Comparison

Luxilux Light Meter vs Minolta Dimage

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

Head to head
About

Luxilux Light Meter

This app functions as a portable light meter for photographers, especially those using film cameras without built-in meters. It allows for precise exposure readings, offers various shooting modes, and lets you save your settings with preview images.

Highlights
  • Average and spot metering
  • Aperture priority mode
  • Shutter priority mode
  • Manual exposure mode
  • Save exposure settings with photos
  • Customizable camera profiles
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You like using your old film camera but it doesn't have a built-in light meter? The built-in meter is broken or requires special batteries? With Luxilux you always have a light meter in your pocket. --- METERING --- Luxilux will take an average reading of the image you see in the preview. Specify the area for the meter reading even more accurately by zooming in or out. If your device has two or three back cameras, you can switch between them. You can also tap on points of interest to expose correctly for them. --- MODES --- Use Luxilux in aperture priority mode (Av) by choosing the ISO and aperture, and Luxilux will calculate the right shutter speed to get a proper exposure. Use it in shutter priority mode (Tv) by choosing the ISO and the shutter speed, and Luxilux will calculate the right aperture to get a proper exposure. Manual mode (M) lets you change all values and shows you how much they differ from the calculated optimal exposure. --- SAVE EXPOSURES --- Tap "Save" and the currently selected settings are saved alongside a preview image into your photo library. If you give location permission you can also save where the measurement was taken. You can view your saved photos in Luxilux or in the Photos app. --- PROFILES --- You can choose between full stops, half stops or third stops for ISO, aperture and shutter speed. Specify the minimum and maximum values that your combination of camera, lens and film supports. Save these settings in profiles so you can quickly recall them.

About

Minolta Dimage

Features
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You can connect to MINOLTA Dimage MN68Z、MN52Z via this APP, realizing the functions of shooting, recording, changing the shooting parameters, playback images easily. And you can also share the images and video to the social network directly. This APP adopts a simple and beautiful UI style to bring you a new operating experience. Notice: 1. The APP supports iOS 16 or higher version. And it is supported at least iPhone X / iPad mini6 smart devices.

Screenshots

Luxilux Light Meter4 screens
Minolta Dimage3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Minolta Dimage at Free against Luxilux Light Meter's $5.99. On update cadence, 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

Minolta Dimage is free to download; Luxilux Light Meter costs $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Luxilux Light Meter ships an update every 6 weeks, Minolta Dimage every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Luxilux Light Meter versus Minolta Dimage: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLuxilux Light MeterMinolta Dimage
Price$5.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (75 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings75 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristian LobachSintai Optical (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

Luxilux Light Meter

No in-app purchases

None

Minolta Dimage

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Luxilux Light Meter free?
Luxilux Light Meter costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Minolta Dimage free?
Minolta Dimage is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Luxilux Light Meter or Minolta Dimage have ads?
Neither Luxilux Light Meter nor Minolta Dimage shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Luxilux Light Meter or Minolta Dimage?
Luxilux Light Meter ships an update every 6 weeks, and Minolta Dimage every 2 months. Most recently, Luxilux Light Meter was updated on October 29, 2026 and Minolta Dimage on October 27, 2026.

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