Comparison

myLightMeter PRO vs Profoto Control

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 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
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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

Profoto Control

Control Profoto Bluetooth-enabled lighting equipment remotely from your smartphone. Adjust settings with intuitive touch controls and ensure your gear is up-to-date with easy firmware updates.

Highlights
  • Smart remote control
  • View and control Profoto Bluetooth products
  • Touch, swipe, and tweak lighting
  • Easy firmware updates
  • Update Profoto Bluetooth products
Features
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The Profoto Control app has been created for the modern, connected photographers that want to get the most out of their creative workflow – whether using a DSLR or Mirrorless camera. This is the Profoto experience at its best. Key features: SMART REMOTE CONTROL View and control all Profoto Bluetooth-enabled products from your smartphone screen. Touch, swipe and tweak until you get the light just right. EASY UPDATES The latest updates for Profoto Bluetooth-enabled products are now available at your fingertips. Update quickly from the app, so you are ready to shoot with the latest, improved firmware. Ultimately, this app lets you be as creative as you can be. LOOKING FOR PROFOTO CAMERA APP? Looking for a way to create images with your smartphone and Profoto lights? Search App Store for “Profoto Camera” and start using it! Please send your feedback and feature ideas to hello@profoto.com! Love, Profoto team.

Screenshots

myLightMeter PRO4 screens
Profoto Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

myLightMeter PRO and Profoto Control both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 90% of myLightMeter PRO's written reviews are positive against 38% of Profoto Control's. myLightMeter PRO also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and chart position (#15 vs unranked). Profoto Control's advantage is price (Free vs $4.99). On rating, ratings volume, ads and 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

Profoto Control 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for myLightMeter PRO against 4.7 for Profoto Control. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 896 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of myLightMeter PRO's written reviews are positive against 38% of Profoto Control's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

myLightMeter PRO ships an update every 5 days, Profoto Control every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
myLightMeter PRO versus Profoto Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermyLightMeter PROProfoto Control
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (1.1K ratings) — better4.7 (896 ratings)
Positive reviews90.3% of reviews — better38.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.1K — better896
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#15 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB80 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid QuilesProfoto

Customer experience

myLightMeter PRO

All ratings1,143 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral1.4%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews660 reviews
Positive90.3%
Neutral2.4%
Negative7.3%

Profoto Control

All ratings896 ratings
Positive92.5%
Neutral2.2%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews108 reviews
Positive38.0%
Neutral10.2%
Negative51.9%

User reviews

myLightMeter PRO

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Profoto Control

From 896 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and responsive app
  • 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
  • 💡 Useful features for controlling lights
  • 🔥 Excellent lighting quality

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
  • 🚫 Compatibility issues with newer devices
  • 🔍 Lack of advanced features and customization
  • 💤 Unreliable firmware updates

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

Profoto Control

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Unable to register equipment in the app
  • App crashes on launch or when connecting to lights
  • Firmware update process is unreliable
  • Inconsistent exposure and zoom support

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for more Profoto light models
  • Improve camera integration and functionality
  • Implement independent light group control
  • Provide localization in more languages

In-app purchases

None

myLightMeter PRO

No in-app purchases

None

Profoto Control

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is myLightMeter PRO free?
myLightMeter PRO costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Profoto Control free?
Profoto Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, myLightMeter PRO or Profoto Control?
myLightMeter PRO is rated higher. myLightMeter PRO averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Profoto Control averages 4.7 from 896 ratings.
Do myLightMeter PRO or Profoto Control have ads?
Neither myLightMeter PRO nor Profoto Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, myLightMeter PRO or Profoto Control?
myLightMeter PRO ships an update every 5 days, and Profoto Control every 2 months. Most recently, myLightMeter PRO was updated on October 14, 2026 and Profoto Control on October 13, 2026.

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