Comparison

myLightMeter PRO vs Safelight Imaging

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

myLightMeter PRO

This app provides precise exposure measurement for photographers, offering both incident and reflected light metering. It allows full manual control over exposure settings and includes advanced tools like a hyperfocal-distance calculator and configurable presets. Readings can be organized into sessions and synced via iCloud.

Highlights
  • Incident and reflected-light metering
  • Full manual exposure control
  • Long exposure and low-light sensitivity
  • Session organization and iCloud sync
  • Hyperfocal-distance calculator
  • Configurable presets
Features
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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

About

Safelight Imaging

Order high-quality photo prints directly from your phone. Access your online account, download film scans, and create photo gifts. Local pickup available in Nashville, TN, or ship nationwide.

Highlights
  • Order high-quality prints
  • Download film scans
  • Order photo gifts
  • Access online account
  • Local pickup and nationwide shipping
Features
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Safelight Imaging is based in Nashville, TN. Orders can be placed for local pickup or ship anywhere in the US. Use the app to order high-quality prints directly from your phone. You can also access your online account, download film scans, order photo gifts, and more. Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have regarding the ordering process. Thank you for choosing Safelight! 4320 Kenilwood Dr Suite 105 Nashville TN 37204 615-649-8830 safelightimaging.com info@safelightimaging.com Safelight Imaging began out of the need for personalized, high quality photofinishing in Nashville, TN. Why Safelight? A safelight is a commonly red colored bulb used in traditional darkroom printing processes. The use of red bulbs allows the photographer to see what they are doing while they are creating their prints, without fogging their paper, thus ruining their image. While we may not be operating in a darkroom anymore, Safelight aims to provide that same sense of illumination on the processes of printmaking and finishing. As we aim to shed light on the lab experience, we want every client to feel involved and confident in the process, whether they come to us to create a one-of-a-kind fine art print, create a photo book from their phone photos, or bring their film to be developed. Safelight is more than a drop off point, it is a place for your memories to be illuminated again, to take on new life in a way that involves you in the process. Our staff is creative and supportive, ready to offer fresh ideas and help you to arrive at your creative vision. Our space is conducive to the creative process; artists, photographers, and hobbyists alike can feel free to meet and mingle, to share ideas and support each other. Safelight is more than just a lab that cranks out pictures, it is a haven for memories and moments to come alive.

Screenshots

myLightMeter PRO4 screens
Safelight Imaging4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: myLightMeter PRO at 90% against Safelight Imaging's 33%. myLightMeter PRO also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.2) and ads (none vs shown). Safelight Imaging's advantage is price (Free vs $4.99) and device support (3 vs 1). On in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Safelight Imaging is free to download; myLightMeter PRO costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

myLightMeter PRO holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: myLightMeter PRO has 1.2K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of myLightMeter PRO's written reviews are positive against 33% of Safelight Imaging's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

myLightMeter PRO ships an update every 5 days, Safelight Imaging every 27 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard10 real differences · 1 level
myLightMeter PRO versus Safelight Imaging: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermyLightMeter PROSafelight Imaging
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (1.2K ratings) — better3.2 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews90.3% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1.2K — better6
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 27 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#23 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.012 — better
Further details — not scored
Size98 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid QuilesSafelight Imaging LLC

Customer experience

myLightMeter PRO

All ratings1,166 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral1.4%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews661 reviews
Positive90.3%
Neutral2.4%
Negative7.3%

Safelight Imaging

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Bugs and 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

Safelight Imaging

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

myLightMeter PRO

No in-app purchases

None

Safelight Imaging

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is myLightMeter PRO free?
myLightMeter PRO costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Safelight Imaging free?
Safelight Imaging is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, myLightMeter PRO or Safelight Imaging?
myLightMeter PRO is rated higher. myLightMeter PRO averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Safelight Imaging averages 3.2 from 6 ratings.
Do myLightMeter PRO or Safelight Imaging have ads?
Safelight Imaging shows ads; myLightMeter PRO does not.
Which is updated more often, myLightMeter PRO or Safelight Imaging?
myLightMeter PRO ships an update every 5 days, and Safelight Imaging every 27 months. Most recently, myLightMeter PRO was updated on November 1, 2026 and Safelight Imaging on November 3, 2026.

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