myLightMeter PRO vs KODAK MEMO
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
myLightMeter PRO
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.
- Extended low-light sensitivity
- Incident and reflected metering
- Manual exposure control
- Hyperfocal distance calculator
- Save and review exposure data
- Extract exposure data from photos
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Designed by a photographer, for photographers. Built for reliable, precise exposure measurement across film and digital workflows. myLightMeter PRO gives you full control over exposure through a clean, professional set of tools. Key Features • Incident and reflected-light metering • Classic and Pro interface styles • Full manual control over aperture, shutter speed, ISO, and exposure compensation in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments • Exposure range from 4 hours in Long Exposure mode to 1/8000 s, f/1.0 to f/512, and ISO 0.8 to 409,600 • Aperture-priority (Av) and shutter-priority (Tv) modes • Automatic ISO adjustment or ISO lock • Reciprocity correction for long film exposures • Sensitivity down to −2.5 EV, ideal for low-light scenes • Average multiple readings • Import shutter speed, aperture, and ISO from photos in your library • Organize readings into Sessions with photos, exposure data, camera and lens details, and notes • Keep your Sessions synced through iCloud, so they remain available when you switch phones or use another device • Export Sessions as PDFs or print them Advanced Tools • Hyperfocal-distance calculator • Five configurable presets, each storing camera, lens, ISO, filter, and film settings • EV display with an analog scale or numerical reading • mySPOTMETER and f/Tools integration About This app is built and maintained by an independent photographer and developer. It is the tool I personally use and continuously refine. If you have suggestions or need support, contact me at: davidquiles@me.com
KODAK MEMO
Easily print photos directly from your smartphone. Connect wirelessly via Bluetooth, select images from your gallery or camera, and edit them before printing. The app guides you through setup and printing, ensuring a seamless experience.
- Wireless Bluetooth connection
- Photo selection from gallery
- In-app photo editing
- Print firmware updates
- Step-by-step setup guide
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[How to Use] 1. Make sure you recharge the printer before you use it. 2. Make sure the Adapter is connected properly. 3. Turn on the printer 4. Go to the Bluetooth setting and find the printer’s MAC address. The MAC address is placed inside the printer’s door If you purchased a Dock Printer, dock your smartphone at the pin on top of the printer or find the MAC address on the downside of the printer to connect the device to Bluetooth. 5. Select an image from the Gallery or take a photo with your smartphone. 6. Once the image has been selected, edit the image with your personal preference. 7. Now press the print button located on top of the printer when editing is completed. 8. When you print for the first time, you may need to update the firmware. Please follow the instructions shown on the screen of your smartphone. 9. It will take about a minute to fully print. Please do not pull the photo until it is completely printed.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: myLightMeter PRO at 90% against KODAK MEMO's 39%. myLightMeter PRO also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.7) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). KODAK MEMO's advantage is price (Free vs $4.99) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
KODAK MEMO is free to download; myLightMeter PRO costs $4.99 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 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: myLightMeter PRO has 1.2K ratings behind it against 22, 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 KODAK MEMO's.
myLightMeter PRO ships an update every 5 days, KODAK MEMO every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | myLightMeter PRO | KODAK MEMO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.8 (1.2K ratings) — better | 2.7 (22 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 90.3% of reviews — better | 39.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K — better | 22 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #15 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 93 MB | 176 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | David Quiles | Prinics Co., Ltd |
Customer experience
myLightMeter PRO
KODAK MEMO
Bugs and requests
myLightMeter PRO
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashes on startup
- Inconsistent behavior between free and pro versions
- Incorrect shutter speed and aperture options for some cameras
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to lock shutter speed and aperture
- Smaller spot metering area
- Support for more film/sensor formats
- Improved incident metering with diffuser
KODAK MEMO
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
myLightMeter PRO
No in-app purchases
KODAK MEMO
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is myLightMeter PRO free?
Is KODAK MEMO free?
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