, location, and notes • Keep all shooting data organized and accessible PERSONALIZED INTERFACE • Light, Dark, or System themes • Custom primary color Download Light Meter & Logbook to achieve accurate exposures and keep every shot documented — all in one powerful app. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Exposure Meter and Learning at 4.6 against Light Meter & Logbook's 4.0. Exposure Meter and Learning also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (7 vs 1). Light Meter & Logbook's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 22 months). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Light Meter & Logbook sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Exposure Meter and Learning asks for nothing beyond the download.
Exposure Meter and Learning holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Exposure Meter and Learning has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Exposure Meter and Learning ships an update every 22 months, Light Meter & Logbook every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Exposure Meter and Learning | Light Meter & Logbook |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (7 ratings) — better | 4.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 87.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 22 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 71 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | EIGHTIVE DESIGN, Inc. | Vadim Turko |
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Exposure Meter and Learning
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In-app purchases
Exposure Meter and Learning
No in-app purchases
Light Meter & Logbook
- Lightmeter Pro$0.991 Month
- Lightmeter Pro$14.991 Year
- Lightmeter Pro$9.99
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