Retrograf vs LightMeter35
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Retrograf
Transform your photos and videos with authentic '90s analog film and VHS aesthetics. Apply a variety of filters, adjust key visual elements, and add unique overlay effects to achieve a vintage look.
- 24 film style presets
- Light leaks, film scratches, fades
- Vintage color palettes
- Exposure, contrast, temperature adjustments
- Vignette and chromatic aberration
- Customizable overlay effects
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Inspired by analog film cameras and VHS videos from the '90s, Retrograf reproduces retro touches to your photos + videos. ● Filter Presets Light leaks, film scratches, fades and vintage color palettes are the basic elements for transport your photos and videos back to another era. Retrograf offers 24 fantastic film style presets that combine these elements appropriately. ● Adjustment Tools You can alter the exposure, contrast, temperature, tint, and clarity, enhance shadows and highlights, add vignette and chromatic aberration, and much more. ● Overlay Effects You can create your own look by combining the overlays provided. Overlays include light leaks, film scratches and grainy textures.
LightMeter35
This app provides a digital light meter for film photographers, offering a simple interface with precise lux calculations. It's designed for on-the-go use, helping users enhance their analog photography experience.
- Digital light meter for film cameras
- Simple and intuitive UI
- Precise lux calculations
- Skeuomorphic design
- On-the-go photography tool
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I once bought a second-hand film camera, but the built-in light meter was broken. Then I started to build this lightweight light meter for all film photographers. A simple UI with a very hard-core, statistic-based, lux calculation inside. The only light meter you will need on the go. After a dozen months of absence, I am back and redesigned the whole UI from scratch, bringing back great skeuomorphism time. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to enhance your film photography journey with LightMeter35 2.0! Download the app now and join our growing community of analog lovers. Experience the magic of capturing moments on film with the most reliable and intuitive light meter app on the market.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: LightMeter35 at 89% against Retrograf's 50%. LightMeter35 also leads on chart position (#186 vs unranked) and price ($1.99 vs $2.99). Retrograf's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
Retrograf costs $2.99 and LightMeter35 $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Retrograf ships an update every 2 weeks, LightMeter35 every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Retrograf | LightMeter35 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | $1.99 — better |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 88.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #186 — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Seohyeon Lee | 徐阳 王 |
Customer experience
Retrograf
LightMeter35
In-app purchases
Retrograf
No in-app purchases
LightMeter35
No in-app purchases
