# LightMeter35 vs Light Meter Ultra

The clearest difference is review sentiment: LightMeter35 at 89% against Light Meter Ultra's 37%. LightMeter35 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Light Meter Ultra's advantage is price (Free vs $3.99) and ratings volume (738 vs 6). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Light Meter Ultra is free to download; LightMeter35 costs $3.99 up front. Light Meter Ultra sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. LightMeter35 asks for nothing beyond the download.

LightMeter35 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Light Meter Ultra has 738 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of LightMeter35's written reviews are positive against 37% of Light Meter Ultra's.

LightMeter35 ships an update every 6 weeks, Light Meter Ultra every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LightMeter35 | Light Meter Ultra |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightmeter35/id1522046585/reviews)** | [4.7 (738 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-meter-ultra/id1558108173/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **738** |
| Positive reviews | **88.9% of reviews** | 37.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 3 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [徐阳 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/626655002) | [Ultrafine](https://appshunter.io/developer/1558108175) |

## What reviewers say

### LightMeter35

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightmeter35/id1522046585)

This app provides film photographers with a digital light meter, featuring a simple interface and precise lux calculations. It has been redesigned with skeuomorphic elements to enhance the analog photography experience.

**Highlights:** Light meter for film photographers, Simple UI, Statistic-based lux calculation, Skeuomorphic design, On-the-go usability

**In-app purchases:** none


### Light Meter Ultra

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-meter-ultra/id1558108173)

This app provides precise light metering for film photography, eliminating the need for external hardware. It offers various metering modes and customizable profiles to ensure perfect exposures for manual cameras. Advanced features like reciprocity failure correction are available with a PRO plan.

**Highlights:** Aperture Priority Metering, Shutter Priority Metering, Exposure Priority Metering, Customizable ISO, Shutter Speed, Aperture, Exposure Compensation, Reciprocity Failure Correction, Custom Camera Profiles

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Light Meter | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Light Meter | $11.99 | per month |
| Light Meter | $39.99 | per year |
| Light Meter | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate and fast metering
- 👍 Clean and intuitive interface
- 💡 Customizable settings (aperture, shutter, ISO)
- 🔍 Useful for analog/film photography

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Locked features behind paywall
- 🐛 Unreliable performance in low-light conditions
- 📱 Requires internet connection for full functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Camera integration issues causing failed exposures
- Inconsistent metering results compared to standalone meters

**Requested features**

- Offline mode for remote shooting
- Wider aperture and shutter speed range
- Support for more camera/film types
- Customizable exposure bias/compensation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LightMeter35 free?

LightMeter35 costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Light Meter Ultra free?

Light Meter Ultra is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, LightMeter35 or Light Meter Ultra?

LightMeter35 is rated higher. LightMeter35 averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Light Meter Ultra averages 4.7 from 738 ratings.

### Do LightMeter35 or Light Meter Ultra have ads?

Neither LightMeter35 nor Light Meter Ultra shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LightMeter35 or Light Meter Ultra?

LightMeter35 ships an update every 6 weeks, and Light Meter Ultra every 8 days. Most recently, LightMeter35 was updated on September 22, 2026 and Light Meter Ultra on September 25, 2026.

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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.*