Comparison

SetMyCamera Pro vs Luxilux Light Meter

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

Head to head
About

SetMyCamera Pro

This app provides professional photography tools to help users create visually stunning images. It offers advanced features for controlling camera settings, calculating various photographic parameters, and supporting accessories. An in-app tutorial and user-friendly interface make it accessible for both beginners and pros.

Highlights
  • Traditional depth of field calculator
  • Reverse depth of field calculator
  • Sunny 16 light guide
  • Photo shoot notes database
  • Print size calculator
  • Angle of view calculator
  • Flash configuration tool
Features
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Are you ready to take your photography to the next level? Look no further than SetMyCamera! With SetMyCamera’s advanced tools, you will be able to create visually stunning images with exceptional technical expertise. Imagine capturing award-winning photos in no time! SetMyCamera is your secret weapon for taking control of camera settings. SetMyCamera offers various base versions, each of which can be upgraded to the full feature set. For a complete list of features, head over to SetMyCamera.com. SetMyCamera Pro includes advanced features for traditional camera setting options. What is SetMyCamera? SetMyCamera is the ultimate photography app for all your photography needs. Whether you are a pro or a beginner, use digital or film cameras, capturing videos or photos, SetMyCamera has you covered. SetMyCamera offers a range of features, including depth of field, print resolutions, flash settings, and more. You can even learn about reciprocity, field of view, angle of view, depth of field, f/stop, shutter speed, ISO, and hyperfocal distances. SetMyCamera also supports accessories like filters, diopters, bellows, speed boosters, extension tubes, and teleconverters. SetMyCamera has an in-app tutorial to help you get started. Settings are easily adjusted using a thumbwheel or slider, and animated graphics make learning a breeze. Here are some SetMyCamera features: Traditional depth of field: This feature helps you find the perfect depth of field by entering aperture (f/stop) and subject distance. An animated graphic shows what you are setting. Reverse depth of field: This unique feature lets you set the perfect aperture (f/stop) or lens focal length by entering the near and far in-focus distances. An animated graphic helps you visualize the settings. Sunny 16 light guide: This handy tool enables approximating available light as a guide. Photo shoot notes: The built-in notes database is perfect for your photo shoots to make your photography experience easier and more organized. Print size calculator: This tool helps you convert your photos into high-quality prints based on your camera. Angle of view calculator: This tool helps you position your camera according to the lens and subject, considering the camera distance. Flash configuration: This tool eliminates the guesswork when setting up flash photos. Exposure value, neutral density filter, and reciprocity calculations: SetMyCamera can also calculate these values for you. Standard conversion information: SetMyCamera includes conversion information for cameras and field information. A wide range of cameras and settings: SetMyCamera has an extensive list of pre-defined cameras or you can define your own. Included is support for both Imperial and Metric units. User-Friendly: Customizable interface with selectable themes including dark mode, and support for over 30 languages. SetMyCamera is compatible with MacOS computers. SetMyCamera is also available for your iPhone and iPad. Some features may require in-app purchases. For a comparison chart of included features, visit https://setmycamera.com/products/compare/. SetMyCamera respects your privacy and doesn’t collect user data. For more information, visit SetMyCamera.com. https://setmycamera.com/SMC_PP/SMC_PrivacyPolicy.html https://setmycamera.com/SMC_PP/SMC_TermsOfUse.html

About

Luxilux Light Meter

This app functions as a portable light meter for photographers, especially those using film cameras without built-in meters. It allows for precise exposure readings, offers various shooting modes, and lets you save your settings with preview images.

Highlights
  • Average and spot metering
  • Aperture priority mode
  • Shutter priority mode
  • Manual exposure mode
  • Save exposure settings with photos
  • Customizable camera profiles
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You like using your old film camera but it doesn't have a built-in light meter? The built-in meter is broken or requires special batteries? With Luxilux you always have a light meter in your pocket. --- METERING --- Luxilux will take an average reading of the image you see in the preview. Specify the area for the meter reading even more accurately by zooming in or out. If your device has two or three back cameras, you can switch between them. You can also tap on points of interest to expose correctly for them. --- MODES --- Use Luxilux in aperture priority mode (Av) by choosing the ISO and aperture, and Luxilux will calculate the right shutter speed to get a proper exposure. Use it in shutter priority mode (Tv) by choosing the ISO and the shutter speed, and Luxilux will calculate the right aperture to get a proper exposure. Manual mode (M) lets you change all values and shows you how much they differ from the calculated optimal exposure. --- SAVE EXPOSURES --- Tap "Save" and the currently selected settings are saved alongside a preview image into your photo library. If you give location permission you can also save where the measurement was taken. You can view your saved photos in Luxilux or in the Photos app. --- PROFILES --- You can choose between full stops, half stops or third stops for ISO, aperture and shutter speed. Specify the minimum and maximum values that your combination of camera, lens and film supports. Save these settings in profiles so you can quickly recall them.

Screenshots

SetMyCamera Pro4 screens
Luxilux Light Meter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Luxilux Light Meter at none against SetMyCamera Pro's 4. Luxilux Light Meter also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (78% vs 60%). SetMyCamera Pro's advantage is chart position (#193 vs unranked). On ratings volume, update cadence, 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

SetMyCamera Pro costs $9.99 and Luxilux Light Meter $5.99 up front. SetMyCamera Pro sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.29 per 3 months. Luxilux Light Meter asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Luxilux Light Meter holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 38 and 75 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of SetMyCamera Pro's written reviews are positive against 78% of Luxilux Light Meter's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SetMyCamera Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, Luxilux Light Meter every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
SetMyCamera Pro versus Luxilux Light Meter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSetMyCamera ProLuxilux Light Meter
Price$9.99$5.99 — better
Rating4.5 (38 ratings)4.9 (75 ratings) — better
Positive reviews59.6% of reviews77.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3875 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#193 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBluestone PondChristian Lobach

Customer experience

SetMyCamera Pro

All ratings38 ratings
Positive86.8%
Neutral2.6%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews47 reviews
Positive59.6%
Neutral6.4%
Negative34.0%

Luxilux Light Meter

All ratings75 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral2.7%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral5.6%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

SetMyCamera Pro

Subscriptions3
  • SetMyCamera Pro to ProPlus3 Days trial$3.293 Months
  • SMC.Pro.t2 ProPlus 1 year7 Days trial$7.991 Year
  • SetMyCamera Pro ProPlus 1 year7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • SetMyCamera Pro to ProPlus NE$29.99
None

Luxilux Light Meter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SetMyCamera Pro free?
SetMyCamera Pro costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Luxilux Light Meter free?
Luxilux Light Meter costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SetMyCamera Pro or Luxilux Light Meter?
Luxilux Light Meter is rated higher. SetMyCamera Pro averages 4.5 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while Luxilux Light Meter averages 4.9 from 75 ratings.
Do SetMyCamera Pro or Luxilux Light Meter have ads?
Neither SetMyCamera Pro nor Luxilux Light Meter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SetMyCamera Pro or Luxilux Light Meter?
SetMyCamera Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, and Luxilux Light Meter every 6 weeks. Most recently, SetMyCamera Pro was updated on October 15, 2026 and Luxilux Light Meter on October 20, 2026.

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