# myLightMeter PRO vs LightMeter35

The clearest difference is update cadence: myLightMeter PRO at every 5 days against LightMeter35's every 6 weeks. myLightMeter PRO also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 6) and chart position (#13 vs unranked). LightMeter35's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and price ($3.99 vs $4.99). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

myLightMeter PRO costs $4.99 and LightMeter35 $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

LightMeter35 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: myLightMeter PRO has 1.1K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 90% of myLightMeter PRO's written reviews are positive against 89% of LightMeter35's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

myLightMeter PRO ships an update every 5 days, LightMeter35 every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | myLightMeter PRO | LightMeter35 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$3.99** |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mylightmeter-pro/id583922375/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightmeter35/id1522046585/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **90.3% of reviews** | 88.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#13** | — |
| Size | 53 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Quiles](https://appshunter.io/developer/578971109) | [徐阳 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/626655002) |

## What reviewers say

### myLightMeter PRO

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

**Currently charting:** #13 Top Paid · Photo & Video, #126 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


### LightMeter35

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightmeter35/id1522046585)

This app provides film photographers with a digital light meter, featuring a simple interface and precise lux calculations. It has been redesigned with skeuomorphic elements to enhance the analog photography experience.

**Highlights:** Light meter for film photographers, Simple UI, Statistic-based lux calculation, Skeuomorphic design, On-the-go usability

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is myLightMeter PRO free?

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

### Is LightMeter35 free?

LightMeter35 costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, myLightMeter PRO or LightMeter35?

LightMeter35 is rated higher. myLightMeter PRO averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while LightMeter35 averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do myLightMeter PRO or LightMeter35 have ads?

Neither myLightMeter PRO nor LightMeter35 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, myLightMeter PRO or LightMeter35?

myLightMeter PRO ships an update every 5 days, and LightMeter35 every 6 weeks. Most recently, myLightMeter PRO was updated on October 14, 2026 and LightMeter35 on October 9, 2026.

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