# LightScope vs StudioMonitor

The clearest difference is price: StudioMonitor at Free against LightScope's $9.99. LightScope's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.5). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

StudioMonitor is free to download; LightScope costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | LightScope | StudioMonitor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Positive reviews | 41.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Size | 2 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 18.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Byungil Park](https://appshunter.io/developer/318781673) | [Melissa Zwick](https://appshunter.io/developer/1616726350) |

## What reviewers say

### LightScope

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightscope-light-and-ev-meter/id1572227924)

This app uses your device's camera to measure and analyze various light properties, including illuminance, luminous intensity, and color temperature. It offers real-time histograms, contrast ratio, and noise measurements, with options for image capture and history tracking.

**Highlights:** Illuminance (lux) measurement, Luminous intensity (candela) calculation, Color temperature (K) analysis, Real-time histogram, Contrast ratio measurement, Image capture and storage, Measurement history and trends

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### StudioMonitor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studiomonitor-live-video/id6762066648)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LightScope free?

LightScope costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is StudioMonitor free?

StudioMonitor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do LightScope or StudioMonitor have ads?

Neither LightScope nor StudioMonitor 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.*