DtRcv vs LUX
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DtRcv
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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.
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.
- Instant lux measurement
- Color temperature (CCT) reading
- Foot-candle unit toggle
- Min/Avg/Max lux tracking
- Measurement history (Premium)
- CSV export (Premium)
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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/
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. LUX sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. DtRcv asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | DtRcv | LUX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 60.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TOHNICHI MFG.CO., LTD. | koji torishima |
In-app purchases
DtRcv
No in-app purchases
LUX
- Monthly Plan7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Yearly Plan7 Days trial$11.991 Year









