SLR Assist vs Analog Light Meter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SLR Assist
This app helps film photographers achieve perfect exposure with its intuitive light metering tools. It offers various shooting modes, real-time readings, and helpful tips for both beginners and enthusiasts. Unlock advanced features with a paid plan, including a free trial.
- Exposure measurement for film photography
- Shutter priority mode
- Program mode
- Aperture priority mode
- Real-time exposure readings
- Expired film mode
- Exposure compensation
Read full descriptionHide full description
Simple, fast and concise. Try exposure metering with SLR Assist today. Features include: - Shutter Priority Mode (Auto Aperture) - Full Auto (Program) Mode* - Spot Metering* - Aperture Priority Mode (Auto Shutter)* - Real-Time Exposure Readings - Center Weighted Metering - Customizable Aperture Range* - Exposure Offset* - Expired Film Mode* - Light and Dark Mode - Helpful Warnings and Tips - Full iPhone and iPad Support (iOS 15.0 onward) *Features marked with an asterisk require an active paid plan, which you can try for free during the trial period. Download now and capture the magic of film photography! SLR Assist is the exposure meter app for film photographers. Whether you're shooting 35mm or 120mm, our intuitive interface helps beginners and enthusiasts alike achieve perfect exposures. With modes for real-time guidance, you'll never miss a shot. Start with our free Auto Aperture mode, then unlock the full potential with our paid features. Experience the difference SLR Assist can make in your analog journey – download now and elevate your film photography today! SLR Assist functions as a light meter, measuring the amount of light in your scene to determine the correct exposure settings. It recommends optimal shutter speed and /or aperture combinations, ensuring your film photos are properly exposed – not too dark or too bright. This essential tool helps both novice and experienced photographers capture stunning images on film. SLR Assist requires iOS 15.0 or higher. Privacy Policy - https://sites.google.com/view/slr-assist-privacy-policy/home Terms of Use - https://sites.google.com/view/slr-assist-terms-of-use/home
Analog Light Meter
This app uses your device's camera to measure light exposure, displaying readings in a fun, analog-style format. It calculates EV and suggests shutter speed and aperture combinations. While it shows incident light, it actually measures reflected light.
- Camera-based light measurement
- Analog display for readings
- EV calculation
- Shutter speed and F-number suggestions
- Reflected light measurement
Read full descriptionHide full description
A light meter app for iPhone inspired by classic analog exposure meters. Set the ISO using the button at the bottom of the screen, then select a metering mode using the button in the upper-left corner. Use the monitor at the top center of the screen to check the metering area, then tap the light meter to take a reading. Based on the measured exposure, the analog-style dial rotates to show combinations of shutter speed and aperture. 【Main Features】 ・ISO setting ・Evaluative, Partial, and Spot metering modes ・On-screen display of the metering area ・Analog-style exposure dial ・Instructions available in Japanese and English Tap the “?” button in the upper-right corner at any time to view instructions. Note: The app is visually inspired by incident-light analog exposure meters, but exposure measurements are made using the iPhone camera.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Analog Light Meter at none against SLR Assist's 2. SLR Assist's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and update cadence 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. SLR Assist sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Analog Light Meter asks for nothing beyond the download.
SLR Assist ships an update every 3 weeks, Analog Light Meter monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SLR Assist | Analog Light Meter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vsevolod Kemaev | Tadao Nishijima |
Customer experience
SLR Assist
Analog Light Meter
In-app purchases
SLR Assist
- Monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month
- Annual7 Days trial$9.991 Year
Analog Light Meter
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is SLR Assist free?
Is Analog Light Meter free?
Do SLR Assist or Analog Light Meter have ads?
Which is updated more often, SLR Assist or Analog Light Meter?
Other comparisons











![[Film Exposure Meter] [Film Exposure Meter]](https://cdn3.appshunter.io/i/Purple221/ff1b44912fd8ac3bc3a9608441bdcb6c/AppIcon-0-0-1x_U007epad-0-1-85-220.png/512x0w.png)



