Comparison

illumeter vs Tagameleon

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

Head to head
About

illumeter

This app functions as a portable light meter, allowing users to measure exposure values like aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. It offers features for logging shots with location and settings, and provides customization options for a personalized user experience.

Highlights
  • Exposure measurement (Aperture, Shutter Speed, ISO)
  • Tap-to-focus exposure lock
  • Exposure compensation
  • Frame logging with location and settings
  • List and map view of logged frames
  • Customizable settings and appearance
Features
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illumeter, The Simplest Light Meter in Your Pocket. Exposure Meter • Choose the value you want to measure from Aperture, Shutter Speed, or ISO. • The selected value automatically adjusts based on changes in the other two settings. • Tap a specific point on the screen to lock the exposure to that area. • An exposure compensation feature is provided to help you handle various challenging lighting conditions. Frame Logging • Log your frames by composing your shot and pressing the shutter button. • Location, date and time, EV value, and settings are recorded with each frame. • Review your recorded frames in a list and on a map. • Easily delete or edit incorrect frames. Settings & Personalization • Easily toggle various features on or off. • Deactivate or remove unused values. • Customize the app's appearance and feedback to your preference.

About

Tagameleon

Features
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Tagameleon lets you inspect the metadata embedded in your photos and export the details you choose. View photo information including image properties, capture details, camera data, dates, and location metadata when present. Export selected metadata as PDF, JSON, CSV, or XML. Your privacy comes first: • Photos and metadata are processed entirely on your device. • Tagameleon does not upload, store, or transmit your photos or metadata. • No accounts, advertising, analytics, or tracking. • You choose exactly what to export and share. Metadata can include sensitive information such as location, timestamps, and device details. Review your selected fields before sharing an export.

Screenshots

illumeter4 screens
Tagameleon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: illumeter at every 2 weeks against Tagameleon's every 2 months. illumeter also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

illumeter ships an update every 2 weeks, Tagameleon every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
illumeter versus Tagameleon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterillumeterTagameleon
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSeunghun YangHorea Crisan

In-app purchases

None

illumeter

No in-app purchases

None

Tagameleon

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is illumeter free?
illumeter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tagameleon free?
Tagameleon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do illumeter or Tagameleon have ads?
Neither illumeter nor Tagameleon shows ads.
Which is updated more often, illumeter or Tagameleon?
illumeter ships an update every 2 weeks, and Tagameleon every 2 months. Most recently, illumeter was updated on October 7, 2026 and Tagameleon on October 6, 2026.

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