Comparison

vMix Panel vs Lux Light Meter Photography

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

vMix Panel

Design custom control panels for live video production software on your iPad or iPhone. Sync templates and user icons from your computer via Wi-Fi to control your switcher remotely.

Highlights
  • Custom control panel design
  • Template and icon syncing
  • Remote vMix control
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
  • iPad and iPhone support
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Control vMix software switcher from your iPad ! 1. Design your own custom control panel using the vMix Panel Builder desktop software (available from the vMix forum under 3rd party apps or at https://studio793.ca) 2. Use the "Sync icon" to Sync and transfer your Templates and UserIcons from your computer to your iPad via Wifi Network. 3. Set the vMix IP in the preferences (cog icon). 4. Select the "folder icon" to choose the Template file you wish to load . 4. Start controlling vMix with your iPad or iPhone.

About

Lux Light Meter Photography

This app provides professional-grade light metering for photography and filmmaking, offering precise exposure calculations and advanced features. It supports various camera settings, video shutter angles, and filter types, making it a versatile tool for creators and enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Interactive exposure calculator
  • Shutter angle for video
  • Professional accuracy calibration
  • Superior low-light performance
  • Dual camera support
  • Comprehensive filter support
  • Multiple measurement units
Features
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Achieve perfect exposure every time with professional-grade accuracy and an intuitive design. Trusted by photographers, filmmakers, plant enthusiasts, and lighting professionals worldwide. INTERACTIVE EXPOSURE CALCULATOR Get instant, optimal camera settings with real-time adjustments for aperture (f-stop, f-number), shutter speed (exposure time), ISO, +/- exposure compensation, and filters. Choose between full stops, half stops, and third stops individually for each parameter. Lock any setting to maintain creative control. Perfect for SLR, analog, manual, vintage, and film cameras. SHUTTER ANGLE FOR VIDEO & FILM Set your frame rate and shutter angle, or use the standard 180° rule, to automatically calculate the optimal shutter speed for natural motion blur. PROFESSIONAL ACCURACY Pre-calibrated to match three professional light meters, with optional device-specific calibration for even greater precision. SUPERIOR LOW-LIGHT PERFORMANCE Unlike other smartphone light meters, this app excels in very low light conditions. Measures values below 1 lux, 0.1 fc, and down to -2 EV. DUAL CAMERA SUPPORT Utilize both rear and front cameras for reflective measurements and resizable spot metering. COMPREHENSIVE FILTER SUPPORT Full support for ND (neutral density) filters, color filters, IR filters, CPL/PL polarizing filters, and custom filters. MULTIPLE MEASUREMENT UNITS Measure light intensity (illuminance/brightness) in Lux (lx, lumens/m²), Foot-Candles (fc), and Exposure Value (EV). SAVE MEASUREMENTS Store unlimited readings with timestamps, custom notes, and complete camera settings for future reference and comparison. VERSATILE APPLICATIONS Beyond photography and filmmaking, widely used for horticulture, plant growing, aquariums, terrariums, art galleries, museums, offices, and workspaces. 40 LANGUAGES SUPPORTED Fully localized interface and comprehensive user documentation in 40 languages. FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE Tailor the app to your workflow, including high-contrast mode for accessibility. DEDICATED SUPPORT Questions or feature requests? Email apps@contechity.com — you'll get a personal response! Turn your phone into a professional light meter today!

Screenshots

vMix Panel3 screens
Lux Light Meter Photography4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Lux Light Meter Photography at 4.8 against vMix Panel's 4.0. Lux Light Meter Photography also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (39 vs 5). vMix Panel's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Lux Light Meter Photography sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. vMix Panel asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Lux Light Meter Photography holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lux Light Meter Photography has 39 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of vMix Panel's written reviews are positive against 94% of Lux Light Meter Photography's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

vMix Panel ships an update every 6 months, Lux Light Meter Photography every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
vMix Panel versus Lux Light Meter Photography: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametervMix PanelLux Light Meter Photography
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (5 ratings)4.8 (39 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better94.1% of reviews
Number of ratings539 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRichard AugertContechity AB

Customer experience

vMix Panel

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Lux Light Meter Photography

All ratings38 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral2.6%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive94.1%
Neutral5.9%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

vMix Panel

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Lux Light Meter Photography

Subscriptions1
  • Full access7 Days trial$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Full access$14.99

Questions

Is vMix Panel free?
vMix Panel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lux Light Meter Photography free?
Lux Light Meter Photography is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, vMix Panel or Lux Light Meter Photography?
Lux Light Meter Photography is rated higher. vMix Panel averages 4.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Lux Light Meter Photography averages 4.8 from 39 ratings.
Do vMix Panel or Lux Light Meter Photography have ads?
Neither vMix Panel nor Lux Light Meter Photography shows ads.
Which is updated more often, vMix Panel or Lux Light Meter Photography?
vMix Panel ships an update every 6 months, and Lux Light Meter Photography every 5 weeks. Most recently, vMix Panel was updated on November 3, 2026 and Lux Light Meter Photography on November 11, 2026.

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