# Shutter vs Light Meter + SensorArray

The clearest difference is rating: Shutter at 3.5 against Light Meter + SensorArray's 3.0. Shutter also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Light Meter + SensorArray sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Shutter asks for nothing beyond the download.

Shutter holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shutter has 22 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Shutter's written reviews are positive against 50% of Light Meter + SensorArray's.

Shutter ships an update monthly, Light Meter + SensorArray every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shutter | Light Meter + SensorArray |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.5 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shutter-speed/id560154244/reviews)** | [3.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-meter-plus-sensorarray/id6754421088/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **22** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **58.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Filmomat GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/455575975) | [Dynamic Star Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1847769282) |

## What reviewers say

### Shutter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shutter-speed/id560154244)

Test the shutter speeds of your analog cameras using your iPhone. For precise measurements, use with the PhotoPlug accessory. Without it, the app analyzes shutter sound for speeds below 1/30sec.

**Highlights:** Test analog camera shutter speeds, Use with PhotoPlug accessory for light measurement, Analyze shutter sound for speeds below 1/30sec, Store measurement values in a table, Manage multiple cameras and lenses, Calculate correction factors for faulty shutters

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Light Meter + SensorArray

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-meter-plus-sensorarray/id6754421088)

This app provides hardware-validated light metering for analog film, digital cinema, and audio. It offers features like spot metering, reciprocity compensation for long exposures, and ambient color balance estimation. It's designed for professionals and works offline with a privacy-first approach.

**Highlights:** Hardware-linked spot metering, Reciprocity compensation for long exposures, Ambient color balance estimation, Calibrated sound pressure level monitoring, NOAA solar tracking, Digital film log, Focus stacking assistant

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Access all Pro-tools & calculators | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shutter free?

Shutter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Light Meter + SensorArray free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Shutter or Light Meter + SensorArray?

Shutter is rated higher. Shutter averages 3.5 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Light Meter + SensorArray averages 3.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Shutter or Light Meter + SensorArray have ads?

Light Meter + SensorArray shows ads; Shutter does not.

### Which is updated more often, Shutter or Light Meter + SensorArray?

Shutter ships an update monthly, and Light Meter + SensorArray every 2 weeks. Most recently, Shutter was updated on September 20, 2026 and Light Meter + SensorArray on September 21, 2026.

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