Comparison

Light Master Pro vs Flicker Meter for Light

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

Head to head
About

Light Master Pro

This utility app provides photometric measurements for compatible smart BLE devices. It offers readings for illumination, color temperature, color coordinates, CRI, and flicker. It requires a specific device to function.

Highlights
  • Illumination measurement
  • Color temperature readings
  • Color coordinate analysis
  • CRI measurement
  • Flicker detection
Features
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The app was developed to work with portable smart BLE device. It provides readable interface for photometric measurement, including illumination, color temperature and color coordinates, CRI and flicker measurement, depends on your device. *For device with 3.5mm earphone socket, please download 【Light Master】

About

Flicker Meter for Light

Detect and measure invisible high-frequency flickering in LED lights and screens that can cause eye strain and headaches. Find flicker-free alternatives to improve your comfort and health.

Highlights
  • Detect invisible high-frequency flickering
  • Measure flicker intensity (%)
  • Measure flicker frequency (Hz)
  • Identify flicker-free light sources
  • Easy-to-use interface
  • Instant results
Features
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Suffering from eye strain, headaches, or migraines from LED lights and screens? You're not alone. Many LED lights, screens, and fluorescent lights flicker at high frequencies invisible to the naked eye, yet capable of causing headaches, eye strain, fatigue, and other symptoms. This app helps you identify which light sources and screens are flickering, measure the intensity, and find flicker-free alternatives for your health and comfort. FEATURED IN COMPUTER ACTIVE MAGAZINE Computer Active recommends this app for detecting headache-inducing flicker. KEY FEATURES • Detect invisible high-frequency flickering in LED lamps, screens, and fluorescent lights • Measure flicker intensity in percentage • Measure flicker frequency in Hz • Identify flicker-free light sources • Easy-to-use interface with instant results HEALTH BENEFITS • Reduce eye strain and fatigue • Minimize headaches and migraines • Create a more comfortable work environment • Make informed decisions about lighting purchases PERFECT FOR • Office workers spending long hours under artificial lighting • People sensitive to light flicker • Anyone experiencing unexplained headaches or eye strain • Professionals evaluating workplace lighting • Bird owners monitoring aviary lighting (birds are highly sensitive to flicker) Full support for 40 languages with integrated documentation. Privacy Policy: https://flicker-meter.contechity.com/pp.html End User License Agreement: https://flicker-meter.contechity.com/eula.html Got questions or feature requests? Email me at apps@contechity.com — I'll personally respond. Download Flicker Meter today and take control of your lighting environment for better health and comfort!

Screenshots

Light Master Pro3 screens
Flicker Meter for Light4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Flicker Meter for Light at 62% against Light Master Pro's 0%. Flicker Meter for Light also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.1) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). Light Master Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Flicker Meter for Light sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Light Master Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Flicker Meter for Light holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flicker Meter for Light has 54 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Light Master Pro's written reviews are positive against 62% of Flicker Meter for Light's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Light Master Pro ships an update every 4 months, Flicker Meter for Light every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Light Master Pro versus Flicker Meter for Light: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLight Master ProFlicker Meter for Light
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (10 ratings)4.6 (54 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews62.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1054 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOpple Lighting Co., Ltd.Contechity AB

Customer experience

Light Master Pro

All ratings10 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative70.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative75.0%

Flicker Meter for Light

All ratings48 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral4.2%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive62.1%
Neutral3.4%
Negative34.5%

In-app purchases

None

Light Master Pro

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Flicker Meter for Light

Subscriptions2
  • Full access14 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Full access$4.991 Year
One-time2
  • Full access$6.99
  • Full access$9.99

Questions

Is Light Master Pro free?
Light Master Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Flicker Meter for Light free?
Flicker Meter for Light is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Light Master Pro or Flicker Meter for Light?
Flicker Meter for Light is rated higher. Light Master Pro averages 2.1 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Flicker Meter for Light averages 4.6 from 54 ratings.
Do Light Master Pro or Flicker Meter for Light have ads?
Neither Light Master Pro nor Flicker Meter for Light shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Light Master Pro or Flicker Meter for Light?
Light Master Pro ships an update every 4 months, and Flicker Meter for Light every 2 months. Most recently, Light Master Pro was updated on October 13, 2026 and Flicker Meter for Light on October 21, 2026.

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