Comparison

Light Meter & Logbook vs EV+

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

Head to head
About

Light Meter & Logbook

Transform your smartphone into a professional light meter and comprehensive photo logbook. It offers precise exposure readings, advanced tools for various photography styles, and a flexible interface to organize all your shooting data.

Highlights
  • Reflected metering with camera
  • EV calibration and fractional stops
  • ISO range 3-25,600
  • ND filter and long-exposure timer
  • Spot metering with histogram
  • Film library and push/pull processing
  • Photo logbook for settings and notes
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Turn your phone into a professional light meter and photo logbook — ideal for film, digital, medium-format, and pinhole photography. ACCURATE EXPOSURES • Reflected metering with your camera • EV calibration for precision • Fractional stops (1/2, 1/3) for fine-tuning ADVANCED TOOLS • ISO range from 3 to 25,600 • ND filter and long-exposure timer • Spot metering with histogram • 35mm equivalent focal length display • Medium-format focal length conversion support • Apply color filters to the live preview for accurate B&W film visualization • Pinhole camera support with custom f-numbers • Built-in library of 20+ films with the option to add your own • Push/pull processing support • Reciprocity correction for long exposures FAST & FLEXIBLE • One-tap exposure calculation • Customizable metering screen layout • Equipment profiles for cameras, lenses, and pinhole setups — now including medium-format systems • Dark mode and haptic feedback COMPLETE PHOTO LOGBOOK • Record exposure settings, location, and notes • Keep all shooting data organized and accessible PERSONALIZED INTERFACE • Light, Dark, or System themes • Custom primary color Download Light Meter & Logbook to achieve accurate exposures and keep every shot documented — all in one powerful app. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

EV+

A simple light meter for photographers to measure EV and calculate necessary camera settings like ISO, shutter speed, and aperture. It provides essential exposure information for better photography.

Highlights
  • Measure EV
  • Calculate ISO
  • Calculate Shutter Speed
  • Calculate Aperture
  • Minimalist interface
Features
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Minimal light meter for photographers. Measure EV and calculate ISO, shutter, and aperture.

Screenshots

Light Meter & Logbook4 screens
EV+2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: EV+ at 5.0 against Light Meter & Logbook's 4.0. EV+ also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. Light Meter & Logbook sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. EV+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

EV+ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Light Meter & Logbook versus EV+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLight Meter & LogbookEV+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVadim TurkoBen Nguyen

Customer experience

Light Meter & Logbook

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

EV+

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Light Meter & Logbook

Subscriptions2
  • Lightmeter Pro$0.991 Month
  • Lightmeter Pro$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lightmeter Pro$9.99
None

EV+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Light Meter & Logbook free?
Light Meter & Logbook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EV+ free?
EV+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Light Meter & Logbook or EV+?
EV+ is rated higher. Light Meter & Logbook averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while EV+ averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Light Meter & Logbook or EV+ have ads?
Neither Light Meter & Logbook nor EV+ shows ads.

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