# PinholeMeter vs Silverlog Pinhole

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.

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

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | PinholeMeter | Silverlog Pinhole |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.6 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinholemeter/id501893760/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **7** | — |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 4 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [electrico elefante](https://appshunter.io/developer/501893763) | [Simon Westgate](https://appshunter.io/developer/1856537803) |

## What reviewers say

### PinholeMeter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinholemeter/id501893760)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Silverlog Pinhole

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/silverlog-pinhole/id6759198053)

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Nice One | $0.99 | one-time |
| Legend | $2.99 | one-time |
| Absolute Hero | $4.99 | one-time |
| Guardian Angel | $9.99 | one-time |
| Actual Saint | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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