Comparison

PhotoDust vs Analog Light Meter

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

Head to head

PhotoDust

Enjoy to delete your image

Light Meter for Film Cameras

Free

📷 Photo & Video

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About

PhotoDust

Features

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About

Analog Light Meter

This app uses your device's camera to measure light exposure, displaying readings in a fun, analog-style format. It calculates EV and suggests shutter speed and aperture combinations. While it shows incident light, it actually measures reflected light.

Highlights

Camera-based light measurement
Analog display for readings
EV calculation
Shutter speed and F-number suggestions
Reflected light measurement

Features

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A light meter app for iPhone inspired by classic analog exposure meters. Set the ISO using the button at the bottom of the screen, then select a metering mode using the button in the upper-left corner. Use the monitor at the top center of the screen to check the metering area, then tap the light meter to take a reading. Based on the measured exposure, the analog-style dial rotates to show combinations of shutter speed and aperture. 【Main Features】・ISO setting ・Evaluative, Partial, and Spot metering modes ・On-screen display of the metering area ・Analog-style exposure dial ・Instructions available in Japanese and English Tap the “?” button in the upper-right corner at any time to view instructions. Note: The app is visually inspired by incident-light analog exposure meters, but exposure measurements are made using the iPhone camera.

Screenshots

PhotoDust4 screens

Analog Light Meter1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Analog Light Meter at monthly against PhotoDust's every 6 months. PhotoDust's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PhotoDust ships an update every 6 months, Analog Light Meter monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level

PhotoDust versus Analog Light Meter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	PhotoDust	Analog Light Meter
Price	Free	Free
Positive reviews	—	100.0% of reviews
Update frequency	Every 6 months	Monthly — better
Ads	Yes	Yes
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	—	Ad-supported
Devices	iPhone, iPod — better	iPhone
Requires iOS	13.0 — better	17.2
Further details — not scored
Size	4 MB	4 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Toru Shinnae	Tadao Nishijima

In-app purchases

None

PhotoDust

No in-app purchases

None

Analog Light Meter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PhotoDust free?

PhotoDust is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Analog Light Meter free?

Analog Light Meter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do PhotoDust or Analog Light Meter have ads?

Both PhotoDust and Analog Light Meter show ads.

Which is updated more often, PhotoDust or Analog Light Meter?

PhotoDust ships an update every 6 months, and Analog Light Meter monthly. Most recently, PhotoDust was updated on October 15, 2026 and Analog Light Meter on October 10, 2026.