Comparison

ND Filter EV vs Light Meter

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

Head to head
About

ND Filter EV

Features
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This is a calculator for photographing using ND (Neutral-density) filters with any number of stops. ND STOPS lets you set the exposure without ND filter in a blue field, and see the result below. EV ALTERNATIVES gives you a dual combo alternatives of ISO, APERTURE and SHUTTER SPEED SWEET SPOTS is not always accurate, but in many cases lenses has its sweet spot at about 40% up on the aperture range. SETTINGS lets you choose which stops you want to see in the ND STOPS PAGE and at what EV (exposure value) interval in all pages. To see more apps like this, go to www.discobajas.com

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Light Meter

Features
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Turn your iPhone into a real photographic light meter. Point the camera at any scene and read its exposure value (EV) and illuminance in lux instantly, then dial in the exact aperture, shutter and ISO for a perfectly exposed frame. Most "light meter" apps just show a brightness bar. This one does the math a classic handheld meter does: it reads the light your camera actually sees, smooths it in real time, and solves the full exposure triangle so you walk away with real camera settings, not a guess. WHAT YOU GET - A live EV and lux readout that reacts the instant the light changes - The exact aperture, shutter and ISO to expose any scene correctly - An exposure solver: lock any setting and get the others worked out for you - ND filter and long-exposure times so moving water and clouds go silky - Scene presets from Sunny 16 to candlelight and star trails for instant reference - Saved readings that keep EV, lux and full settings so you can revisit any scene PERFECT FOR - Film and analog shooters metering by hand with no in-camera meter - DSLR and mirrorless photographers double-checking tricky light - Long-exposure and landscape shooters stacking ND filters - Students learning how aperture, shutter, ISO and the Sunny 16 rule work WHY NOT JUST USE YOUR CAMERA'S METER? Your camera meters through the lens and averages the whole frame, so it gets fooled by snow, backlight and shade. This gives you an independent EV reading you can trust, plus ND and long-exposure math your camera will never do, and it calibrates to your gear so the numbers match what you actually shoot. PRIVACY The camera is used only to measure light on your device. Nothing is recorded, uploaded or shared, no account is required, and your saved readings stay on your iPhone. FULL ACCESS The live meter and the Learn guides are free. Full Access unlocks the exposure solver, scene presets, the ND long-exposure calculator, and unlimited saved readings: - Weekly - Yearly (best value) - Lifetime (one-time purchase) Point your phone at the light and read your next perfect exposure. Terms of Use (EULA): https://web-levi.web.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://web-levi.web.app/privacy-policy Questions? tphuc.work@gmail.com

Screenshots

ND Filter EV4 screens
Light Meter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Light Meter at Free against ND Filter EV's $0.49. Light Meter also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 4 months). ND Filter EV's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Light Meter is free to download; ND Filter EV costs $0.49 up front. Light Meter sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. ND Filter EV asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ND Filter EV ships an update every 4 months, Light Meter every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences ยท 2 level
ND Filter EV versus Light Meter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterND Filter EVLight Meter
Price$0.49Free โ€” better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 weeks โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPod โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size0 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStein Erik NilsenPhuc Pham

In-app purchases

None

ND Filter EV

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Light Meter

Subscriptions2
  • Sunny 16 Rule Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Film Photography Yearly$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • ND Filter Calc, Pay Once$29.99

Questions

Is ND Filter EV free?
ND Filter EV costs $0.49, with no in-app purchases.
Is Light Meter free?
Light Meter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ND Filter EV or Light Meter have ads?
Neither ND Filter EV nor Light Meter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ND Filter EV or Light Meter?
ND Filter EV ships an update every 4 months, and Light Meter every 4 weeks. Most recently, ND Filter EV was updated on November 4, 2026 and Light Meter on October 28, 2026.

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