# myLightMeter PRO vs ShuttR

The clearest difference is ratings volume: myLightMeter PRO at 1.1K against ShuttR's 2. myLightMeter PRO also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

myLightMeter PRO costs $4.99 and ShuttR $6.99 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 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: myLightMeter PRO has 1.1K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

myLightMeter PRO ships an update every 5 days, ShuttR every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | myLightMeter PRO | ShuttR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $6.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mylightmeter-pro/id583922375/reviews)** | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shuttr-shutter-speed-tester/id6790870659/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 90.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#15** | #185 |
| Size | 57 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Quiles](https://appshunter.io/developer/578971109) | [Christian Haemmerle](https://appshunter.io/developer/6790870661) |

## What reviewers say

### myLightMeter PRO

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

**Currently charting:** #15 Top Paid · Photo & Video, #125 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


### ShuttR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shuttr-shutter-speed-tester/id6790870659)

**Currently charting:** #185 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

This app uses your iPhone's camera to accurately measure the shutter speeds of analog film cameras. It provides a guided process to check if your camera's shutter has drifted over time, offering a clear verdict on its performance without requiring external hardware.

**Highlights:** Measures real shutter speeds, Uses iPhone camera and light source, Tests speeds from 8s to 1/500, Guided step-by-step protocol, Automatic calibration, Deviation in stops and verdict, History and camera collection, Shareable 'shutter checked' certificate

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is myLightMeter PRO free?

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

### Is ShuttR free?

ShuttR costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

myLightMeter PRO is rated higher. myLightMeter PRO averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while ShuttR averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do myLightMeter PRO or ShuttR have ads?

Neither myLightMeter PRO nor ShuttR shows ads.

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

myLightMeter PRO ships an update every 5 days, and ShuttR every 2 weeks. Most recently, myLightMeter PRO was updated on October 19, 2026 and ShuttR on October 18, 2026.

### Which is more popular, myLightMeter PRO or ShuttR?

myLightMeter PRO currently peaks at #15 in the App Store charts, and ShuttR at #185. 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.*