# myLightMeter PRO vs Viewfinder Preview

The clearest difference is update cadence: myLightMeter PRO at every 5 days against Viewfinder Preview's every 3 months. myLightMeter PRO also leads on chart position (#10 vs unranked) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 295). Viewfinder Preview's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

myLightMeter PRO costs $4.99 and Viewfinder Preview $4.99 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 Viewfinder Preview. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 295 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of myLightMeter PRO's written reviews are positive against 86% of Viewfinder Preview's.

myLightMeter PRO ships an update every 5 days, Viewfinder Preview every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | myLightMeter PRO | Viewfinder Preview |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mylightmeter-pro/id583922375/reviews)** | [4.7 (295 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viewfinder-preview/id1216484605/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 295 |
| Positive reviews | **90.2% of reviews** | 86.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#10** | — |
| Size | 53 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Quiles](https://appshunter.io/developer/578971109) | [Adam Fowler](https://appshunter.io/developer/1216484604) |

## What reviewers say

### myLightMeter PRO

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

**Currently charting:** #10 Top Paid · Photo & Video (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


### Viewfinder Preview

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viewfinder-preview/id1216484605)

Preview camera framing for any camera and lens combination. Select film/sensor size and focal length to visualize framing before setting up your main camera. Ideal for photographers and filmmakers for pre-visualization, location scouting, and storyboarding.

**Highlights:** Camera and lens framing preview, Customizable film/sensor formats, Configurable light meter, Photo capture with metadata, Photo gallery with data display, Album and PDF creation, Film stock emulation

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📸 Excellent film emulation and visualization
- 💡 Comprehensive light meter functionality
- 📝 Useful note-taking and shot logging features
- 🎯 Customizable camera formats and focal lengths
- 👍 Intuitive interface and easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and white screen issues
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 📱 Poor image resolution and quality
- ⚠️ Limited focal length range (35mm minimum)
- 🎬 Focal length accuracy issues on newer iPhones

**Reported bugs**

- White screen on startup
- App crashes repeatedly
- Exposure offset resets when app closes
- Notes and shot data disappear after weeks
- In-app purchase screen loops indefinitely

**Requested features**

- Embed camera/lens metadata directly in saved images
- Save custom film stock names
- Persistent exposure offset settings
- More film stock options (Kodak Gold 200, Fuji 400H, Catlabs 320 Pro, Ilford XP2, etc.)
- Lower ISO settings (support for ISO 0.5 and below)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is myLightMeter PRO free?

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

### Is Viewfinder Preview free?

Viewfinder Preview costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, myLightMeter PRO or Viewfinder Preview?

myLightMeter PRO is rated higher. myLightMeter PRO averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Viewfinder Preview averages 4.7 from 295 ratings.

### Do myLightMeter PRO or Viewfinder Preview have ads?

Neither myLightMeter PRO nor Viewfinder Preview shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, myLightMeter PRO or Viewfinder Preview?

myLightMeter PRO ships an update every 5 days, and Viewfinder Preview every 3 months. Most recently, myLightMeter PRO was updated on September 24, 2026 and Viewfinder Preview on September 21, 2026.

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