# SetMyCamera Pro vs Lumu Light Meter

The clearest difference is price: Lumu Light Meter at Free against SetMyCamera Pro's $9.99. Lumu Light Meter also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). SetMyCamera Pro's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 3.4) and chart position (#194 vs unranked). On review sentiment, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Lumu Light Meter 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 Lumu Light Meter sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SetMyCamera Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 38 and 99 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of SetMyCamera Pro's written reviews are positive against 53% of Lumu Light Meter's.

SetMyCamera Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, Lumu Light Meter monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SetMyCamera Pro | Lumu Light Meter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.5 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/setmycamera-pro/id544105985/reviews)** | [3.4 (99 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lumu-light-meter/id730969737/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 38 | **99** |
| Positive reviews | **59.6% of reviews** | 52.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#194** | — |
| Size | 35 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bluestone Pond](https://appshunter.io/developer/544105988) | [Lumu d.o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/912288615) |

## 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 |


### Lumu Light Meter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lumu-light-meter/id730969737)

This app functions as a standalone reflective light meter or pairs with hardware for professional flash and color temperature measurements. It offers various modes for photography and videography, storing measurements with notes and location.

**Highlights:** Standalone reflective light meter, Flash and color temperature metering, Photo and cine/video modes, Spot metering, Color temperature in Kelvin, Store measurements with notes

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lite to Power Upgrade | $69.99 | one-time |
| Power to Pro Upgrade | $229.99 | one-time |
| Lite to Pro Upgrade | $249.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Accurate light metering
- ✨ Precise color meter readings
- 👍 Intuitive and clean UI
- 👍 Great for film photography
- 👍 Convenient pocket-sized tool

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Terrible customer service
- 😞 Unresponsive support
- 😞 Expensive hardware
- 😞 Misleading advertising
- 😞 Inconsistent accuracy

**Reported bugs**

- 🐛 LUX value shown as FootCandle
- 🐛 ISO keeps changing when metering
- 🐛 Color temp readout option disappeared
- 🐛 Error when factory resetting module
- 🐛 Cannot read CCT

**Requested features**

- 💡 Aperture priority mode
- 💡 Ability to lock aperture
- 💡 Analog style shutter speed/aperture display
- 💡 Option to see all equivalent exposure settings at a glance
- 💡 Ability to take two readings and see difference in stops


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SetMyCamera Pro free?

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

### Is Lumu Light Meter free?

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

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

SetMyCamera Pro is rated higher. SetMyCamera Pro averages 4.5 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while Lumu Light Meter averages 3.4 from 99 ratings.

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

Neither SetMyCamera Pro nor Lumu Light Meter shows ads.

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

SetMyCamera Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, and Lumu Light Meter monthly. Most recently, SetMyCamera Pro was updated on September 23, 2026 and Lumu Light Meter on September 19, 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.*