Comparison

Sun Moon Times vs Minimal Light Meter

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

Head to head
About

Sun Moon Times

Features
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Photography is the art of light and shadow. In a day, the sun's height is different, and the intensity of the sun's light we feel is also different. Different sun's light will have different effects on photography. During the day, because the sun's light is very strong and the light is hard, it is easy to form strong light and shadow contrast, which is usually not conducive to photography. At night, because there is no sunlight, the scenery is very dim and it is usually difficult to take pictures. Around sunrise and sunset, there is usually ideal light, and the photos taken are ideal. " The golden moment "is the moment when the sun is between 6 ° and minus 4 ° in height, lasting about 40 minutes, at which time the sky will present a beautiful glow, making it an ideal moment to take photos." Blues moment "refers to the time when the sun's height is between minus 4 degrees and minus 6 degrees, which lasts between 16 and 24 minutes. "Blues Time" when the sun is already below the ground level, the sky will appear quiet blue, and the sky will gradually change from warm to cold. At this time, the blue saturation of the photos taken is relatively high, which is a rare photography opportunity Sunrise and sunset time are very different in different geographical locations and seasons. The "Sunlight and Moonlight" App can provide the local daily "sunrise and sunset" time, as well as the corresponding "golden moment" and "blues moment" to help photographers determine the shooting time.

About

Minimal Light Meter

This app provides film photographers with precise exposure readings using their iPhone camera. It allows for locking aperture or shutter speed and supports custom ISO settings for various film types. The interface is designed for clarity and ease of use in any lighting condition.

Highlights
  • Reflective light metering
  • Aperture or shutter priority
  • Custom ISO settings
  • Dimmed camera preview
  • High-contrast text
  • Offline functionality
Features
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A focused light meter for film photographers who want exposure details without the clutter. Point your iPhone at the scene, lock aperture or shutter, and get a clear reading you can trust on set or in the field. Dim the live preview when you need the numbers, not the viewfinder, and set any ISO, including odd ratings for old or expired stock. Features • Reflective light metering with your iPhone camera • Aperture or shutter priority. Lock one, meter for the other • Dim the camera preview to keep attention on exposure • Fully custom ISO, including non-standard film ratings • Add or hide shutter speeds and f-stops to match your kit • High-contrast text for bright outdoor shooting • Fast, minimal interface with no accounts or ads • Works offline, on device Built for analog shooters, Instant film, and anyone who still dials exposure by hand.

Screenshots

Sun Moon Times4 screens
Minimal Light Meter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Sun Moon Times at Free against Minimal Light Meter's $0.99. Sun Moon Times also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 14 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). Minimal Light Meter's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Sun Moon Times is free to download; Minimal Light Meter costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sun Moon Times ships an update every 2 weeks, Minimal Light Meter every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Sun Moon Times versus Minimal Light Meter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSun Moon TimesMinimal Light Meter
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 14 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS9.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKissShell Technology (Beijing) Co.,Ltd.Jack Kroll

In-app purchases

None

Sun Moon Times

No in-app purchases

None

Minimal Light Meter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sun Moon Times free?
Sun Moon Times is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Minimal Light Meter free?
Minimal Light Meter costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sun Moon Times or Minimal Light Meter have ads?
Sun Moon Times shows ads; Minimal Light Meter does not.
Which is updated more often, Sun Moon Times or Minimal Light Meter?
Sun Moon Times ships an update every 2 weeks, and Minimal Light Meter every 14 months. Most recently, Sun Moon Times was updated on November 7, 2026 and Minimal Light Meter on November 4, 2026.

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