# myLightMeter PRO vs Analog Shooter

The clearest difference is price: Analog Shooter at Free against myLightMeter PRO's $4.99. Analog Shooter also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 16.0). myLightMeter PRO's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 3.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Analog Shooter is free to download; myLightMeter PRO costs $4.99 up front. Analog Shooter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. myLightMeter PRO asks for nothing beyond the download.

myLightMeter PRO holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: myLightMeter PRO has 1.2K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 90% and 90% positive.

myLightMeter PRO ships an update every 5 days, Analog Shooter every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | myLightMeter PRO | Analog Shooter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mylightmeter-pro/id583922375/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/analog-shooter/id1597413161/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **90.3% of reviews** | 90.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#16** | — |
| Size | 93 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.4** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Quiles](https://appshunter.io/developer/578971109) | [Dmitriy Masalimov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1597413163) |

## What reviewers say

### myLightMeter PRO

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

**Currently charting:** #16 Top Paid · Photo & Video, #164 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


### Analog Shooter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/analog-shooter/id1597413161)

This app helps film photographers meticulously log their shooting sessions. It allows users to save exposure settings, locations, camera and film details, and development recipes. Track the status of your film rolls from loading to scanning.

**Highlights:** Log film shootings, Save exposure settings and metadata, Record geographic locations, Manage camera and lens information, Track film status, Store development recipes, Import FilmRoll XML

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Removing restrictions | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is myLightMeter PRO free?

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

### Is Analog Shooter free?

Analog Shooter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, myLightMeter PRO or Analog Shooter?

myLightMeter PRO is rated higher. myLightMeter PRO averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Analog Shooter averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do myLightMeter PRO or Analog Shooter have ads?

Neither myLightMeter PRO nor Analog Shooter shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, myLightMeter PRO or Analog Shooter?

myLightMeter PRO ships an update every 5 days, and Analog Shooter every 8 days. Most recently, myLightMeter PRO was updated on October 29, 2026 and Analog Shooter on October 19, 2026.

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