# Pocket Light Meter vs RETO3D PRO

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pocket Light Meter at 87% against RETO3D PRO's 31%. Pocket Light Meter also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (1K vs 38). RETO3D PRO's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and price ($4.99 vs $9.99). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Pocket Light Meter costs $9.99 and RETO3D PRO $4.99 up front. Pocket Light Meter sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. RETO3D PRO asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pocket Light Meter holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pocket Light Meter has 1K ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Pocket Light Meter's written reviews are positive against 31% of RETO3D PRO's.

Pocket Light Meter ships an update fortnightly, RETO3D PRO monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pocket Light Meter | RETO3D PRO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **$4.99** |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-light-meter/id381698089/reviews)** | [3.0 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reto3d-pro/id1471496334/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 38 |
| Positive reviews | **87.1% of reviews** | 30.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#187** | — |
| Size | 34 MB | 290 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nuwaste studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/338524950) | [RETO PRODUCTION LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1463746642) |

## What reviewers say

### Pocket Light Meter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-light-meter/id381698089)

**Currently charting:** #187 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

This app functions as a portable light meter, essential for film photographers using manual cameras. It accurately measures reflected light and provides reciprocity calculations for precise exposure control.

**Highlights:** Portable light meter, Reflected light measurement, Reciprocity calculations, Indispensable for film photography, Manual camera compatible

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ads remover | $1.99 | one-time |
| pint for the developer and get rid of the ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| donation to the developer | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate light metering
- 📷 Useful for film photography
- 🔍 Spot metering feature
- 🔧 Customizable settings
- 🔋 Always available on phone

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Freezes or crashes in low light or with recent iOS updates
- 🔍 Unclear if spot or average metering
- 📊 Outdated user interface design
- 🔌 Ads can be distracting

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes or freezes with recent iOS updates
- Inconsistent metering in low light conditions
- Issues with saving metering data to photos

**Requested features**

- Add histogram display
- Implement manual mode to lock aperture/shutter
- Support for flash metering
- Improve low-light performance
- Provide more metering mode options (spot, center-weighted, etc.)


### RETO3D PRO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reto3d-pro/id1471496334)

Create captivating 3D effect videos from your photos. This app allows you to edit multiple images, add various visual effects, and customize your creations with ease. Share your unique 3D videos instantly on social media.

**Highlights:** Generate 3D effect videos, Edit up to 4 photos, Remove watermark, Apply photo effects, Add video effects (Frame in Frame, Light Leak, Film Border, Zoom, Dust), Crop and rotate video, Save and share creations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pocket Light Meter free?

Pocket Light Meter costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is RETO3D PRO free?

RETO3D PRO costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pocket Light Meter or RETO3D PRO?

Pocket Light Meter is rated higher. Pocket Light Meter averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while RETO3D PRO averages 3.0 from 38 ratings.

### Do Pocket Light Meter or RETO3D PRO have ads?

Neither Pocket Light Meter nor RETO3D PRO shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pocket Light Meter or RETO3D PRO?

Pocket Light Meter ships an update fortnightly, and RETO3D PRO monthly. Most recently, Pocket Light Meter was updated on October 20, 2026 and RETO3D PRO on October 19, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*