Comparison

Kaedear vs Analog Light Meter

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

Head to head
About

Kaedear

Features
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Kaedearアプリを使用すると、ユーザーは、ドライブレコーダーのWiFi接続を介してドライブレコーダーによってキャプチャされた写真やビデオリソースを取得し、フォレンジック、共有などのユーザーのリソースの使用に合わせて特定の処理を実行できます。

About

Analog Light Meter

This app uses your device's camera to measure light exposure, displaying readings in a fun, analog-style format. It calculates EV and suggests shutter speed and aperture combinations. While it shows incident light, it actually measures reflected light.

Highlights
  • Camera-based light measurement
  • Analog display for readings
  • EV calculation
  • Shutter speed and F-number suggestions
  • Reflected light measurement
Features
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A light meter app for iPhone inspired by classic analog exposure meters. Set the ISO using the button at the bottom of the screen, then select a metering mode using the button in the upper-left corner. Use the monitor at the top center of the screen to check the metering area, then tap the light meter to take a reading. Based on the measured exposure, the analog-style dial rotates to show combinations of shutter speed and aperture. 【Main Features】 ・ISO setting ・Evaluative, Partial, and Spot metering modes ・On-screen display of the metering area ・Analog-style exposure dial ・Instructions available in Japanese and English Tap the “?” button in the upper-right corner at any time to view instructions. Note: The app is visually inspired by incident-light analog exposure meters, but exposure measurements are made using the iPhone camera.

Screenshots

Kaedear3 screens
Analog Light Meter1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Kaedear at none against Analog Light Meter's shown. Kaedear also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.2). Analog Light Meter's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kaedear ships an update every 5 months, Analog Light Meter monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
Kaedear versus Analog Light Meter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKaedearAnalog Light Meter
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS10.0 — better17.2
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKAEDEAR, K.K.Tadao Nishijima

In-app purchases

None

Kaedear

No in-app purchases

None

Analog Light Meter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kaedear free?
Kaedear is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Analog Light Meter free?
Analog Light Meter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Kaedear or Analog Light Meter have ads?
Analog Light Meter shows ads; Kaedear does not.
Which is updated more often, Kaedear or Analog Light Meter?
Kaedear ships an update every 5 months, and Analog Light Meter monthly. Most recently, Kaedear was updated on October 7, 2026 and Analog Light Meter on October 10, 2026.

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