SetMyCamera Pro vs myLightMeter PRO
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
myLightMeter PRO
This app provides precise exposure metering for photographers, supporting both digital and analog workflows. It offers a comprehensive set of manual controls and advanced tools like a hyperfocal distance calculator.
- Extended low-light sensitivity
- Incident and reflected metering
- Manual exposure control
- Hyperfocal distance calculator
- Save and review exposure data
- Extract exposure data from photos
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Designed by a photographer, for photographers. Built for reliable, precise exposure measurement across film and digital workflows. myLightMeter PRO gives you full control over exposure through a clean, professional set of tools. Key Features • Incident and reflected-light metering • Classic and Pro interface styles • Full manual control over aperture, shutter speed, ISO, and exposure compensation in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments • Exposure range from 4 hours in Long Exposure mode to 1/8000 s, f/1.0 to f/512, and ISO 0.8 to 409,600 • Aperture-priority (Av) and shutter-priority (Tv) modes • Automatic ISO adjustment or ISO lock • Reciprocity correction for long film exposures • Sensitivity down to −2.5 EV, ideal for low-light scenes • Average multiple readings • Import shutter speed, aperture, and ISO from photos in your library • Organize readings into Sessions with photos, exposure data, camera and lens details, and notes • Keep your Sessions synced through iCloud, so they remain available when you switch phones or use another device • Export Sessions as PDFs or print them Advanced Tools • Hyperfocal-distance calculator • Five configurable presets, each storing camera, lens, ISO, filter, and film settings • EV display with an analog scale or numerical reading • mySPOTMETER and f/Tools integration About This app is built and maintained by an independent photographer and developer. It is the tool I personally use and continuously refine. If you have suggestions or need support, contact me at: davidquiles@me.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: myLightMeter PRO at none against SetMyCamera Pro's 4. myLightMeter PRO also leads on review sentiment (90% vs 60%) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). SetMyCamera Pro's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On ads and iOS requirement 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
SetMyCamera Pro costs $9.99 and myLightMeter PRO $4.99 up front. SetMyCamera Pro sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.29 per 3 months. myLightMeter PRO asks for nothing beyond the download.
myLightMeter PRO holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: myLightMeter PRO has 1.1K ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of SetMyCamera Pro's written reviews are positive against 90% of myLightMeter PRO's.
SetMyCamera Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, myLightMeter PRO every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 2, 2026.
| Parameter | SetMyCamera Pro | myLightMeter PRO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | $4.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.5 (38 ratings) | 4.8 (1.1K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 59.6% of reviews | 90.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 38 | 1.1K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #14 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bluestone Pond | David Quiles |
Customer experience
SetMyCamera Pro
myLightMeter PRO
Bugs and requests
SetMyCamera Pro
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
myLightMeter PRO
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashes on startup
- Inconsistent behavior between free and pro versions
- Incorrect shutter speed and aperture options for some cameras
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to lock shutter speed and aperture
- Smaller spot metering area
- Support for more film/sensor formats
- Improved incident metering with diffuser
In-app purchases
SetMyCamera Pro
- 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
- SetMyCamera Pro to ProPlus NE$29.99
myLightMeter PRO
No in-app purchases
Questions
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