# myLightMeter PRO vs PhotoPills

The clearest difference is update cadence: myLightMeter PRO at every 5 days against PhotoPills's every 2 months. myLightMeter PRO also leads on price ($4.99 vs $10.99). PhotoPills's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

myLightMeter PRO costs $4.99 and PhotoPills $10.99 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 4.7 for PhotoPills. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.2K and 1.5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of myLightMeter PRO's written reviews are positive against 85% of PhotoPills's.

myLightMeter PRO ships an update every 5 days, PhotoPills every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | myLightMeter PRO | PhotoPills |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $10.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mylightmeter-pro/id583922375/reviews)** | [4.7 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photopills/id596026805/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **90.3% of reviews** | 84.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | #20 | **#13** |
| Size | 98 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [David Quiles](https://appshunter.io/developer/578971109) | [PhotoPills S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/596026808) |

## What reviewers say

### myLightMeter PRO

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

**Currently charting:** #20 Top Paid · Photo & Video, #190 Top Paid (US App Store)

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:** 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


### PhotoPills

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photopills/id596026805)

**Currently charting:** #13 Top Paid · Photo & Video, #92 Top Paid (US App Store)

Plan and capture stunning photos of the sun, moon, and Milky Way. This app helps you visualize celestial events and landscape compositions with advanced planning tools and augmented reality.

**Highlights:** 2D Map-Centric Planner (Sun, Moon, Milky Way), 3D Augmented Reality Views, Celestial Event Finder, Photo Plans Manager, Location Scouting Tool, Calculators (Long Exposure, Timelapse, etc.)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Comprehensive planning tools
- 🚀 Powerful features for astrophotography
- 💡 Excellent tutorials and support
- 🌟 Indispensable for photographers
- ⭐ Incredible value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Steep learning curve
- 🤯 Overwhelming complexity
- 🤖 Confusing user interface
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 🗺️ Inaccurate location tracking

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when using depth of field calculator
- Location settings not persisting between sessions
- Milky Way position not aligning correctly

**Requested features**

- User guide in multiple languages
- Improved integration with other apps
- More customization options
- Weather forecast integration
- Apple Watch companion app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is myLightMeter PRO free?

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

### Is PhotoPills free?

PhotoPills costs $10.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

myLightMeter PRO is rated higher. myLightMeter PRO averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while PhotoPills averages 4.7 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do myLightMeter PRO or PhotoPills have ads?

Neither myLightMeter PRO nor PhotoPills shows ads.

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

myLightMeter PRO ships an update every 5 days, and PhotoPills every 2 months. Most recently, myLightMeter PRO was updated on November 1, 2026 and PhotoPills on November 1, 2026.

### Which is more popular, myLightMeter PRO or PhotoPills?

myLightMeter PRO currently peaks at #20 in the App Store charts, and PhotoPills at #13. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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