# myLightMeter PRO vs My Camera Collection

The clearest difference is rating: myLightMeter PRO at 4.8 against My Camera Collection's 4.0. myLightMeter PRO also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 1) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). My Camera Collection's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $4.99) and device support (3 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

myLightMeter PRO costs $4.99 and My Camera Collection $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 4.0. 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, My Camera Collection every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | myLightMeter PRO | My Camera Collection |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mylightmeter-pro/id583922375/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-camera-collection/id6742800429/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 90.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#12** | — |
| Size | 53 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Quiles](https://appshunter.io/developer/578971109) | [Bryan Hall](https://appshunter.io/developer/1464944604) |

## What reviewers say

### myLightMeter PRO

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

**Currently charting:** #12 Top Paid · Photo & Video, #84 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


### My Camera Collection

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-camera-collection/id6742800429)

Catalog your camera collection with detailed information on up to 26 fields per camera. Manage reference lists and track the estimated value of your gear. Store unlimited photos and notes for each item.

**Highlights:** Detailed camera field entry (26 fields), Unlimited photos and notes per camera, Customizable reference lists, Valuation feature for collection value, Searchable camera database

**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 My Camera Collection free?

My Camera Collection costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, myLightMeter PRO or My Camera Collection?

myLightMeter PRO is rated higher. myLightMeter PRO averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while My Camera Collection averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do myLightMeter PRO or My Camera Collection have ads?

Neither myLightMeter PRO nor My Camera Collection shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, myLightMeter PRO or My Camera Collection?

myLightMeter PRO ships an update every 5 days, and My Camera Collection every 3 weeks. Most recently, myLightMeter PRO was updated on October 17, 2026 and My Camera Collection on October 13, 2026.

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