Comparison

LUXLab PRO vs Light Meter.

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

Head to head

About

LUXLab PRO

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"LUXLab PRO can control functions like recording, reading, deleting through Bluetooth connection, and draw up the curve of parameters like Illuminance so that the user can intuitively detect the parameters' trend.

About

Light Meter.

Features

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Measure Light Intensity with Precision! Accurately gauge the brightness in any environment using our Light Meter app. Perfect for photographers, videographers, and anyone needing to measure light levels. Record and track readings to ensure the ideal lighting for your projects. Terms Of Use https://github.com/projectuser-gl/terms/blob/main/light-meter.html Privacy Policy https://www.privacypolicies.com/live/bcfb1b5b-5181-4248-8f20-8330913b3e98

Screenshots

LUXLab PRO3 screens

Light Meter.4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LUXLab PRO at none against Light Meter.'s 1. LUXLab PRO also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.2). On price, ads 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. Light Meter. sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. LUXLab PRO asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LUXLab PRO ships an update every 8 days, Light Meter. every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on May 16, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level

LUXLab PRO versus Light Meter.: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	LUXLab PRO	Light Meter.
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 8 days — better	Every 6 weeks
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No — better	Yes
Devices	iPhone, iPod — better	iPhone
Requires iOS	11.0 — better	17.2
Further details — not scored
Size	1 MB	1 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Shenzhen Jumaoyuan Science and Technology Co., Ltd.	Muhammed Efdal incesu

In-app purchases

None

LUXLab PRO

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Light Meter.

One-time1

Light Meter Lifetime Premium$2.99

Questions

Is LUXLab PRO free?

LUXLab PRO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Light Meter. free?

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

Do LUXLab PRO or Light Meter. have ads?

Neither LUXLab PRO nor Light Meter. shows ads.

Which is updated more often, LUXLab PRO or Light Meter.?

LUXLab PRO ships an update every 8 days, and Light Meter. every 6 weeks. Most recently, LUXLab PRO was updated on May 16, 2026 and Light Meter. on September 13, 2026.