# myLightMeter PRO vs Alpha Remote Controller

The clearest difference is ratings volume: myLightMeter PRO at 1.1K against Alpha Remote Controller's 1. myLightMeter PRO also leads on review sentiment (90% vs 75%) and chart position (#11 vs unranked). Alpha Remote Controller's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and device support (4 vs 1). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

myLightMeter PRO costs $4.99 and Alpha Remote Controller $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Alpha Remote Controller 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 90% of myLightMeter PRO's written reviews are positive against 75% of Alpha Remote Controller'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, Alpha Remote Controller every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | myLightMeter PRO | Alpha Remote Controller |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $5.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mylightmeter-pro/id583922375/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alpha-remote-controller/id6448733047/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **90.2% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#11** | — |
| Size | 53 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Quiles](https://appshunter.io/developer/578971109) | [Vladimir Belohradsky](https://appshunter.io/developer/712687918) |

## What reviewers say

### myLightMeter PRO

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

**Currently charting:** #11 Top Paid · Photo & Video (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


### Alpha Remote Controller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alpha-remote-controller/id6448733047)

Control compatible cameras wirelessly via Bluetooth for quick reconnections and low power consumption. Operate recording, capture photos, zoom, and focus with customizable speed settings. Offers quick access from lock screen, control center, and Apple Watch.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth camera control, Record, shutter, and focus operation, Adjustable zoom and focus speed, Monitor signal strength, View camera state, Quick access from lock screen and Apple Watch

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, 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 Alpha Remote Controller free?

Alpha Remote Controller costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, myLightMeter PRO or Alpha Remote Controller?

Alpha Remote Controller is rated higher. myLightMeter PRO averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Alpha Remote Controller averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do myLightMeter PRO or Alpha Remote Controller have ads?

Neither myLightMeter PRO nor Alpha Remote Controller shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, myLightMeter PRO or Alpha Remote Controller?

myLightMeter PRO ships an update every 5 days, and Alpha Remote Controller every 9 days. Most recently, myLightMeter PRO was updated on September 24, 2026 and Alpha Remote Controller on September 23, 2026.

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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.*