Comparison

Light Meter Pro vs LutzNDI

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

Head to head
About

Light Meter Pro

This app helps photographers and videographers measure light accurately for perfect exposure. It offers real-time data, customizable alerts, and a user-friendly interface to enhance creative projects.

Highlights
  • Precision light measurements
  • Real-time data monitoring
  • Customizable lighting alerts
  • User-friendly interface
  • Advanced calibration technology
Features
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Transform the way you capture and create with Light Meter Pro, the ultimate light meter app for photographers, videographers, and lighting enthusiasts. Engineered for precision and ease, Light Meter Pro ensures you achieve perfect exposure and lighting every time. Unlock the full potential of your photography and videography with Light Meter Pro, your ultimate light measurement companion. Designed for both amateurs and professionals, Light Meter Pro provides real-time, accurate light readings right from your smartphone. Key features include: + Precision Measurements: Capture precise light levels with our advanced calibration technology. + Real-Time Data: Monitor light intensity and adjust settings on-the-fly for perfect exposures. + Customizable Alerts: Set thresholds and receive notifications for optimal lighting conditions. + User-Friendly Interface: Navigate effortlessly with a sleek design and intuitive controls. Whether you're capturing breathtaking landscapes, shooting high-quality videos, or setting up intricate lighting for portraits, Light Meter Pro ensures you always get the perfect shot. Illuminate your creative journey and achieve stunning results with confidence. Privacy Policy: https://spectra.design/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://spectra.design/terms-of-use

About

LutzNDI

Features
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LutzNDI – Professional NDI® Video Monitor for iPad & iPhone Transform your iOS device into a professional broadcast monitor. LutzNDI is the ultimate NDI® video monitoring app for broadcast engineers, live production teams, streaming professionals, and video creators. Designed for studio-quality performance, it delivers real-time, low-latency NDI monitoring with advanced tools normally found only in expensive hardware systems. Whether you’re in a live control room, on location for multi-camera production, teaching broadcast workflows, or running a remote streaming studio, LutzNDI gives you the power, precision, and portability to monitor and analyze your NDI video sources—anywhere on your network. Key Features Professional NDI Video Monitoring Real-time discovery of all NDI sources on your local network Single Source Mode for full-screen, high-quality monitoring Multi-Source Grid Mode – View up to 4 NDI streams at once (2x2 layout) Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode for main + preview feeds Low-latency streaming with adaptive bandwidth management Auto source detection via Bonjour / mDNS Studio-Grade Video Scopes (iPad Exclusive) Waveform Monitor for accurate luminance analysis RGB Histogram for precise exposure control Vectorscope for color accuracy & broadcast compliance RGB Parade for detailed channel separation GPU-accelerated Metal rendering for ultra-smooth 60fps scope updates Color Grading & LUT Support Real-time 3D LUT application with adjustable intensity Import custom .cube LUTs for on-set look management Built-in LUT presets for popular film and broadcast styles Hardware-accelerated color processing for zero lag Annotation & QC Tools Freeze any frame for technical review & annotation Draw overlays directly on paused frames Add safe area masks (action safe, title safe) and custom overlays On-screen performance metrics: FPS, resolution, connection quality Perfect For: Broadcast Engineers – Studio & OB truck monitoring Live Streaming Producers – Multi-camera control rooms Film & TV Production Crews – On-set reference monitoring Video Engineers – Signal quality checks & color analysis Post-Production Teams – Client review stations Houses of Worship – Affordable multi-camera monitoring Educational Programs – Teaching live production workflows Why LutzNDI? Replaces hardware monitors costing $5,000–$50,000 Portable – Use your iPad or iPhone anywhere on your network All-in-one solution – Multi-source, scopes, LUTs, overlays in one app Optimized for iOS – Metal-based rendering, smooth gestures, efficient memory use Proven Stability – Designed for long sessions without dropping frames

Screenshots

Light Meter Pro4 screens
LutzNDI2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Light Meter Pro at Free against LutzNDI's $4.99. LutzNDI's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Light Meter Pro is free to download; LutzNDI costs $4.99 up front. Light Meter Pro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. LutzNDI asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Light Meter Pro versus LutzNDI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLight Meter ProLutzNDI
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSpectra, IncorporatedJosh Wright

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Light Meter Pro

Subscriptions3
  • Light Meter Plus$3.991 Month
  • Light Meter Plus7 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Light Meter Plus$9.991 Year
None

LutzNDI

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Light Meter Pro free?
Light Meter Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LutzNDI free?
LutzNDI costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Light Meter Pro or LutzNDI have ads?
Neither Light Meter Pro nor LutzNDI shows ads.

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