Comparison

myLightMeter PRO vs Analog Addict

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

Analog Addict

Features
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Analog Addict - A professional light meter designed for film photographers. If you still shoot with Leica M6, Nikon FM2, Pentax K1000, Contax T2, Rolleiflex or Hasselblad - Analog Addict is a precise light meter on your iPhone, built specifically for analog. No need to buy a 500 USD Sekonic. -- 5 PROFESSIONAL METERING MODES -- - Standard: Sunny 16 reflected metering - Multi-Exposure: Distribute exposure across 2 to 32 frames - ND Filter: Auto compensation for ND2 to ND4000 - Zone System: Highlight and shadow placement (Ansel Adams) - Long Exposure (Bulb): Reciprocity correction per film stock -- FILM ADVISOR - SIGNATURE FEATURE -- Not sure which film to load? Answer 2 questions: 1. Your camera's maximum aperture 2. What you're shooting (Landscape, Street, Portrait, Night) The app meters the actual light and recommends 4 best-fit films from a curated catalog. Portra 400 or Velvia 50? HP5+ pushed to 1600 or Cinestill 800T? Analog Addict gives you the answer based on real scene light. -- EXTENSIVE CATALOG -- - 60+ camera bodies: Leica, Nikon, Canon, Pentax, Olympus, Minolta, Contax, Hasselblad, Mamiya, Bronica, Rolleiflex and more - 20+ film stocks: Kodak Portra, Ektar, Tri-X, T-Max; Ilford HP5+, Delta, Pan F; Fuji Velvia, Provia; Kodak Vision3, Cinestill and more - Reciprocity factor per individual film -- FILM LOG -- Every shot auto-saves: - Camera, lens, film, ISO, aperture, shutter, EC - Location, precise GPS, weather, temperature Review every frame - where you shot it, what the weather was. Perfect for serious photographers who learn from every exposure. -- GPS COORDINATES -- Tap the location name to save exact coordinates. Copy and paste into Google Maps or Apple Maps to return to the spot where you captured that perfect shot. -- 14 LANGUAGES -- English, Vietnamese, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese (Brazil), Italian, Dutch, Polish, Russian. -- CRAFTED ANALOG AESTHETIC -- Wood grain surfaces and amber phosphor displays inspired by classic Sekonic meters. Every tap feels analog. -- FREE WITH FULL BASICS -- Standard metering, Film Advisor, Camera and film catalog, Weather, Shot log - FREE forever. Upgrade to Pro (one-time purchase, no subscription): - Multi-Exposure - ND Filter (12 densities) - Zone System - Long Exposure with reciprocity correction - Exposure Compensation plus/minus 3 stops - Save GPS coordinates Analog Addict - Precise light. Smart film choice. Every frame remembered.

Screenshots

myLightMeter PRO4 screens
Analog Addict4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Analog Addict at Free against myLightMeter PRO's $4.99. myLightMeter PRO's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#16 vs unranked). On ads, 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

Analog Addict is free to download; myLightMeter PRO costs $4.99 up front. Analog Addict sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. myLightMeter PRO asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
myLightMeter PRO versus Analog Addict: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermyLightMeter PROAnalog Addict
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (1.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews90.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#16 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid QuilesHoai Anh Dang

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

Analog Addict

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

myLightMeter PRO

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Analog Addict

One-time1
  • Analog Addict Pro$3.99

Questions

Is myLightMeter PRO free?
myLightMeter PRO costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Analog Addict free?
Analog Addict is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do myLightMeter PRO or Analog Addict have ads?
Neither myLightMeter PRO nor Analog Addict shows ads.

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