Comparison

PinholeMeter vs Silverlog Pinhole

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Pinhole photography light meter
  • Set F-number and ISO sensitivity
  • Tap to measure exposure
  • Countdown timer for exposure
  • Calculates focal length/pinhole diameter
Features
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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.

About

Silverlog Pinhole

Features
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Silverlog Pinhole calculates the optimal pinhole diameter, effective f-stop and exposure adjustments for pinhole camera photography. HOW IT WORKS Enter your focal length (the distance from pinhole to film plane) and the app calculates the optimal pinhole diameter for the sharpest possible image, the effective f-stop, and the exposure compensation needed compared to a conventional camera. FEATURES • Optimal pinhole diameter calculation • Effective f-stop calculation • Exposure times from lighting presets, with ISO and reciprocity correction • Reciprocity from your film's own data, for 73 film stocks • Choice of Lord or Rayleigh constant for the optimal diameter • Film and paper format support • Works offline — no internet connection needed • Clean, focused interface • Dark mode support USEFUL FOR • Building DIY pinhole cameras • Converting existing cameras to pinhole • Calculating exposures for pinhole photography • Understanding the relationship between pinhole size and image quality • Educational exploration of camera fundamentals Part of the Silverlog photography toolkit. No account required. No data collected.

Screenshots

PinholeMeter2 screens
Silverlog Pinhole4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PinholeMeter at none against Silverlog Pinhole's 5. PinholeMeter also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 16.4). Silverlog Pinhole's advantage is update cadence (every 2 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Silverlog Pinhole sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. PinholeMeter asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PinholeMeter ships an update every 7 months, Silverlog Pinhole every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PinholeMeter versus Silverlog Pinhole: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPinholeMeterSilverlog Pinhole
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews55.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS7.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerelectrico elefanteSimon Westgate

In-app purchases

None

PinholeMeter

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Silverlog Pinhole

One-time5
  • Nice One$0.99
  • Legend$2.99
  • Absolute Hero$4.99
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  • Guardian Angel$9.99
  • Actual Saint$29.99

Questions

Is PinholeMeter free?
PinholeMeter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Silverlog Pinhole free?
Silverlog Pinhole is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PinholeMeter or Silverlog Pinhole have ads?
Neither PinholeMeter nor Silverlog Pinhole shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PinholeMeter or Silverlog Pinhole?
PinholeMeter ships an update every 7 months, and Silverlog Pinhole every 2 weeks. Most recently, PinholeMeter was updated on October 23, 2026 and Silverlog Pinhole on October 25, 2026.

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