# myLightMeter PRO vs Phaos

The clearest difference is price: Phaos at Free against myLightMeter PRO's $4.99. Phaos also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). myLightMeter PRO's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 4) and chart position (#16 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Phaos 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 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | myLightMeter PRO | Phaos |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mylightmeter-pro/id583922375/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phaos/id6760268838/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 90.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#16** | — |
| Size | 57 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [David Quiles](https://appshunter.io/developer/578971109) | [DANIELLE MARIE HONAN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877169804) |

## What reviewers say

### myLightMeter PRO

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

**Currently charting:** #16 Top Paid · Photo & Video, #142 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


### Phaos

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phaos/id6760268838)

This app offers a unique social feed experience focused entirely on film photography. Users can upload complete film rolls, post individual images with detailed metadata, and browse a chronological feed without algorithmic interference. Explore content by camera, lens, or film stock.

**Highlights:** Upload complete film rolls, Post images with metadata, Chronological feed, no algorithm, Explore by camera, lens, film stock, View rolls as contact sheets, Expired film tracking

**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 Phaos free?

Phaos is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, myLightMeter PRO or Phaos?

Phaos is rated higher. myLightMeter PRO averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Phaos averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do myLightMeter PRO or Phaos have ads?

Neither myLightMeter PRO nor Phaos shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, myLightMeter PRO or Phaos?

myLightMeter PRO ships an update every 5 days, and Phaos every 5 days. Most recently, myLightMeter PRO was updated on October 19, 2026 and Phaos on October 9, 2026.

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