Comparison

CamDE vs Alumina Light Meter

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

Head to head
About

CamDE

Create stunning double exposure effects with this camera app. Capture two photos in real-time or select from your gallery to blend them into unique art. Adjust colors and enjoy a simple, intuitive editing process.

Highlights
  • Real-time double exposure capture
  • Mix photos from gallery
  • Front and rear camera support
  • Built-in double exposure effects
  • Photo color adjustment tools
Features
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CamDE is a Double Exposure Effects camera application. With CamDE, you can capture the double exposure of a SLR camera in real time. Steps for usage 1, take the first photo 2, select the mixed mode, take the second photo 3, The camera will automatically mix the renderings, edits and saves the photo Feature of product - Simple camera shooting function, you need to take 2 photos to mix - Support camera real-time shooting and preview - Support front and rear shooting mixing effects - Support for selecting 2 photos from the gallery for mixed editing - Built-in 20+ preferred double exposure - Support photo color adjustment, including exposure, chroma, brightness, etc. Hurry and download and try it out, you can also shoot amazing art photos! Privacy Policy:https://note.youdao.com/s/ObRqU7gN Terms of Service: http://note.youdao.com/s/RzEbe4PG

About

Alumina Light Meter

This app helps you understand and improve the lighting in your environment. It uses your device's camera to scan rooms, assess brightness, glare, and warmth, and provides simple recommendations for various uses like work, reading, or video calls. It offers practical guidance without complex technical readings.

Highlights
  • Scan rooms with device camera
  • Assess brightness, glare, and warmth
  • Receive practical lighting recommendations
  • Use specialized modes for different activities
  • Compare lighting between two spots
  • Map rooms with AR/LiDAR support
  • Save scans locally
Features
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Alumina Light Meter helps you understand and improve the light around you. Use your iPhone to scan a room, check brightness, review glare, understand warmth, compare spots, and get simple recommendations for everyday lighting decisions. Instead of showing confusing charts or technical readings, Alumina gives you a clear Light Score and practical guidance based on how you want to use the space. Use Alumina for: • Work and desk lighting • Reading areas • Video call setup • Wind down and evening lighting • Plant light checks • Room lighting comparisons • Brightness, glare, and warmth review Key features: • Scan a room in seconds • View a simple Light Score • Check brightness, glare, and warmth • Use modes for Work, Reading, Video Call, Wind Down, and Plant • Compare two spots to see which is better • Map rooms with AR and LiDAR support • Mark windows and light sources • Get practical lighting recommendations • Save scans locally for later review Built for everyday questions: • Is this desk too dim for focused work? • Is this chair good for reading? • Is my video call setup too harsh or backlit? • Is this room too bright at night? • Is this plant spot dim, moderate, or bright? • Which area has better natural light? Private by design: • On-device processing • No account required • No cloud dependency for core use • Local scan history Alumina is designed to make lighting feel simple, useful, and easy to understand. Scan a space, get a clear answer, and improve the room with practical recommendations. Upgrade for full access to premium lighting tools, room scans, comparisons, saved history, and advanced recommendations

Screenshots

CamDE4 screens
Alumina Light Meter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Alumina Light Meter at Free against CamDE's $2.99. Alumina Light Meter also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and update cadence (monthly vs every 26 months). CamDE's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (9 vs 1). On 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

Alumina Light Meter is free to download; CamDE costs $2.99 up front. Alumina Light Meter sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year. CamDE asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Alumina Light Meter holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CamDE has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CamDE ships an update every 26 months, Alumina Light Meter monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
CamDE versus Alumina Light Meter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCamDEAlumina Light Meter
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (9 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews37.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 26 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer晓乾 郑Forgio Technologies, LLC

Customer experience

CamDE

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive37.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative50.0%

Alumina Light Meter

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

CamDE

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Alumina Light Meter

Subscriptions2
  • Alumina Pro Annual$2.991 Year
  • Alumina Pro Annual$4.991 Year
One-time2
  • Alumina Pro Lifetime$4.49
  • Alumina Pro Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is CamDE free?
CamDE costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Alumina Light Meter free?
Alumina Light Meter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CamDE or Alumina Light Meter?
Alumina Light Meter is rated higher. CamDE averages 4.4 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Alumina Light Meter averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do CamDE or Alumina Light Meter have ads?
Neither CamDE nor Alumina Light Meter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CamDE or Alumina Light Meter?
CamDE ships an update every 26 months, and Alumina Light Meter monthly. Most recently, CamDE was updated on November 7, 2026 and Alumina Light Meter on October 31, 2026.

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