# Dip Calc vs Luxmeter

The clearest difference is price: Luxmeter at Free against Dip Calc's $0.99. Luxmeter also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (257 vs 2). Dip Calc's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 8%) and in-app purchases (none vs 7). On update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Luxmeter is free to download; Dip Calc costs $0.99 up front. Luxmeter sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Dip Calc asks for nothing beyond the download.

Luxmeter holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Luxmeter has 257 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Dip Calc's written reviews are positive against 8% of Luxmeter's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Dip Calc ships an update every 8 days, Luxmeter every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dip Calc | Luxmeter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dip-calc/id1603724601/reviews) | **[4.4 (257 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/luxmeter-lux-light-meter/id6746211051/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **257** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 7.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 1 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.2** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CHRISTOPHER GEORGE RUSTAGE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1602304843) | [STOMBERG s.r.o](https://appshunter.io/developer/1703467445) |

## What reviewers say

### Dip Calc

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dip-calc/id1603724601)

Instantly calculate DMX dip switch settings for lighting equipment. Quickly convert DMX addresses to switch positions or build addresses by tapping switches. Includes a built-in torch for dark environments.

**Highlights:** Calculate DMX dip switch settings from address, Tap switches to build/adjust address, On-screen number pad for address entry, Adjustable increment value, Save favorite increment presets, Store setup notes for jobs, Built-in torch control

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Luxmeter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/luxmeter-lux-light-meter/id6746211051)

This app measures light intensity in lux and provides real-time exposure suggestions for photography. It offers customizable settings for shutter speed, aperture, and ISO, with options for both front and back cameras. It's designed for personal use to optimize lighting and capture better photos.

**Highlights:** Light intensity measurement (lux, foot-candles), Real-time color temperature readings, Exposure suggestions, Manual shutter speed, aperture, ISO control, Front and back camera support, Customizable settings

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Luxmeter Pro | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Luxmeter Pro | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Luxmeter Pro | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Luxmeter Pro | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Luxmeter Pro | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Luxmeter Pro | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Luxmeter Pro | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dip Calc free?

Dip Calc costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Luxmeter free?

Luxmeter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Dip Calc or Luxmeter?

Luxmeter is rated higher. Dip Calc averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Luxmeter averages 4.4 from 257 ratings.

### Do Dip Calc or Luxmeter have ads?

Luxmeter shows ads; Dip Calc does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dip Calc or Luxmeter?

Dip Calc ships an update every 8 days, and Luxmeter every 5 days. Most recently, Dip Calc was updated on November 3, 2026 and Luxmeter on November 8, 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.*