# myLightMeter PRO vs PinholeCam

The clearest difference is review sentiment: myLightMeter PRO at 90% against PinholeCam's 39%. myLightMeter PRO also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.7) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). PinholeCam's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $4.99) and device support (3 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

myLightMeter PRO costs $4.99 and PinholeCam $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

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 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of myLightMeter PRO's written reviews are positive against 39% of PinholeCam's.

myLightMeter PRO ships an update every 5 days, PinholeCam every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | myLightMeter PRO | PinholeCam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mylightmeter-pro/id583922375/reviews)** | [3.7 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinholecam/id613960269/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | **90.3% of reviews** | 38.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#14** | #165 |
| Size | 93 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Quiles](https://appshunter.io/developer/578971109) | [LC Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/479319948) |

## What reviewers say

### myLightMeter PRO

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

**Currently charting:** #14 Top Paid · Photo & Video, #146 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


### PinholeCam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinholecam/id613960269)

**Currently charting:** #165 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

This app simulates the unique long exposure effects of a pinhole camera, allowing for creative photographic results. It offers manual control over exposure times and can simulate vignetting and light bleed. Save and share your creations directly to your camera roll and social media.

**Highlights:** Long exposure simulation, Manual exposure control, Vignetting simulation, Edge light bleed simulation, Emphasis image selection, Direct saving to camera roll, Social media sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is myLightMeter PRO free?

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

### Is PinholeCam free?

PinholeCam costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

myLightMeter PRO is rated higher. myLightMeter PRO averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while PinholeCam averages 3.7 from 14 ratings.

### Do myLightMeter PRO or PinholeCam have ads?

Neither myLightMeter PRO nor PinholeCam shows ads.

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

myLightMeter PRO ships an update every 5 days, and PinholeCam every 2 months. Most recently, myLightMeter PRO was updated on October 26, 2026 and PinholeCam on October 26, 2026.

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

myLightMeter PRO currently peaks at #14 in the App Store charts, and PinholeCam at #165. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*