# myLightMeter PRO vs tcCalc

The clearest difference is update cadence: myLightMeter PRO at every 5 days against tcCalc's every 3 months. myLightMeter PRO also leads on review sentiment (90% vs 63%) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 76). tcCalc's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $4.99). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

myLightMeter PRO costs $4.99 and tcCalc $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for myLightMeter PRO against 4.7 for tcCalc. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: myLightMeter PRO has 1.1K ratings behind it against 76, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of myLightMeter PRO's written reviews are positive against 63% of tcCalc's.

myLightMeter PRO ships an update every 5 days, tcCalc every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | myLightMeter PRO | tcCalc |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mylightmeter-pro/id583922375/reviews)** | [4.7 (76 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tccalc-timecode-and-frame-calc/id1144759699/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 76 |
| Positive reviews | **90.3% of reviews** | 63.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#16** | — |
| Size | 53 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Quiles](https://appshunter.io/developer/578971109) | [RYUICHIROU SHIMONO](https://appshunter.io/developer/696880855) |

## What reviewers say

### myLightMeter PRO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mylightmeter-pro/id583922375)

**Currently charting:** #16 Top Paid · Photo & Video, #140 Top Paid (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Extended low-light sensitivity, Incident and reflected metering, Manual exposure control, Hyperfocal distance calculator, Save and review exposure data, Extract exposure data from photos

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate and reliable
- 👍 Convenient and easy to use
- 🔍 Useful for vintage/manual cameras
- 💡 Helpful for learning photography
- ⭐ Excellent value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs in recent versions
- 🔍 Spot metering mode not precise enough
- 🔧 Needs more customization options
- 🔋 Volume control issues

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on startup
- Inconsistent behavior between free and pro versions
- Incorrect shutter speed and aperture options for some cameras

**Requested features**

- Ability to lock shutter speed and aperture
- Smaller spot metering area
- Support for more film/sensor formats
- Improved incident metering with diffuser


### tcCalc

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tccalc-timecode-and-frame-calc/id1144759699)

This calculator specializes in timecode and frame-based calculations, offering a familiar interface for quick conversions and duration calculations. It supports multiple frame rates and allows for easy copying and pasting of results.

**Highlights:** Timecode and frame calculations, Convert between timecode and frames, Supports multiple frame rates, Automatic value adjustment, Copy and paste functionality, Memory function, Calculation history

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is myLightMeter PRO free?

myLightMeter PRO costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is tcCalc free?

tcCalc costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, myLightMeter PRO or tcCalc?

myLightMeter PRO is rated higher. myLightMeter PRO averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while tcCalc averages 4.7 from 76 ratings.

### Do myLightMeter PRO or tcCalc have ads?

Neither myLightMeter PRO nor tcCalc shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, myLightMeter PRO or tcCalc?

myLightMeter PRO ships an update every 5 days, and tcCalc every 3 months. Most recently, myLightMeter PRO was updated on October 14, 2026 and tcCalc on October 14, 2026.

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