# myLightMeter PRO vs Manual Flash Calculator

The clearest difference is review sentiment: myLightMeter PRO at 90% against Manual Flash Calculator's 0%. myLightMeter PRO also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 11 days) and chart position (#12 vs #124). Manual Flash Calculator's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $4.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

myLightMeter PRO costs $4.99 and Manual Flash Calculator $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

myLightMeter PRO ships an update every 5 days, Manual Flash Calculator every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | myLightMeter PRO | Manual Flash Calculator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mylightmeter-pro/id583922375/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | — |
| Positive reviews | **90.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#12** | #124 |
| Size | 53 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.1 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Quiles](https://appshunter.io/developer/578971109) | [Winterink](https://appshunter.io/developer/324469683) |

## 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


### Manual Flash Calculator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manual-flash-calculator/id6739006004)

**Currently charting:** #124 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

This app assists photographers by calculating camera and flash settings for manual flash photography. It allows users to create gear lists and kits, and then use this information to determine the fourth parameter (like flash power) when any three of the four relevant settings are known.

**Highlights:** Manual flash photography calculator, Configure camera and flash settings, Calculate missing parameter from three inputs, Create and manage gear lists, Organize gear into custom kits, Persistent local data storage

**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 Manual Flash Calculator free?

Manual Flash Calculator costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do myLightMeter PRO or Manual Flash Calculator have ads?

Neither myLightMeter PRO nor Manual Flash Calculator shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, myLightMeter PRO or Manual Flash Calculator?

myLightMeter PRO ships an update every 5 days, and Manual Flash Calculator every 11 days. Most recently, myLightMeter PRO was updated on September 27, 2026 and Manual Flash Calculator on September 12, 2026.

### Which is more popular, myLightMeter PRO or Manual Flash Calculator?

myLightMeter PRO currently peaks at #12 in the App Store charts, and Manual Flash Calculator at #124. 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.*