Comparison

Light Meter vs GPF Network Console

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

Head to head
About

Light Meter

This app functions as a precise and user-friendly light meter using your phone's built-in sensors. It measures illuminance, color temperature, PPFD/PAR, DLI, and luminous flux in real-time. It also includes a calculator for various illumination parameters and allows sharing or saving of measurements.

Highlights
  • Real-time illuminance measurement
  • Color temperature measurement
  • PPFD/PAR and DLI calculation
  • Built-in illumination calculator
  • Share and save measurements
  • No additional equipment needed
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Lux-525 Pro – universal, highly-precise, and easy to use light meter. - Requires no additional equipment, everything you need is already in your phone - Calibrated with professional light meter - Smart algorithm provides unsurpassed accuracy in all conditions - Real-time measurements of illuminance, color temperature, PPFD/PAR, DLI and luminous flux - Large collection of light sources necessary for accurate calculation of PPFD/PAR and DLI - Built-in calculator for convenient and precise calculation of various illumination parameters (PPFD, DLI, Lux, Fc, Lumens) - Share your measurements via a text message or email or save them to your phone Lux-525 Pro is the best-in-class digital light meter on the phone. It is intended for personal use and may not fully replace industrial-grade light meters. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://n17dev.web.app/light-meter/policy.html

About

GPF Network Console

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GPF Network Console is a focused utility that centralizes access to your web-based tools through fully customizable bookmarks. Create, manage, and organize your own bookmark list with custom titles and URLs. Entries are automatically validated, normalized, and securely stored on-device. Bookmarks persist across app restarts and device reboots, ensuring continuous availability. Reorder bookmarks at any time using a dedicated Reorder mode, allowing you to prioritize destinations with simple drag-and-drop organization. Access saved destinations instantly through a clean, distraction-free interface designed for speed and operational efficiency. Deletion is immediate and permanent, and the system remains stable even after force closing the app. GPF Network Console streamlines repeated web access workflows with reliable local storage and a minimal, purpose-driven design.

Screenshots

Light Meter4 screens
GPF Network Console3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GPF Network Console at none against Light Meter's 4. GPF Network Console also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 10 months). Light Meter's advantage is iOS requirement (15.5 vs 18.6). 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 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. GPF Network Console asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Light Meter ships an update every 10 months, GPF Network Console every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Light Meter versus GPF Network Console: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLight MeterGPF Network Console
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (116 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings116 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.5 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrey IvankinGian Paolo Fontani

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Light Meter

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$4.991 Month
One-time2
  • Premium Lifetime Subscription$19.99
  • Premium Lifetime Subscription$29.99
None

GPF Network Console

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Light Meter free?
Light Meter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GPF Network Console free?
GPF Network Console is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Light Meter or GPF Network Console have ads?
Neither Light Meter nor GPF Network Console shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Light Meter or GPF Network Console?
Light Meter ships an update every 10 months, and GPF Network Console every 4 days. Most recently, Light Meter was updated on October 21, 2026 and GPF Network Console on October 7, 2026.

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