# myLightMeter PRO vs Minimal Light Meter

The clearest difference is update cadence: myLightMeter PRO at every 5 days against Minimal Light Meter's every 19 months. myLightMeter PRO also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 1) and chart position (#12 vs #195). Minimal Light Meter's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $4.99) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Minimal Light Meter 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.

myLightMeter PRO ships an update every 5 days, Minimal Light Meter every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | myLightMeter PRO | Minimal Light Meter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mylightmeter-pro/id583922375/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minimal-light-meter/id6504420435/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 90.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 19 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#12** | #195 |
| Size | 53 MB | 0 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Quiles](https://appshunter.io/developer/578971109) | [Jack Kroll](https://appshunter.io/developer/1638376186) |

## What reviewers say

### myLightMeter PRO

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

**Currently charting:** #12 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


### Minimal Light Meter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minimal-light-meter/id6504420435)

**Currently charting:** #195 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

This app offers precise light metering with a streamlined interface and a dimmable camera view. It allows for fully customizable ISO settings, ensuring accuracy with non-standard film stocks.

**Highlights:** Accurate light metering, Intuitive user interface, Dimmable camera view, Custom ISO settings, Support for non-standard ISO

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is myLightMeter PRO free?

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

### Is Minimal Light Meter free?

Minimal Light Meter costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, myLightMeter PRO or Minimal Light Meter?

Minimal Light Meter is rated higher. myLightMeter PRO averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Minimal Light Meter averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do myLightMeter PRO or Minimal Light Meter have ads?

Neither myLightMeter PRO nor Minimal Light Meter shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, myLightMeter PRO or Minimal Light Meter?

myLightMeter PRO ships an update every 5 days, and Minimal Light Meter every 19 months. Most recently, myLightMeter PRO was updated on September 27, 2026 and Minimal Light Meter on September 10, 2026.

### Which is more popular, myLightMeter PRO or Minimal Light Meter?

myLightMeter PRO currently peaks at #12 in the App Store charts, and Minimal Light Meter at #195. 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.*