Comparison

Magic Measure vs Lux Meter Pros

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

Head to head
About

Magic Measure

This app transforms your phone into a virtual tape measure using AR technology. Accurately measure distances, heights, and widths of objects and surfaces in both 2D and 3D space. Ideal for construction, home renovation, and various projects requiring precise measurements.

Highlights
  • Virtual tape measure ruler
  • Measure distances, heights, and widths
  • 2D and 3D object measurement
  • Vertical surface measurement
  • Supports multiple units of measure
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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This cutting-edge app gives you a virtual tape measure ruler, which helps you measure distances and sizes of objects on a plane or in 3D space, both indoors and outdoors. It can be used in many fields such as construction, architecture, engineering, industry for field survey or engineering projects such as road design, construction management etc. With just a few taps, you can use your smartphone's camera to measure distance, height, and width of objects, making it the perfect tape measuring tool for home renovation, construction, or any other project that requires accurate measurements. With its user-friendly interface, the app is easy to use and requires no special skills or technical knowledge. Simply aim at the target's endpoints with the camera and the app will display the distances on your screen in real-time. Our app not only provides you with a tape, but also allows you to use even more functions: Vertical Measurement: Take measurements on vertical surfaces such as walls, windows, doors. 3D Object Measurement: Measure all surfaces of three-dimensional objects. Distance Meter: allows to tape measure distance from your device to a fixed point on the detected 3D space. Geometric shapes: measurement of objects with shapes such as rectangles and circles. You can use many units of measure in your measurements: cm, m, inches, feet, yard It is completely free and easy to use, Magic Measure - AR Ruler is the most powerful measuring tool you’ll find on the market. Wonder how big is your room, how many tiles you will need for the bathroom? You don't need a ruler. Simply point your device at any object or surface and let it get measured. Experience AR Magic Measure without a manual, pen or paper. All you need is your mobile phone! Download the Magic Measure - AR Ruler app today and experience the future of measurement. Say goodbye to traditional measuring methods and take your measuring game to the next level! Measurements obtained are approximate and there is a small margin of error. The accuracy of measurements is determined by ARKit

About

Lux Meter Pros

This tool transforms your iPhone into a professional light testing device. It measures lux levels, conducts emergency lighting discharge tests, and generates compliance certificates for UK electricians and facility managers.

Highlights
  • Real-time lux measurement
  • Photo-based light readings
  • Room grid mapping
  • Emergency light testing (BS 5266)
  • Certificate generation (PDF)
  • Exportable reports (PDF/CSV)
  • Historical tracking
Features
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The only lux meter app with BS 5266 emergency lighting compliance, PDF certificates, logbooks, and minor works reports — built for UK electricians, inspectors, and facility managers. Turn your iPhone into a professional light testing toolkit. Measure lux levels, run 1-hour and 3-hour discharge tests, generate fire alarm certificates, and export everything as PDF — no additional hardware needed. REAL-TIME LUX MEASUREMENT Instant illuminance readings using your iPhone's built-in sensor. Accurate enough for site surveys, workplace assessments, and lighting design verification. PHOTO-BASED LIGHT READINGS Capture photos alongside each reading for site documentation. Perfect for audit trails and client reports. ROOM GRID MAPPING Build light heatmaps across any space. Identify dark spots, verify uniformity, and pinpoint where lighting falls below safe levels. EMERGENCY LIGHT TESTING (Pro) Run timed 1-hour and 3-hour discharge tests to BS 5266 standards. Monitor compliance levels throughout the test and record results automatically. CERTIFICATE GENERATION (Pro) Generate professional-grade documents on site, ready to hand over or email: — Emergency Lighting Periodic Test Certificate — Emergency Lighting Logbook — Minor Electrical Works Certificate — Fire Alarm Certificate EXPORTABLE REPORTS Save all lux data and compliance reports as PDFs or CSVs. Attach photos, timestamps, and location references. HISTORICAL TRACKING Compare readings over time for any location. Track whether lighting conditions have changed between inspections. BUILT FOR PROFESSIONALS — Electricians and lighting contractors — Facility and building managers — Fire safety and compliance officers — Architects and interior designers — Health and safety inspectors SUBSCRIPTION PLANS Weekly Lux Pass – £0.99/week Monthly Lux Pass – £2.99/month Yearly Lux Pass – £24.99/year Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID account settings. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://luxmeterpro.com/private-policy Support: https://luxmeterpro.com/contact-us

Screenshots

Magic Measure4 screens
Lux Meter Pros4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Magic Measure at 100% against Lux Meter Pros's 50%. Magic Measure also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Lux Meter Pros sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Magic Measure asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Magic Measure ships an update every 2 months, Lux Meter Pros every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Magic Measure versus Lux Meter Pros: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagic MeasureLux Meter Pros
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKemal DuranDADLINK TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

Customer experience

Magic Measure

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Lux Meter Pros

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Magic Measure

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Lux Meter Pros

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Lux Pass$0.997 Days
  • Monthly Lux Pass$2.991 Month
  • Annual Lux Pass$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Magic Measure free?
Magic Measure is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lux Meter Pros free?
Lux Meter Pros is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Magic Measure or Lux Meter Pros have ads?
Neither Magic Measure nor Lux Meter Pros shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Magic Measure or Lux Meter Pros?
Magic Measure ships an update every 2 months, and Lux Meter Pros every 4 months. Most recently, Magic Measure was updated on November 4, 2026 and Lux Meter Pros on October 30, 2026.

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