Comparison

EtherMXSetM vs Plant Light Meter

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

Head to head
About

EtherMXSetM

Features
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EtherMXSetM アプリは、弊社製 DMX/Art-Net(sACN)変換装置である「EtherMX」およびその派生製品(ExD、Ex8)の設定を確認/変更するためのユーティリティです。すでに macOS 用に「EtherMXSet」を提供していましたが、ユーザー様の利便性向上のため、あらたにモバイル端末用のアプリを用意しました。お手持ちの iPhone や iPad を使用して、現場内を移動しながら、手軽に装置の設定の確認および変更を行うことができます。

About

Plant Light Meter

Measure light intensity for your plants using your phone's camera. Get lux, foot-candle, and professional PPFD readings for grow lights. Track daily light integral and get plant recommendations based on your environment.

Highlights
  • Lux and Foot Candle measurement
  • Professional PPFD and PAR readings
  • Daily Light Integral (DLI) tracking
  • Plant name tagging and recommendations
  • Manual and Continuous measurement modes
  • Front and rear camera support
  • Data export as CSV
Features
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Is your plant getting enough light? Find out in seconds. Light meter for plants — measures lux and foot candle intensity using your iPhone camera. Plus professional PPFD and PAR readings for grow lights, and Daily Light Integral (DLI) tracking. Designed specifically for indoor plant parents and serious growers. —————————————————————— WHY YOUR PLANTS NEED A LIGHT METER After overwatering, insufficient light is the #1 killer of indoor plants. Most plant owners guess — but different species need dramatically different light levels. A Snake Plant thrives in 500 lux. A Fiddle Leaf Fig needs 10,000+. Stop guessing. Start measuring. —————————————————————— WHAT MAKES THIS APP DIFFERENT Unlike generic lux meter apps built for electricians, Light Meter for Plant is designed for plant care: PROFESSIONAL PPFD & PAR (Premium) Switch the unit to PPFD for grow-light-grade readings in μmol/m²/s. Pick your light source (Sunlight, Cool LED, Warm LED, HPS, Fluorescent) for accurate conversions. PAR estimates included. DAILY LIGHT INTEGRAL (DLI) In continuous mode, the app tracks the total photosynthetic light your plant receives over 24 hours — the metric serious growers care about most. Save daily snapshots and review your DLI history. PLANT NAME TAGGING Tag each measurement with a plant name — pick from our 50+ plant database or add your own. Filter saved measurements by plant. See 7-day average lux per plant. PLANT RECOMMENDATIONS After every measurement, see which plants thrive in your current light conditions. 50+ plants with specific lux ranges. TWO MEASUREMENT MODES - Manual: Tap to take a single reading - Continuous: Real-time live monitoring with MIN, MAX, and AVG values THREE UNITS Switch between Lux, Foot Candle, and PPFD instantly. No conversion calculators needed. FRONT & REAR CAMERA Use your front camera for quick checks, or rear camera for precise readings in hard-to-reach spots. SAVE & COMPARE Save measurements with notes and plant tags. Track how light changes by window, season, or time of day. Export your data as CSV. LIGHT CATEGORIES Visual indicators show exactly where your reading falls: - Dark (0–500 lux) — Low light, far from windows - Shade (500–1,000 lux) — North-facing windows - Part Sun (1,000–4,000 lux) — East or west windows - Full Sun (4,000–5,000 lux) — South-facing windows - Direct Sun (5,000+ lux) — Direct sunlight exposure —————————————————————— PERFECT FOR - Indoor plant parents checking window light levels - Grow light users measuring PPFD output - Cannabis & vegetable growers tracking DLI - Office workers optimizing desk plant placement - Plant shop owners measuring display areas - Hydroponics enthusiasts —————————————————————— SIMPLE PRICING Free: unlimited live lux and foot-candle readings, 3 PPFD measurements to try and plant suggestions. You can save 1 measurement to your history; saving more requires Premium. Premium (one-time purchase, no subscription): PPFD/PAR mode, DLI tracking, all matching plants, unlimited history and the Home Screen widget. —————————————————————— Disclaimer: Light Meter for Plant uses your device camera sensor and provides estimated lux/PPFD values. For professional research-grade measurements, please use a dedicated quantum meter. Privacy Policy: https://kurtulusahmet.com/lightmeter/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: https://kurtulusahmet.com/lightmeter/term-of-use.html

Screenshots

EtherMXSetM4 screens
Plant Light Meter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EtherMXSetM at none against Plant Light Meter's 2. EtherMXSetM also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 17.0). Plant Light Meter's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 19 months). On price and ads 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

Both are free to download. Plant Light Meter sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. EtherMXSetM asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EtherMXSetM ships an update every 19 months, Plant Light Meter every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
EtherMXSetM versus Plant Light Meter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEtherMXSetMPlant Light Meter
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.2 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—13 — better
Update frequencyEvery 19 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS9.3 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerkuwatec K.K.Kurtulus Ahmet TEMEL

In-app purchases

None

EtherMXSetM

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Plant Light Meter

One-time2
  • Life Time Premium$2.99
  • Lifetime Premium$2.99

Questions

Is EtherMXSetM free?
EtherMXSetM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Plant Light Meter free?
Plant Light Meter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do EtherMXSetM or Plant Light Meter have ads?
Neither EtherMXSetM nor Plant Light Meter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EtherMXSetM or Plant Light Meter?
EtherMXSetM ships an update every 19 months, and Plant Light Meter every 6 weeks. Most recently, EtherMXSetM was updated on October 25, 2026 and Plant Light Meter on October 30, 2026.

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