PinholeMeter vs Light Meter & Logbook
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PinholeMeter
This app functions as a light meter specifically designed for pinhole photography. Users can set the F-number and ISO sensitivity, then tap the preview window to measure exposure. It includes a countdown timer for precise exposure timing.
- Pinhole photography light meter
- Set F-number and ISO sensitivity
- Tap to measure exposure
- Countdown timer for exposure
- Calculates focal length/pinhole diameter
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This app is a light meter that specializes in pinhole photography. First, please set the F number. Next, please set the ISO sensitivity of film to use. Finally, in the preview window, please tap where you want to measure the exposure. note: If you do not know the F-number of your pinhole camera, please calculate focal length / pinhole diameter. If you want to use photographic paper, please set to ISO6. Please note that in a dark place, you may not be measured accurate exposure. [Using the Countdown timer] 1. To start the countdown, tap the timer icon to the right of the exposure time. 2. Preview screen will be dark, and exposure time is displayed in white letters. It will decrease one second at a time. *To stop the timer, tap the Close(X) icon. caution: During the countdown, do not close this app, or do not navigate to another screen. Timer is stopped.
Light Meter & Logbook
Transform your smartphone into a professional light meter and comprehensive photo logbook. It offers precise exposure readings, advanced tools for various photography styles, and a flexible interface to organize all your shooting data.
- Reflected metering with camera
- EV calibration and fractional stops
- ISO range 3-25,600
- ND filter and long-exposure timer
- Spot metering with histogram
- Film library and push/pull processing
- Photo logbook for settings and notes
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Turn your phone into a professional light meter and photo logbook — ideal for film, digital, medium-format, and pinhole photography. ACCURATE EXPOSURES • Reflected metering with your camera • EV calibration for precision • Fractional stops (1/2, 1/3) for fine-tuning ADVANCED TOOLS • ISO range from 3 to 25,600 • ND filter and long-exposure timer • Spot metering with histogram • 35mm equivalent focal length display • Medium-format focal length conversion support • Apply color filters to the live preview for accurate B&W film visualization • Pinhole camera support with custom f-numbers • Built-in library of 20+ films with the option to add your own • Push/pull processing support • Reciprocity correction for long exposures FAST & FLEXIBLE • One-tap exposure calculation • Customizable metering screen layout • Equipment profiles for cameras, lenses, and pinhole setups — now including medium-format systems • Dark mode and haptic feedback COMPLETE PHOTO LOGBOOK • Record exposure settings, location, and notes • Keep all shooting data organized and accessible PERSONALIZED INTERFACE • Light, Dark, or System themes • Custom primary color Download Light Meter & Logbook to achieve accurate exposures and keep every shot documented — all in one powerful app. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PinholeMeter at none against Light Meter & Logbook's 3. PinholeMeter also leads on ratings volume (7 vs 1) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). Light Meter & Logbook's advantage is rating (4.0 vs 3.6) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 7 months). On price, ads 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. Light Meter & Logbook sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. PinholeMeter asks for nothing beyond the download.
Light Meter & Logbook holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PinholeMeter has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
PinholeMeter ships an update every 7 months, Light Meter & Logbook every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PinholeMeter | Light Meter & Logbook |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (7 ratings) | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 71 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | electrico elefante | Vadim Turko |
Customer experience
PinholeMeter
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In-app purchases
PinholeMeter
No in-app purchases
Light Meter & Logbook
- Lightmeter Pro$0.991 Month
- Lightmeter Pro$14.991 Year
- Lightmeter Pro$9.99
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