Comparison

LightMeter35 vs pxCut

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

Head to head
About

LightMeter35

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
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I once bought a second-hand film camera, but the built-in light meter was broken. Then I started to build this lightweight light meter for all film photographers. A simple UI with a very hard-core, statistic-based, lux calculation inside. The only light meter you will need on the go. After a dozen months of absence, I am back and redesigned the whole UI from scratch, bringing back great skeuomorphism time. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to enhance your film photography journey with LightMeter35 2.0! Download the app now and join our growing community of analog lovers. Experience the magic of capturing moments on film with the most reliable and intuitive light meter app on the market.

About

pxCut

Features
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Hide private info in screenshots — fast. Blur, pixelate, crop, and mark up anything before you share it. Nothing leaves your device. HIDE WHAT'S PRIVATE • Pixelate or blur addresses, phone numbers, names, and faces with a swipe • Redact with shapes — rectangles, circles, lines, and stars • Spotlight one area and blur everything around it SAY EXACTLY WHAT YOU MEAN • Circle it, point to it, highlight it • Add text notes anywhere, at any angle • Crop straight to the part that matters SHARE WITH CONFIDENCE • Exports match exactly what you see on screen • Full resolution to Photos, Copy, or Share • Pick up any edit where you left off PRIVATE BY DESIGN pxCut only sees the screenshot you pick. It uses Apple's system photo picker — no library access, no cloud upload, no account, and no analytics on your images. MADE FOR • Anyone sharing screenshots online • Designers and PMs giving feedback • Support teams hiding customer data • Creators marking up references Built natively for iPhone and iPad. Some tools require pxCut Pro, available as an in-app purchase.

Screenshots

LightMeter351 screens
pxCut4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: pxCut at Free against LightMeter35's $3.99. LightMeter35's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On update cadence, 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

pxCut is free to download; LightMeter35 costs $3.99 up front. pxCut sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. LightMeter35 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LightMeter35 ships an update every 2 months, pxCut every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
LightMeter35 versus pxCut: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLightMeter35pxCut
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews88.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer徐阳 王Eager.app

In-app purchases

None

LightMeter35

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

pxCut

One-time1
  • pxCut Pro$8.99

Questions

Is LightMeter35 free?
LightMeter35 costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is pxCut free?
pxCut is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LightMeter35 or pxCut have ads?
Neither LightMeter35 nor pxCut shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LightMeter35 or pxCut?
LightMeter35 ships an update every 2 months, and pxCut every 6 weeks. Most recently, LightMeter35 was updated on October 24, 2026 and pxCut on October 24, 2026.

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