# myLightMeter PRO vs Luxilux Light Meter

The clearest difference is update cadence: myLightMeter PRO at every 5 days against Luxilux Light Meter's every 6 weeks. myLightMeter PRO also leads on ratings volume (1.2K vs 75) and review sentiment (90% vs 78%). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

myLightMeter PRO costs $4.99 and Luxilux Light Meter $5.99 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 4.9 for Luxilux Light Meter. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: myLightMeter PRO has 1.2K ratings behind it against 75, 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 78% of Luxilux Light Meter's.

myLightMeter PRO ships an update every 5 days, Luxilux Light Meter every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | myLightMeter PRO | Luxilux Light Meter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $5.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mylightmeter-pro/id583922375/reviews) | **[4.9 (75 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/luxilux-light-meter/id1487384157/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 75 |
| Positive reviews | **90.3% of reviews** | 77.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#13** | #194 |
| Size | 93 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Quiles](https://appshunter.io/developer/578971109) | [Christian Lobach](https://appshunter.io/developer/516573165) |

## What reviewers say

### myLightMeter PRO

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

**Currently charting:** #13 Top Paid · Photo & Video, #113 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


### Luxilux Light Meter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/luxilux-light-meter/id1487384157)

**Currently charting:** #194 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

This app functions as a portable light meter for photographers, especially those using film cameras without built-in meters. It allows for precise exposure readings, offers various shooting modes, and lets you save your settings with preview images.

**Highlights:** Average and spot metering, Aperture priority mode, Shutter priority mode, Manual exposure mode, Save exposure settings with photos, Customizable camera profiles

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is myLightMeter PRO free?

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

### Is Luxilux Light Meter free?

Luxilux Light Meter costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, myLightMeter PRO or Luxilux Light Meter?

Luxilux Light Meter is rated higher. myLightMeter PRO averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Luxilux Light Meter averages 4.9 from 75 ratings.

### Do myLightMeter PRO or Luxilux Light Meter have ads?

Neither myLightMeter PRO nor Luxilux Light Meter shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, myLightMeter PRO or Luxilux Light Meter?

myLightMeter PRO ships an update every 5 days, and Luxilux Light Meter every 6 weeks. Most recently, myLightMeter PRO was updated on October 26, 2026 and Luxilux Light Meter on October 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, myLightMeter PRO or Luxilux Light Meter?

myLightMeter PRO currently peaks at #13 in the App Store charts, and Luxilux Light Meter at #194. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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