Luminosys vs Lux Meter Pros
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Luminosys
Accurately measure ambient light levels in Lux or Foot Candles using your phone's camera. This tool is ideal for photography, comparing light sources, or indoor gardening. It's designed for ease of use and provides precise readings.
- Measures light in Lux
- Measures light in Foot Candles (FC)
- Uses phone camera for accuracy
- Easy to use interface
- Suitable for photography
- Useful for indoor gardening
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Luminosys allows you to accurately measure the ambient light level in Lux or Foot Candles (FC). To do this, Luminosys uses your phone's camera in conjunction with a piece of paper to accurately measure the light level. It is very easy to use and is a great app for those looking for accurate light measurements for photography, comparing light sources, or indoor gardening.
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.
- 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
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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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Lux Meter Pros at 5.0 against Luminosys's 4.3. Lux Meter Pros also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 19 months). Luminosys's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (75% vs 50%). 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
Both are free to download. Lux Meter Pros sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Luminosys asks for nothing beyond the download.
Lux Meter Pros holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Luminosys has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of Luminosys's written reviews are positive against 50% of Lux Meter Pros's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Luminosys ships an update every 19 months, Lux Meter Pros every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Luminosys | Lux Meter Pros |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (10 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Melissa Zwick | DADLINK TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED |
Customer experience
Luminosys
Lux Meter Pros
In-app purchases
Luminosys
No in-app purchases
Lux Meter Pros
- Weekly Lux Pass$0.997 Days
- Monthly Lux Pass$2.991 Month
- Annual Lux Pass$24.991 Year
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