Comparison

SmartLab35 vs mySpotMeter

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

Head to head
About

SmartLab35

Features
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With the innovative photo enlarger, you can create prints from your film negatives in a completely new way. This is possible for colour and black and white photos. In black and white mode, you can set an exposure time of up to 999 seconds. You can set the intensity of the enlarger to up to -4.0 f-stops. For multi-grade paper, you can select the gradation from 00.0 to 5.0. Use the function buttons to control the enlarger. Use the FOCUS light to adjust the sharpness of your image. Use the SAFE light to insert the paper. Start and pause the exposure with the centre button. In colour mode, you can set an exposure time of up to 999 seconds. You can control the colour gradation of your image by setting the intensity of the individual colour channels. In the options menu, you can choose between CMY and RGB colour systems. Control the enlarger with the function buttons. You can use the FOCUS light to adjust the sharpness of your image. Start and pause the exposure with the centre button.

About

mySpotMeter

This app transforms your iPhone into a precise spot meter for photographers. It allows for detailed exposure control by measuring specific areas, evaluating contrast, and calculating settings for film or digital photography.

Highlights
  • Selectable 1°, 2°, and 4° spot metering angles
  • Dedicated readings for shadows, highlights, and middle gray
  • Aperture or shutter speed priority
  • Store and compare measurements
  • Instant aperture calculation
  • Wide ISO, shutter speed, and aperture ranges
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Designed by a photographer, for photographers. Built with one clear goal: precise spot metering for photographers who want full control over exposure. mySpotMeter turns your iPhone into a dedicated spot meter with selectable 1°, 2° and 4° measuring angles. Whether you shoot film or digital, you can isolate specific areas, evaluate contrast and place your exposure with confidence. Key Features • Selectable 1°, 2° and 4° spot metering angles • Dedicated readings for shadows, highlights and middle gray • Aperture or shutter speed priority • Average readings mode • Store and compare measurements directly on the exposure scale • Clear EV difference between your target and the current reading • Instant aperture calculation based on the selected ISO and shutter speed • Shutter speed range from 240 seconds to 1/8000s • Aperture range from f/1.0 to f/128 • ISO range from 3 to 409.6K • Exposure settings in 1/3 or 1/2-stop increments • Measure using the on-screen control or the iPhone volume buttons • Automatic calibration and precise manual EV adjustment • Filter factor correction up to FF1000 Built for Deliberate Exposure Instead of averaging the entire scene, mySpotMeter lets you measure only the area that matters. Compare shadows and highlights, understand the available contrast and decide exactly where to place your exposure before pressing the shutter. Download the User Manual You can view or download the complete user manual before purchasing or downloading the app. Scroll to the Information section of this App Store page and tap Developer Website. About This app is built and maintained by an independent photographer and developer. It is a focused photographic tool, continuously refined through real-world use. If you have suggestions or need help, feel free to contact me: davidquiles@me.com

Screenshots

SmartLab354 screens
mySpotMeter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SmartLab35 at Free against mySpotMeter's $6.99. SmartLab35 also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26). mySpotMeter's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 weeks) and chart position (#56 vs unranked). On 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

SmartLab35 is free to download; mySpotMeter costs $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmartLab35 ships an update every 5 weeks, mySpotMeter every 2 days. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
SmartLab35 versus mySpotMeter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartLab35mySpotMeter
PriceFree — better$6.99
Rating—4.2 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
Best chart rank—#56 — better
DevicesiPhone, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better26
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSANTIAGO FRANCISCO RAMIREZ SONNTAGDavid Quiles

In-app purchases

None

SmartLab35

No in-app purchases

None

mySpotMeter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SmartLab35 free?
SmartLab35 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is mySpotMeter free?
mySpotMeter costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do SmartLab35 or mySpotMeter have ads?
Neither SmartLab35 nor mySpotMeter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SmartLab35 or mySpotMeter?
SmartLab35 ships an update every 5 weeks, and mySpotMeter every 2 days. Most recently, SmartLab35 was updated on September 23, 2026 and mySpotMeter on September 23, 2026.

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