Comparison

DtRcv vs LUX

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

Head to head
About

DtRcv

Features
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■Receives and displays measurement data in a list By connecting to Tohnichi Digital products, measurement data including measured torque and angle values are received and displayed in a list. ■File output of received measurement data Output data format is selectable from Excel/CSV. Only specific data can be selected from a list and output to a file. ■Available to add date and time to the received measurement data Date and time management is possible by adding date and time of the iOS device to the received data. ■Customize the data to be output to a file The direction (column/row) of the output measurement data can be changed. It is also possible to select and output only the necessary items for a file. ■Compatible with Tohnichi Bluetooth devices Easily-connection, by scanning for surrounding Tohnichi products. List the scanned Tohnichi Bluetooth devices and select a device to connect. * Products that support dual mode can be used.

About

LUX

Measure ambient light levels in lux or foot-candles instantly. Useful for photography, plant care, or verifying brightness for various tasks. Offers advanced features like color temperature and measurement history for premium users.

Highlights
  • Instant lux measurement
  • Color temperature (CCT) reading
  • Foot-candle unit toggle
  • Min/Avg/Max lux tracking
  • Measurement history (Premium)
  • CSV export (Premium)
Features
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LUX is a light meter app that measures illuminance (lux) wherever you are. Open the app and instantly see how bright your space is. When to use it - Check lighting in your living room, office, or study area - Set up photography or video shoots - Compare brightness between rooms or times of day - Verify light levels for plants or aquariums - Confirm any task has the right brightness Features - Instant measurement on launch - Hold the value or freeze the screen - Color temperature (CCT / Kelvin) measurement - Auto-recorded Min / Avg / Max lux during a session - Foot-candle (fc) unit toggle - Compare with reference levels by scene (some features need Premium) - Measurement history (Premium) - CSV / PDF export (Premium) - PPFD / DLI calculation for plants (Premium) - Continuous logging with charts (Premium) Measurements are processed on-device. Terms of Use: https://kojitorishima.org/en/products/lux/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://kojitorishima.org/en/products/lux/privacy/

Screenshots

DtRcv4 screens
LUX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DtRcv at none against LUX's 2. DtRcv also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price 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. LUX sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. DtRcv asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
DtRcv versus LUX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDtRcvLUX
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTOHNICHI MFG.CO., LTD.koji torishima

In-app purchases

None

DtRcv

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

LUX

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan7 Days trial$11.991 Year

Questions

Is DtRcv free?
DtRcv is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LUX free?
LUX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DtRcv or LUX have ads?
LUX shows ads; DtRcv does not.

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