Get Luminance vs LightMeter Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Get Luminance
This utility app provides an empirical basis for calculating the luminance 'seen' by a photograph. It aims to ensure good luminance contrast for safer environments and assist designers in creating compliant spaces. The tool supports multiple calculation methods and measures luminance in prevailing light conditions.
- Empirical luminance calculation
- Ensures luminance contrast for safety
- Facilitates compliance assessment
- Assists designers with compliant designs
- Supports 4 main calculation methods
- Measures luminance in prevailing light
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Get Luminance has been developed from research and provides an empirical basis for calculating luminance 'seen' by a photograph. The aim is to: β’ Provide and maintain good luminance contrast to create environments that are easier and safer to use by everyone. β’ Provide a cost effective and easy-to-use tool. β’ Facilitate compliance assessment in buildings and the public realm. β’ Assist designers identify compliant designs during the design process. β’ Support asset management and maintenance of existing assets. β’ Demystify luminance contrast and make it a mainstream concern. Get Luminance includes the 4 main calculation methods used worldwide: Simple difference ; Bowman Sapolinski: Michelson: proportional difference. Get Luminance measures what is βseenβ by the photograph and reflects the conditions experienced by users. It measures luminance in the prevailing light, (rather than the pure colour with a controlled light source - the basis of most colorimeters). Who should use this App? Anyone concerned with safety and amenity in the built environment, such as building inspectors, certifiers, building control, access consultants, architects, designers, contractors, facilities managers, asset managers, disability groups, clients (building owners/tenants/employers etc), you and me.
LightMeter Pro
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LightMeter Pro turns your iPhone into a professional light meter β for photographers, filmmakers, and plant growers alike. PRECISE LIGHT MEASUREMENT - Real-time Lux, Foot-candle, and EV readings from your camera sensor - Color temperature in Kelvin with visual warm/cool bar - Continuous metering with smooth, responsive updates FULL MANUAL CONTROL - Set ISO, shutter speed, and aperture manually β just like a Sekonic or Gossen - Lock any parameter and let the others auto-adjust - Standard photography stops for all three values - Tap to switch between front and rear camera PLANT & GROW LIGHT MODE - Switch to Plant mode for PPFD readings (Β΅mol/mΒ²/s) - DLI (Daily Light Integral) calculator for optimal plant growth - Light source presets: LED, HPS, Fluorescent, Sunlight - Adjustable photoperiod (4-24h) for accurate DLI AI SCENE ANALYSIS - Point your camera at any scene and get instant lighting analysis - AI identifies scene type, lighting quality, and mood - Actionable recommendations to improve your setup - 10 scenario presets: Portrait, Product, Interview, Cinematic, and more DESIGNED FOR PROFESSIONALS - Live camera viewfinder with overlay controls - Premium dark interface β built for on-set use - Haptic feedback on every interaction - No ads. No clutter. Just precision. SUBSCRIPTION - 3 free AI scans per day - Pro unlocks unlimited AI analysis, manual shutter & aperture control - Weekly, annual, and lifetime plans available Perfect for photographers, DPs, gaffers, content creators, interior designers, plant parents, and anyone who works with light. AI & DATA PRIVACY AI Scene Analysis uses Anthropic's Claude technology. When you use this feature, your photo is sent securely to Anthropic's servers for processing. Images are not stored after analysis. No personal data is collected or shared. See our privacy policy for details. Privacy Policy: https://www.easytech-agency.net/privacy/lightmeter_pro Terms of Use: https://www.easytech-agency.net/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Get Luminance at none against LightMeter Pro's 3. Get Luminance also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. LightMeter Pro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Get Luminance asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Get Luminance | LightMeter Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Box 50 Pty Ltd | Alexis Raimbault |
In-app purchases
Get Luminance
No in-app purchases
LightMeter Pro
- LightMeter Pro Weekly$2.997 Days
- LightMeter Pro Monthly$5.991 Month
- LightMeter Pro Yearly$24.991 Year
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