Comparison

Insta Blue Tracker vs Lux Meter Pros

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

Head to head
About

Insta Blue Tracker

Features
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Share location, chat, speak and stream video with your group members.

About

Lux Meter Pros

This tool transforms your iPhone into a professional light testing device. It measures lux levels, conducts emergency lighting discharge tests, and generates compliance certificates for UK electricians and facility managers.

Highlights
  • Real-time lux measurement
  • Photo-based light readings
  • Room grid mapping
  • Emergency light testing (BS 5266)
  • Certificate generation (PDF)
  • Exportable reports (PDF/CSV)
  • Historical tracking
Features
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The only lux meter app with BS 5266 emergency lighting compliance, PDF certificates, logbooks, and minor works reports — built for UK electricians, inspectors, and facility managers. Turn your iPhone into a professional light testing toolkit. Measure lux levels, run 1-hour and 3-hour discharge tests, generate fire alarm certificates, and export everything as PDF — no additional hardware needed. REAL-TIME LUX MEASUREMENT Instant illuminance readings using your iPhone's built-in sensor. Accurate enough for site surveys, workplace assessments, and lighting design verification. PHOTO-BASED LIGHT READINGS Capture photos alongside each reading for site documentation. Perfect for audit trails and client reports. ROOM GRID MAPPING Build light heatmaps across any space. Identify dark spots, verify uniformity, and pinpoint where lighting falls below safe levels. EMERGENCY LIGHT TESTING (Pro) Run timed 1-hour and 3-hour discharge tests to BS 5266 standards. Monitor compliance levels throughout the test and record results automatically. CERTIFICATE GENERATION (Pro) Generate professional-grade documents on site, ready to hand over or email: — Emergency Lighting Periodic Test Certificate — Emergency Lighting Logbook — Minor Electrical Works Certificate — Fire Alarm Certificate EXPORTABLE REPORTS Save all lux data and compliance reports as PDFs or CSVs. Attach photos, timestamps, and location references. HISTORICAL TRACKING Compare readings over time for any location. Track whether lighting conditions have changed between inspections. BUILT FOR PROFESSIONALS — Electricians and lighting contractors — Facility and building managers — Fire safety and compliance officers — Architects and interior designers — Health and safety inspectors SUBSCRIPTION PLANS Weekly Lux Pass – £0.99/week Monthly Lux Pass – £2.99/month Yearly Lux Pass – £24.99/year Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID account settings. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://luxmeterpro.com/private-policy Support: https://luxmeterpro.com/contact-us

Screenshots

Insta Blue Tracker1 screens
Lux Meter Pros4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Insta Blue Tracker at none against Lux Meter Pros's 3. Insta Blue Tracker also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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 Meter Pros sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Insta Blue Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Insta Blue Tracker ships an update every 5 weeks, Lux Meter Pros every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Insta Blue Tracker versus Lux Meter Pros: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInsta Blue TrackerLux Meter Pros
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInsta Advance OyDADLINK TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

In-app purchases

None

Insta Blue Tracker

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Lux Meter Pros

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Lux Pass$0.997 Days
  • Monthly Lux Pass$2.991 Month
  • Annual Lux Pass$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Insta Blue Tracker free?
Insta Blue Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lux Meter Pros free?
Lux Meter Pros is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Insta Blue Tracker or Lux Meter Pros have ads?
Neither Insta Blue Tracker nor Lux Meter Pros shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Insta Blue Tracker or Lux Meter Pros?
Insta Blue Tracker ships an update every 5 weeks, and Lux Meter Pros every 4 months. Most recently, Insta Blue Tracker was updated on November 7, 2026 and Lux Meter Pros on October 30, 2026.

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