# myLightMeter PRO vs Light Meter Wheel

The clearest difference is update cadence: myLightMeter PRO at every 5 days against Light Meter Wheel's every 2 months. myLightMeter PRO also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 12) and chart position (#11 vs unranked). Light Meter Wheel's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $4.99) and device support (3 vs 1). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

myLightMeter PRO costs $4.99 and Light Meter Wheel $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for myLightMeter PRO against 4.7 for Light Meter Wheel. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: myLightMeter PRO has 1.1K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of myLightMeter PRO's written reviews are positive against 91% of Light Meter Wheel's.

myLightMeter PRO ships an update every 5 days, Light Meter Wheel every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | myLightMeter PRO | Light Meter Wheel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mylightmeter-pro/id583922375/reviews)** | [4.7 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-meter-wheel/id720707253/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 90.2% of reviews | **91.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#11** | — |
| Size | 53 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Quiles](https://appshunter.io/developer/578971109) | [David Quiles](https://appshunter.io/developer/578971109) |

## What reviewers say

### myLightMeter PRO

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

**Currently charting:** #11 Top Paid · Photo & Video (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


### Light Meter Wheel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-meter-wheel/id720707253)

This app offers a fast, visual, and precise way to measure light for photography. It features a unique exposure wheel that displays aperture, shutter speed, and ISO simultaneously, giving photographers instant control and clarity.

**Highlights:** Real exposure wheel with all values in one view, Real-time metering with instant EV readings, Wide ISO and shutter speed range, Exposure timer for long exposures, Incident metering using front camera, Calibration for accuracy

**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 Light Meter Wheel free?

Light Meter Wheel costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, myLightMeter PRO or Light Meter Wheel?

myLightMeter PRO is rated higher. myLightMeter PRO averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Light Meter Wheel averages 4.7 from 12 ratings.

### Do myLightMeter PRO or Light Meter Wheel have ads?

Neither myLightMeter PRO nor Light Meter Wheel shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, myLightMeter PRO or Light Meter Wheel?

myLightMeter PRO ships an update every 5 days, and Light Meter Wheel every 2 months. Most recently, myLightMeter PRO was updated on September 24, 2026 and Light Meter Wheel on September 24, 2026.

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