SEKONIC LD vs LIT Light Meter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SEKONIC LD
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With SEKONIC LD, you can use the full functionality of the spectrometer C-4000. You can remotely control the C-4000 via Bluetooth and view graphs of measurement data in various way. It displays illuminance (lux or foot-candle), deviation (⊿uv), color temperature (K), color rendering index (CRI/TM-30), and CIE1931 chromaticity coordinates (x,y). and imports stored data from the C-4000. SEKONIC LD offers upgrade option with in-app purchases (3-month subscription, 12-month subscription), including a 2-week free trial. With the upgrade, you can import drawings such as lighting layouts or site photos, and link measured values directly on them. Even if you stop the measurement midway, you can add notes to the saved data, making it convenient for multiple measurements. You can also attach smartphone images and notes to each measurement data. Location information of sites can also be attached with GPS data. Compile project data into simple reports, output as PDFs, or export as CSVs for further processing. License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
LIT Light Meter
This companion app allows users to remotely control and save data from the LIT DUO 1 light meter. It enables firmware updates via Bluetooth, enhancing the functionality of the connected device.
- Remote control for LIT DUO 1
- Firmware updates via Bluetooth
- Data saving capabilities
- Companion app functionality
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Companion app for LIT DUO 1 light meter. Key features: – Firmware update via Bluetooth – Remote control Learn more about LIT DUO 1: http://lit-systems.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LIT Light Meter at none against SEKONIC LD's 2. LIT Light Meter also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 9 months) and device support (5 vs 2). On price, ads 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. SEKONIC LD sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per 3 months. LIT Light Meter asks for nothing beyond the download.
SEKONIC LD ships an update every 9 months, LIT Light Meter every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SEKONIC LD | LIT Light Meter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.5 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 78 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sekonic | Lit Systems AB |
In-app purchases
SEKONIC LD
- 3 months subscription14 Days trial$49.993 Months
- 12 months subscription14 Days trial$119.991 Year
LIT Light Meter
No in-app purchases
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