# Pocket Light Meter vs Reciprocity Timer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pocket Light Meter at 87% against Reciprocity Timer's 33%. Pocket Light Meter also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.5) and ratings volume (1K vs 4). Reciprocity Timer's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $9.99) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Pocket Light Meter costs $9.99 and Reciprocity Timer $1.99 up front. Pocket Light Meter sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Reciprocity Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pocket Light Meter holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pocket Light Meter has 1K ratings behind it against 4, 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 33% of Reciprocity Timer's.

Pocket Light Meter ships an update fortnightly, Reciprocity Timer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pocket Light Meter | Reciprocity Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-light-meter/id381698089/reviews)** | [2.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reciprocity-timer/id459691262/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **87.1% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#86** | — |
| Size | 34 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nuwaste studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/338524950) | [Pump Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/459691265) |

## What reviewers say

### Pocket Light Meter

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

**Currently charting:** #86 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.)


### Reciprocity Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reciprocity-timer/id459691262)

This app helps film photographers calculate exposure compensation for reciprocity failure. It offers a standard version for basic calculations and a pro version with advanced features like note-taking and custom film databases. It also includes an exposure timer and filter compensation tools.

**Highlights:** Reciprocity compensation calculations, Exposure timer, Filter compensation slider, Note-keeping feature, Custom film and camera databases, Film stock favorites

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Reciprocity Timer Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pocket Light Meter free?

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

### Is Reciprocity Timer free?

Reciprocity Timer costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pocket Light Meter or Reciprocity Timer?

Pocket Light Meter is rated higher. Pocket Light Meter averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Reciprocity Timer averages 2.5 from 4 ratings.

### Do Pocket Light Meter or Reciprocity Timer have ads?

Neither Pocket Light Meter nor Reciprocity Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pocket Light Meter or Reciprocity Timer?

Pocket Light Meter ships an update fortnightly, and Reciprocity Timer every 2 months. Most recently, Pocket Light Meter was updated on October 14, 2026 and Reciprocity Timer on October 13, 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.*