Comparison

Light Meter vs Luminis Light Meter

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

Head to head
About

Light Meter

This neumorphism-style light meter offers aperture priority, shutter priority, and manual modes. It allows users to adjust shutter speed, aperture, and ISO sensitivity for precise photography.

Highlights
  • Aperture Priority Mode (A)
  • Shutter Priority Mode (S)
  • Manual Mode
  • Adjustable Shutter Speed
  • Adjustable Aperture
  • Adjustable ISO Sensitivity
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This is a neumorphism-style light meter launched by Tsingland Camera. #Features [Mode] Tsingland Light Meter currently has three modes: aperture priority (A), shutter priority (S), and manual mode. [Button] A: Aperture priority; S: Shutter priority: R: Reset parameters. [Parameters] Speed: shutter speed; Aperture: aperture; ISO: iso sensitivity. For more film shooting techniques and simulation effects, please visit 'Tsingland Camera'. User Agreement: https://tsinglandcamera.wordpress.com/termsofuse/ Privacy Policy: https://tsinglandcamera.wordpress.com/privacypolicy/ Contact us: lvjt@foxmail.com

About

Luminis Light Meter

Features
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Light Meter is an app that helps you calculate the right exposure using your main phone camera. You just need to set the ISO speed of the film you're using and set the desired aperture value and the app will recalculate the shutter speed for you, simple as that. Features: • Calculate exposure with the main camera sensor • Tap the aperture or shutter speed value to lock it and change priority mode • Use the zoom menu or simple pinch to zoom function and use zoomed part as the area metering mode • Use the Snap function to easily set the desired camera parameters • Add and save your entire shooting process to notes quickly • Back up your notes using the backup feature • Use B&W mode to see how your photos will turn out in real time • Use the Film Stock feature to choose the type of film you're shooting with We constantly update the app to provide more features that users are looking for, so expect even more with future updates. Thank you for using the Light Meter app.

Screenshots

Light Meter1 screens
Luminis Light Meter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Light Meter at none against Luminis Light Meter's shown. Luminis Light Meter's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Light Meter ships an update every 2 months, Luminis Light Meter fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Light Meter versus Luminis Light Meter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLight MeterLuminis Light Meter
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB28 MB
Age rating4+9+
Developer景天 吕Dejan Boras

In-app purchases

None

Light Meter

No in-app purchases

None

Luminis Light Meter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Light Meter free?
Light Meter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Luminis Light Meter free?
Luminis Light Meter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Light Meter or Luminis Light Meter have ads?
Luminis Light Meter shows ads; Light Meter does not.
Which is updated more often, Light Meter or Luminis Light Meter?
Light Meter ships an update every 2 months, and Luminis Light Meter fortnightly. Most recently, Light Meter was updated on November 4, 2026 and Luminis Light Meter on October 25, 2026.

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