LEDVANCE LUX vs Luminosys
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LEDVANCE LUX
Measure light intensity in LUX to ensure optimal lighting for concentration at your desk or home office. This app helps you create a productive and comfortable workspace by recommending illuminants.
- Measure light brightness in LUX
- Real-time measurement
- Workplace optimization recommendations
- Attractive design
- Ease of use
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Find the perfect lighting for your workplace or home office. The correct lighting at your desk plays a major role in how concentrated you can be in your work. The LEDVANCE Lux-O-Meter application is a convenient light intensity meter that allows you to check lighting conditions anywhere. Ensure that the lighting at your desk or that of your children is appropriate and supports concentration. Especially in your home office, the application helps you transform your workplace or drawing table into a productive feel-good place. Features - Measuring light brightness in LUX - Attractive design - Ease of use - Recommendation of illuminants for workplace optimization - Real-time measurement Privacy policy: https://www.ledvance.com/consumer/company/about-ledvance/privacy-policy/privacy-policy-lux-o-meter-app/ Terms and Conditions: https://www.ledvance.com/consumer/company/about-ledvance/terms-of-use/terms-of-use-lux-o-meter-app
Luminosys
Accurately measure ambient light levels in Lux or Foot Candles using your phone's camera. This tool is ideal for photography, comparing light sources, or indoor gardening. It's designed for ease of use and provides precise readings.
- Measures light in Lux
- Measures light in Foot Candles (FC)
- Uses phone camera for accuracy
- Easy to use interface
- Suitable for photography
- Useful for indoor gardening
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Luminosys allows you to accurately measure the ambient light level in Lux or Foot Candles (FC). To do this, Luminosys uses your phone's camera in conjunction with a piece of paper to accurately measure the light level. It is very easy to use and is a great app for those looking for accurate light measurements for photography, comparing light sources, or indoor gardening.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: LEDVANCE LUX at none against Luminosys's shown. LEDVANCE LUX also leads on update cadence (every 5 months vs every 19 months) and review sentiment (93% vs 75%). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
LEDVANCE LUX ships an update every 5 months, Luminosys every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LEDVANCE LUX | Luminosys |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.3 (10 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 92.9% of reviews — better | 75.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 10 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months — better | Every 19 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LEDVANCE GmbH | Melissa Zwick |
Customer experience
LEDVANCE LUX
Luminosys
In-app purchases
LEDVANCE LUX
No in-app purchases
Luminosys
No in-app purchases
