Lux Light Meter for Mobile vs WCA Toolbox
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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)
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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
WCA Toolbox
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WCA Toolbox is a focused aviation calculator for wind correction angle (WCA) planning and holding-pattern wind prediction. Enter a course, wind direction, wind speed, and true airspeed to receive clear, pilot-facing guidance for wind correction angle, heading, groundspeed, headwind or tailwind, and crosswind. Results are presented in a clean format designed for quick flight-planning use. For holding patterns, WCA Toolbox calculates inbound and outbound guidance from your magnetic inbound track and true wind data. The high-precision method models the complete racetrack, including both turns and straight legs, using a standard turn rate of 3° per second. It then determines an outbound heading and timing that aim to achieve your selected inbound time. A conventional 3× WCA approximation is also included as a familiar reference. Features • Wind correction angle, heading, groundspeed, and wind components • Magnetic inbound track entry for holding patterns • High-precision holding prediction with complete-pattern wind modelling • Right- and left-hand holding patterns • 1:00 and 1:30 inbound-time presets • Clear pilot-facing inbound and outbound heading guidance • Saved calculations stored locally on your device • Fully offline operation • Portrait-only, full-screen interface for a focused workflow Important notice WCA Toolbox is intended for flight-planning assistance only. It does not replace published procedures, ATC instructions, aircraft documentation, operational judgement, or instructor guidance. Always use current, authoritative aviation information.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WCA Toolbox at none against Lux Light Meter for Mobile's 7. WCA Toolbox also leads on ads (none vs shown). Lux Light Meter for Mobile's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price 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
Both are free to download. Lux Light Meter for Mobile sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. WCA Toolbox asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Lux Light Meter for Mobile | WCA Toolbox |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (236 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 17.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 236 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | WeBrain | Roland Emrich |
In-app purchases
Lux Light Meter for Mobile
- 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
WCA Toolbox
No in-app purchases
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