Comparison

LensTutorial vs Lghtmtr

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

Head to head
About

LensTutorial

Learn photographic lens usage with interactive simulations and calculations. Visualize effects of lens controls and estimate parameters like angle of view and depth of field easily. Supports all modern cameras.

Highlights
  • Interactive lens simulations
  • Depth of field calculator
  • Angle of view estimation
  • 35-mm equivalent calculation
  • Subject magnification display
  • Support for modern cameras
Features
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LensTutorial is about learning to use photographic lenses the easy way. The app wraps all lens calculations into one package and allows you to quickly see them in action. Learning photography can be easy and we encourage you to use our app to facilitate this process. LensTutorial allows to simulate photographic lens usage and display effects of lens controls manipulation. The app combines both visual and interactive way of representing information with classic DOF calculator functionality. It allows to quickly estimate and visualize the following parameters on one screen: Angle of view Total depth of field Near range of depth Far range of depth 35-mm equivalent of focal length Subject magnification All modern cameras of various makers supported.

About

Lghtmtr

This app provides a minimalist light meter to help users determine ideal exposure settings for photography. It visually demonstrates the relationship between ISO, aperture, and shutter speed, making it intuitive for learning photographers.

Highlights
  • Minimalist light meter
  • Intuitive exposure settings
  • Visual feedback
  • Adjustable ISO, aperture, shutter speed
  • Camera profile customization
  • Scene reference with readings
Features
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Lghtmtr is a beautifully simple light meter that helps you find — and understand — the ideal exposure settings for a scene. Built for film photographers and anyone learning the craft, it makes the relationship between ISO, aperture, and shutter speed feel intuitive and the visual feedback helps reinforce the connection between them. Take a reading, get your settings, and start exploring. Adjust one value and the others respond instantly. Lock settings to experiment and see how each change affects your exposure. You can easily add camera profiles to the app to limit the possible values to what's most relevant to your camera and lens combination. With a visual reference of the scene behind every reading, Lghtmtr helps you shoot with clarity and confidence.

Screenshots

LensTutorial3 screens
Lghtmtr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Lghtmtr at 4.5 against LensTutorial's 2.9. Lghtmtr also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 50%) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). LensTutorial's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. LensTutorial sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Lghtmtr sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Lghtmtr holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lghtmtr has 129 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of LensTutorial's written reviews are positive against 80% of Lghtmtr's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LensTutorial ships an update every 7 months, Lghtmtr every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
LensTutorial versus Lghtmtr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLensTutorialLghtmtr
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (7 ratings)4.5 (129 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews79.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7129 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS10.0 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlf Jorgen BrataneAlexander Jacque

Customer experience

LensTutorial

All ratings7 ratings
Positive42.9%
Neutral14.3%
Negative42.9%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative40.0%

Lghtmtr

All ratings129 ratings
Positive87.6%
Neutral4.7%
Negative7.8%
Written reviews74 reviews
Positive79.7%
Neutral6.8%
Negative13.5%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

LensTutorial

One-time4
  • Aperture upgrade$0.99
  • Zoom upgrade$0.99
  • Distance upgrade$0.99
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  • Built-In lens$1.99
1 purchases

Lghtmtr

One-time1
  • Coffee tip$4.99

Questions

Is LensTutorial free?
LensTutorial is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lghtmtr free?
Lghtmtr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, LensTutorial or Lghtmtr?
Lghtmtr is rated higher. LensTutorial averages 2.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Lghtmtr averages 4.5 from 129 ratings.
Do LensTutorial or Lghtmtr have ads?
Neither LensTutorial nor Lghtmtr shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LensTutorial or Lghtmtr?
LensTutorial ships an update every 7 months, and Lghtmtr every 4 months. Most recently, LensTutorial was updated on September 10, 2026 and Lghtmtr on October 9, 2026.

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