# Lightme vs PocketMeter Pro

The clearest difference is price: Lightme at Free against PocketMeter Pro's $9.99. Lightme also leads on ratings volume (950 vs 6) and device support (3 vs 1). PocketMeter Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (100% vs 91%). On rating and ads there is nothing between them.

Lightme is free to download; PocketMeter Pro costs $9.99 up front. Lightme sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. PocketMeter Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

PocketMeter Pro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lightme has 950 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Lightme's written reviews are positive against 100% of PocketMeter Pro's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lightme | PocketMeter Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $9.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (950 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightme-lightmeter/id1509033790/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketmeter-pro/id6792011398/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **950** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 90.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 10 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Giuseppe Bertolini](https://appshunter.io/developer/1509033789) | [Studio C-41 Productions, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6792011400) |

## What reviewers say

### Lightme

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightme-lightmeter/id1509033790)

This app provides a powerful yet simple light metering tool for photographers. It offers advanced features like spot metering, zone system implementation, and reciprocity failure compensation, alongside a clean interface for easy one-handed use. It supports a wide range of films and camera setups, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced users.

**Highlights:** Multiple aperture/shutterspeed combinations, Spot metering with variable zoom, Automatic reciprocity failure compensation, Pinhole mode with timer, Incident light metering with calibration, Black and white preview, Film stock selection

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Guanciale | $9.99 | one-time |
| Parmigiano | $16.99 | one-time |
| Pizza for two | $29.99 | one-time |
| Do this full-time | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate metering
- 👍 Intuitive and clean interface
- 💡 Comprehensive features (spot metering, zone system, film stock selection, etc.)
- 🚀 Consistently accurate exposures
- 👍 Thoughtful design with user's needs in mind

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 👎 Confusing or cluttered interface for some users
- 👎 Tedious film selection process
- 🐛 Inaccurate metering in certain lighting conditions

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on iOS 16
- Metering issues with certain camera/lens combinations

**Requested features**

- Add shutter angle adjustment for cinematography
- Implement ISO lock feature
- Add more film stock profiles
- Improve film selection process (e.g. search, categories)
- Provide more customization options (e.g. interface themes)


### PocketMeter Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketmeter-pro/id6792011398)

This professional light meter app transforms your iPhone into a versatile tool for film photographers and cinematographers. It offers live exposure readings, tap-to-spot metering, and cinema-specific features like shutter angle and false color overlays.

**Highlights:** Live scene metering, Tap-to-spot metering, Lockable exposure dials, Cinema mode with shutter angle, False color exposure map, LiDAR rangefinder (Pro models), Save exposure logs with metadata

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lightme free?

Lightme is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PocketMeter Pro free?

PocketMeter Pro costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Lightme or PocketMeter Pro?

PocketMeter Pro is rated higher. Lightme averages 4.8 out of 5 from 950 ratings, while PocketMeter Pro averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Lightme or PocketMeter Pro have ads?

Neither Lightme nor PocketMeter Pro shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*