Comparison

Lux Light Meter for Mobile vs LightMeter Pro

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

Head to head
About

Lux Light Meter for Mobile

This app provides accurate and easy-to-use light measurements in lux and foot candles. It's ideal for photographers, plant owners, and anyone needing to assess ambient light levels in various spaces. Features include real-time color temperature measurement and calculation of the daily light integral.

Highlights
  • Real-time color temperature measurement
  • Lux and foot candle measurements
  • Daily light integral (DLI) calculation
  • Average and Max values
  • Optimal shooting value selection
  • Adjustable shooting values (shutter speed, aperture, ISO)
Features
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Light Meter - is the most accurate, easy-to-use and versatile light meter available. It is perfect for measuring and adjusting light levels in your environment. It is indispensable tool for the photographer, great for measuring light in your plants, workspace and other spaces. Features: - Measurement of color temperature in real time - Light measurements in lux and foot candles - The daily light integral (DLI) calculating - Average and Max values - Selection of optimal shooting values ​​in real time - Ability to change and fix individual values ​​(shutter speed, aperture, ISO) Please note, that the Light Meter app is not a replacement for a professional lux meter and should be used for personal needs only. If you have any questions or suggestions, please, contact us: info@webrain.ltd Privacy policy: https://webrain.ltd/lm/privacy-policy-light-meter-app.html Terms of service: https://webrain.ltd/lm/light-meter-terms-conditions.html

About

LightMeter Pro

Features
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LightMeter Pro turns your iPhone into a professional light meter — for photographers, filmmakers, and plant growers alike. PRECISE LIGHT MEASUREMENT - Real-time Lux, Foot-candle, and EV readings from your camera sensor - Color temperature in Kelvin with visual warm/cool bar - Continuous metering with smooth, responsive updates FULL MANUAL CONTROL - Set ISO, shutter speed, and aperture manually — just like a Sekonic or Gossen - Lock any parameter and let the others auto-adjust - Standard photography stops for all three values - Tap to switch between front and rear camera PLANT & GROW LIGHT MODE - Switch to Plant mode for PPFD readings (µmol/m²/s) - DLI (Daily Light Integral) calculator for optimal plant growth - Light source presets: LED, HPS, Fluorescent, Sunlight - Adjustable photoperiod (4-24h) for accurate DLI AI SCENE ANALYSIS - Point your camera at any scene and get instant lighting analysis - AI identifies scene type, lighting quality, and mood - Actionable recommendations to improve your setup - 10 scenario presets: Portrait, Product, Interview, Cinematic, and more DESIGNED FOR PROFESSIONALS - Live camera viewfinder with overlay controls - Premium dark interface — built for on-set use - Haptic feedback on every interaction - No ads. No clutter. Just precision. SUBSCRIPTION - 3 free AI scans per day - Pro unlocks unlimited AI analysis, manual shutter & aperture control - Weekly, annual, and lifetime plans available Perfect for photographers, DPs, gaffers, content creators, interior designers, plant parents, and anyone who works with light. AI & DATA PRIVACY AI Scene Analysis uses Anthropic's Claude technology. When you use this feature, your photo is sent securely to Anthropic's servers for processing. Images are not stored after analysis. No personal data is collected or shared. See our privacy policy for details. Privacy Policy: https://www.easytech-agency.net/privacy/lightmeter_pro Terms of Use: https://www.easytech-agency.net/terms

Screenshots

Lux Light Meter for Mobile4 screens
LightMeter Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: LightMeter Pro at none against Lux Light Meter for Mobile's shown. Lux Light Meter for Mobile's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). 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. Lux Light Meter for Mobile sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and LightMeter Pro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Lux Light Meter for Mobile versus LightMeter Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLux Light Meter for MobileLightMeter Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (236 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews17.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings236 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWeBrainAlexis Raimbault

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Lux Light Meter for Mobile

Subscriptions7
  • Lux Light Meter Pro3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Light Meter 1 Week7 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Lux Light Meter$5.991 Month
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  • Light Meter3 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Lux Meter$7.991 Year
  • Light Meter Pro$14.991 Year
  • Light Meter for Mobile3 Days trial$14.991 Year
3 purchases

LightMeter Pro

Subscriptions3
  • LightMeter Pro Weekly$2.997 Days
  • LightMeter Pro Monthly$5.991 Month
  • LightMeter Pro Yearly$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Lux Light Meter for Mobile free?
Lux Light Meter for Mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LightMeter Pro free?
LightMeter Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Lux Light Meter for Mobile or LightMeter Pro have ads?
Lux Light Meter for Mobile shows ads; LightMeter Pro does not.

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