Comparison

myLightMeter PRO vs Frame64

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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

About

Frame64

Features
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Frame64 is the easiest way to share photos with your digital photo frames. Capture moments, personalize them, and display them on your frames in seconds. KEY FEATURES: - Take Photos: Use the built-in camera to snap photos and share them instantly to your connected frames. - Draw & Edit: Add drawings and creative touches to your photos before sending them to your frames. - Connect Your Frames: Pair your digital photo frames via Bluetooth for seamless photo sharing. - Friends & Sharing: Connect with friends and family to share photos across each other's frames. - Timeline: Browse through all the photos shared to your frames in a beautiful timeline view. - Photo Visibility Controls: Choose who can see your photos and manage what appears on your frames. Frame64 brings your digital photo frames to life by making it simple and fun to share your favorite moments with the people you love.

Screenshots

myLightMeter PRO4 screens
Frame644 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Frame64 at Free against myLightMeter PRO's $4.99. myLightMeter PRO's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly) and chart position (#12 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Frame64 is free to download; myLightMeter PRO costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

myLightMeter PRO ships an update every 5 days, Frame64 monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
myLightMeter PRO versus Frame64: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermyLightMeter PROFrame64
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (1.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews90.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#12 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid QuilesAlvaro Martinez Fernandez

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

Frame64

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

myLightMeter PRO

No in-app purchases

None

Frame64

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is myLightMeter PRO free?
myLightMeter PRO costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Frame64 free?
Frame64 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do myLightMeter PRO or Frame64 have ads?
Neither myLightMeter PRO nor Frame64 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, myLightMeter PRO or Frame64?
myLightMeter PRO ships an update every 5 days, and Frame64 monthly. Most recently, myLightMeter PRO was updated on October 12, 2026 and Frame64 on October 2, 2026.

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