Comparison

Luminometer vs FoldLight

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

Head to head
About

Luminometer

Transform your device into a professional light meter to measure luminosity in lux and foot-candles. Achieve optimal illumination for any space, from greenhouses to workspaces, ensuring comfort and preventing glare. Calibrated with reference equipment for precise and reliable readings.

Highlights
  • Measures lux and foot-candle units
  • Internal Exposure Compensation for accuracy
  • Camera view for measured area
  • Calibrated with reference equipment
  • Versatile for various lighting conditions
  • Helps set optimal illumination levels
Features
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Luminometer is an exceptional app that is designed to transform your iPhone or iPad into a professional and user-friendly light meter. It is based on Internal Exposure Compensation, which makes it the most accurate lux meter available on the market today. With Luminometer, you can easily measure the lux of any light source in both lx and foot-candle units without having to spend any money on professional equipment. One of the standout features of Luminometer is the ability to swiftly and efficiently set up your greenhouse, living room, workplace, study room, or any other area with the perfect level of illumination. Our app ensures that you achieve a well-lit environment that is comfortable to work in without causing any unnecessary glare. The app is incredibly versatile, making it consistent for use in various lighting conditions such as plant lighting, household lighting, workstation lighting, and mood lighting. No matter the type of lighting you need to measure, Luminometer is up to the task. With Luminometer, you get a comprehensive set of features that enable you to measure lux with ease. The camera view feature allows you to view the area being measured, making it even more user-friendly. The app is calibrated using top reference equipment, ensuring that your measurements are always precise and reliable. Whether you're dealing with ambient indoor and outdoor lighting or task and accent lighting, Luminometer has you covered. You can trust that our app is accurate and reliable, thanks to our calibration process, which is done using the best reference equipment available. In conclusion, if you're looking for an accurate, versatile, and easy-to-use light meter app, then Luminometer is the perfect solution for you. Get started today and experience the benefits of using our app to achieve the perfect level of illumination for any environment. Terms and pricing: Our weekly subscription costs $3.99 USD/week and provides you with unlimited access to premium features, as long as your subscription remains active. The subscription automatically renews, and payment will be charged to your iTunes account when you confirm the initial purchase. If you do not wish to renew your subscription, you may turn off the auto-renewal option in your Account Settings at least 24-hours before the current subscription period ends. For more information, please refer to our terms of service available at https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ or privacy policy on https://27groupts.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-for-Luminometer-iOS-App-68f7e665c2924108a9111eae825e53c7

About

FoldLight

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FoldLight is a widget-first controller for the lights on your own Home Assistant server. Put your lights on the Home Screen, Lock Screen, and in Control Center — then toggle, dim, warm, or recolor them without ever opening an app. There's no FoldLight account, no cloud, and nothing to sign up for. Paste your Home Assistant address and access token once and you're set. FoldLight talks only to the server you already run. WIDGET-FIRST CONTROL Small and medium Home Screen widgets with a power toggle, brightness steps, and preset swatches — each one acts directly on your lights, no app launch required. KNOWS EACH LIGHT Every light shows exactly the controls it supports — on/off, dimming, color temperature, or full color — detected automatically from Home Assistant. PRESETS Save Warm, Focus, Movie, or your own scenes and apply them from a widget or from Control Center. CONTROL CENTER & LOCK SCREEN Toggle your main light or apply a preset straight from the iOS system controls. LAUNCHER TILES, SIRI & SHORTCUTS One-tap tiles to Home Assistant or any page you use, plus App Intents for every action so you can automate them or ask Siri. TRY IT WITHOUT A SERVER Demo mode is on by default and works with sample lights, so you can explore everything before connecting. PRIVATE BY DESIGN FoldLight collects nothing. Your server address and token stay in your device's Keychain and traffic goes straight to your machine — over your LAN or securely over Tailscale. Home Assistant is a trademark of the Open Home Foundation. FoldLight is an independent client and is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the Home Assistant project.

Screenshots

Luminometer3 screens
FoldLight3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FoldLight at none against Luminometer's 2. FoldLight also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Luminometer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. FoldLight asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Luminometer versus FoldLight: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLuminometerFoldLight
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (13 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer27GROUPAnmol Saxena

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Luminometer

Subscriptions1
  • Weekly$2.997 Days
One-time1
  • Lifetime$9.99
None

FoldLight

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Luminometer free?
Luminometer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FoldLight free?
FoldLight is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Luminometer or FoldLight have ads?
Luminometer shows ads; FoldLight does not.

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