# SetMyCamera Pro vs Light Meter Ultra

The clearest difference is price: Light Meter Ultra at Free against SetMyCamera Pro's $9.99. Light Meter Ultra also leads on ratings volume (738 vs 38) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). SetMyCamera Pro's advantage is review sentiment (60% vs 37%) and chart position (#194 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Light Meter Ultra is free to download; SetMyCamera Pro costs $9.99 up front. SetMyCamera Pro sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.29 per 3 months and Light Meter Ultra sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Light Meter Ultra holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Light Meter Ultra has 738 ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of SetMyCamera Pro's written reviews are positive against 37% of Light Meter Ultra's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

SetMyCamera Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, Light Meter Ultra every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SetMyCamera Pro | Light Meter Ultra |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/setmycamera-pro/id544105985/reviews) | **[4.7 (738 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-meter-ultra/id1558108173/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 38 | **738** |
| Positive reviews | **59.6% of reviews** | 37.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#194** | — |
| Size | 35 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bluestone Pond](https://appshunter.io/developer/544105988) | [Ultrafine](https://appshunter.io/developer/1558108175) |

## What reviewers say

### SetMyCamera Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/setmycamera-pro/id544105985)

**Currently charting:** #194 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

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:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SetMyCamera Pro to ProPlus | $3.29 | per 3 months |
| SMC.Pro.t2 ProPlus 1 year | $7.99 | per year |
| SetMyCamera Pro ProPlus 1 year | $9.99 | per year |
| SetMyCamera Pro to ProPlus NE | $29.99 | one-time |


### Light Meter Ultra

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-meter-ultra/id1558108173)

This app provides precise light metering for film photography, eliminating the need for external hardware. It offers various metering modes and customizable profiles to ensure perfect exposures for manual cameras. Advanced features like reciprocity failure correction are available with a PRO plan.

**Highlights:** Aperture Priority Metering, Shutter Priority Metering, Exposure Priority Metering, Customizable ISO, Shutter Speed, Aperture, Exposure Compensation, Reciprocity Failure Correction, Custom Camera Profiles

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Light Meter | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Light Meter | $11.99 | per month |
| Light Meter | $39.99 | per year |
| Light Meter | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate and fast metering
- 👍 Clean and intuitive interface
- 💡 Customizable settings (aperture, shutter, ISO)
- 🔍 Useful for analog/film photography

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Locked features behind paywall
- 🐛 Unreliable performance in low-light conditions
- 📱 Requires internet connection for full functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Camera integration issues causing failed exposures
- Inconsistent metering results compared to standalone meters

**Requested features**

- Offline mode for remote shooting
- Wider aperture and shutter speed range
- Support for more camera/film types
- Customizable exposure bias/compensation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SetMyCamera Pro free?

SetMyCamera Pro costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Light Meter Ultra free?

Light Meter Ultra is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SetMyCamera Pro or Light Meter Ultra?

Light Meter Ultra is rated higher. SetMyCamera Pro averages 4.5 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while Light Meter Ultra averages 4.7 from 738 ratings.

### Do SetMyCamera Pro or Light Meter Ultra have ads?

Neither SetMyCamera Pro nor Light Meter Ultra shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SetMyCamera Pro or Light Meter Ultra?

SetMyCamera Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, and Light Meter Ultra every 8 days. Most recently, SetMyCamera Pro was updated on September 23, 2026 and Light Meter Ultra on September 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*