Comparison

Light Meter LM vs Screaming Screen

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

Head to head
About

Light Meter LM

Transform your smartphone into a professional light meter. Measure illuminance and color temperature with scientifically validated accuracy, trusted by professionals. Requires a simple diffuser for precise readings.

Highlights
  • Measure illuminance (lux/foot-candle)
  • Measure color temperature (Kelvin)
  • Industry-leading accuracy
  • Pre-calibrated for your device
  • Low light sensitivity
  • Save peak reading
  • Custom calibration option
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Turn your smartphone into a professional-grade light meter. Measure illuminance (lux/foot-candle) and color temperature (CCT in Kelvin) with unmatched accuracy — trusted by photographers, engineers, and lighting professionals worldwide. Why waste money on a hardware meter when you’re already carrying one in your pocket? The LM-3000 offers the same quality and usability as a traditional hardware light meter. Developed by optics scientists at the Zurich University of Applied Sciences, LM-3000 is the only light meter app scientifically validated for accuracy. It achieves professional-grade precision by leveraging your iPhone's front-facing camera sensor with advanced RAW image processing. Unlike relying on estimates like other apps, it adheres to the ISO/CIE 19476 standard, ensuring measurements you can trust for critical applications. MEASUREMENTS ⎷ Illuminance in lux or foot-candles ⎷ Correlated color temperature in kelvin FEATURES ⎷ Industry-leading accuracy, matching professional high-end lux meters ⎷ Pre-calibrated for your specific device ⎷ Excellent low light sensitivity to detect light pollution ⎷ No ads ⎷ No Bluetooth and location permission required ⎷ In-app manual ⎷ Save peak reading ⎷ HOLD function with acoustic signal ⎷ Custom calibration option to align readings to another meter DIFFUSER REQUIRED Like every real light meter, the LM-3000 requires a diffuser to measure accurately. A diffuser scatters incoming light evenly on the sensor and prevents hotspots. While it may sound complex, the solution is surprisingly easy. You have two options: 1) Easily build a diffuser yourself in less than a minute using standard printer paper. This is accurate enough for most use cases. 2) Get the dedicated Diffuser Accessory (free worldwide shipping) for best accuracy and convenience. More details on https://lightray.io/diffuser/ (!) Avoid apps that don’t require a diffuser! They are inaccurate because they ignore the basic physics of light measurement. TRY BEFORE YOU BUY The LM-3000 is free to download and comes with a free trial period. The trial period lasts for two non-consecutive days, giving you enough time to see if the app fits your needs. The status of your free trial will be shown as the "battery level" on the top right of the LM-3000's display and on the "Battery Status" screen. Once your light meter's "battery" is depleted, you may choose a Charging Option to keep using the app. You can pick what works best for you: → Single Charge — top-up for another 48 hours (perfect for occasional use), → Continuous Charging — a monthly subscription (great if you use it regularly), → Unlimited Battery — a one-time purchase for unlimited lifetime access LM-3000 is the result of over five years of dedicated research and development, ensuring you get a tool that is precise and reliable. Every in-app purchase supports future development and helps keep the app ad-free for everyone. As a member of 1% for the Planet, we donate at least one percent of all revenue to environmental non-profits — this is our way of giving back. ACCURACY Accuracy is not an afterthought — Apps developed by Lightray Innovation are developed according to the ISO/CIE 19476 standard. Thanks to RAW image processing and a default calibration per device model they’re able to match the performance of high quality traditional hardware light meters. To ensure quality we rigorously test our apps regularly on upcoming devices. DOWNLOAD FOR FREE. TRUSTED BY MILLIONS. LM-3000 is the go-to light meter for photographers, professionals, engineers, and lighting enthusiasts who rely on accurate measurements — not estimates or guesswork. Download for free today and experience the difference! See the app in action: https://youtu.be/EJW7NfE2qCk Terms and Conditions: https://lightray.io/lightmeter/terms/

About

Screaming Screen

Features
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Your phone is the loudest sign in the room. Type a message, tap FULL SCREEN — and Screaming Screen turns your phone into a glowing banner: giant auto-scaling text, maximum brightness, and a screen that never goes to sleep. MADE FOR REAL LIFE • Concerts & shows — cheer your idol from row Z • Airport pickups — a name sign nobody can miss • Parties, dates, bars — say it in 400-point type • Sports, protests, pranks — whatever needs to be LOUD WHY PEOPLE LOVE IT • Giant auto-scaling text — any language, any emoji • One-tap max brightness, screen stays awake • Landscape or portrait, mirror mode • 10 interface languages, light & dark theme • Works fully offline. No ads. No tracking. No account. GO PRO (one-time purchase, no subscription) • Animations: scrolling marquee with speeds, blink, pulse, rainbow • Attention flashes every 3–10 seconds: white burst, TV static, brightness blink, red alert • 5 premium display fonts — from pixel-arcade to elegant script • All future effects included Try before you buy: every PRO setup can be previewed freely and launched full-screen 5 times for free. Note: flashing effects may be unsuitable for people with photosensitive epilepsy. Long display at maximum brightness drains the battery faster. Questions? artembo@me.com

Screenshots

Light Meter LM4 screens
Screaming Screen4 screens

Verdict

The call

Light Meter LM and Screaming Screen are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

Both are free to download. Light Meter LM sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month and Screaming Screen sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Light Meter LM versus Screaming Screen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLight Meter LMScreaming Screen
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2.6K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews40.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.6K — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLightray Innovation GmbHArtem Morozov pr Racunarsko programiranje Novi Sad

Bugs and requests

Light Meter LM

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Diffuser not recognized even when used
  • App locks up/crashes
  • Constant diffuser pop-up interruptions

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to use rear camera
  • More flexible diffuser options
  • Improved accuracy without diffuser

Screaming Screen

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Light Meter LM

Subscriptions1
  • Continuous Charging$3.491 Month
One-time2
  • Single Charge$0.99
  • Unlimited Battery$19.99
1 purchases

Screaming Screen

One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$4.99

Questions

Is Light Meter LM free?
Light Meter LM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Screaming Screen free?
Screaming Screen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Light Meter LM or Screaming Screen have ads?
Neither Light Meter LM nor Screaming Screen shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Light Meter LM or Screaming Screen?
Light Meter LM ships an update monthly, and Screaming Screen monthly. Most recently, Light Meter LM was updated on November 7, 2026 and Screaming Screen on October 31, 2026.

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