# MetaLog vs Light Meter Ultra

The clearest difference is price: Light Meter Ultra at Free against MetaLog's $0.99. Light Meter Ultra also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.8) and ratings volume (738 vs 12). MetaLog's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and review sentiment (67% vs 38%). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Light Meter Ultra is free to download; MetaLog costs $0.99 up front. Light Meter Ultra sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. MetaLog asks for nothing beyond the download.

Light Meter Ultra holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Light Meter Ultra has 738 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of MetaLog's written reviews are positive against 38% of Light Meter Ultra's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

MetaLog ships an update every 3 weeks, Light Meter Ultra every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MetaLog | Light Meter Ultra |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.8 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metalog/id1475309518/reviews) | **[4.7 (738 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-meter-ultra/id1558108173/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **738** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 37.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 2 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Christopher Curzio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475309517) | [Ultrafine](https://appshunter.io/developer/1558108175) |

## What reviewers say

### MetaLog

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metalog/id1475309518)

This app helps film photographers meticulously record and log photo settings, locations, and equipment details. It offers a simple interface for tracking film rolls, individual shots, and managing your camera gear for cataloging or post-processing.

**Highlights:** Log film roll details (load/unload dates, frames), Record photo settings (lens, aperture, shutter speed, location), Intelligent pre-fill and filtering for quick logging, Manage multiple film rolls and cameras, Pinpoint photo locations on a map, Export logged data as CSV, Create a gear inventory with camera/lens details

**In-app purchases:** none


### Light Meter Ultra

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-meter-ultra/id1558108173)

This app provides precise light metering for film photography, eliminating the need for external hardware. It offers various metering modes and customizable profiles to ensure perfect exposures for manual cameras. Advanced features like reciprocity failure correction are available with a PRO plan.

**Highlights:** Aperture Priority Metering, Shutter Priority Metering, Exposure Priority Metering, Customizable ISO, Shutter Speed, Aperture, Exposure Compensation, Reciprocity Failure Correction, Custom Camera Profiles

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Light Meter | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Light Meter | $11.99 | per month |
| Light Meter | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate and fast metering
- 👍 Clean and intuitive interface
- 💡 Customizable settings (aperture, shutter, ISO)
- 🔍 Useful for analog/film photography

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Locked features behind paywall
- 🐛 Unreliable performance in low-light conditions
- 📱 Requires internet connection for full functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Camera integration issues causing failed exposures
- Inconsistent metering results compared to standalone meters

**Requested features**

- Offline mode for remote shooting
- Wider aperture and shutter speed range
- Support for more camera/film types
- Customizable exposure bias/compensation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MetaLog free?

MetaLog costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Light Meter Ultra free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MetaLog or Light Meter Ultra?

Light Meter Ultra is rated higher. MetaLog averages 3.8 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Light Meter Ultra averages 4.7 from 738 ratings.

### Do MetaLog or Light Meter Ultra have ads?

Neither MetaLog nor Light Meter Ultra shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MetaLog or Light Meter Ultra?

MetaLog ships an update every 3 weeks, and Light Meter Ultra every 8 days. Most recently, MetaLog was updated on October 24, 2026 and Light Meter Ultra on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*