# LUX vs PointNinja

The clearest difference is ads: PointNinja at none against LUX's shown. PointNinja also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 10 days) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LUX sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and PointNinja sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

LUX ships an update every 10 days, PointNinja every 4 days. Both last shipped on September 9, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | LUX | PointNinja |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 17 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [koji torishima](https://appshunter.io/developer/1622793467) | [EulerWorks LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1798377839) |

## What reviewers say

### LUX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lux-illuminance-meter/id1631156210)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly Plan | $11.99 | per year |


### PointNinja

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pointninja/id6759920734)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LUX free?

LUX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PointNinja free?

PointNinja is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do LUX or PointNinja have ads?

LUX shows ads; PointNinja does not.

### Which is updated more often, LUX or PointNinja?

LUX ships an update every 10 days, and PointNinja every 4 days. Most recently, LUX was updated on September 9, 2026 and PointNinja on September 9, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*