Comparison

Light Meter vs Analog 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
Read full description

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

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.

Highlights
  • Camera-based light measurement
  • Analog display for readings
  • EV calculation
  • Shutter speed and F-number suggestions
  • Reflected light measurement
Features
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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

Light Meter1 screens
Analog Light Meter1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Light Meter at none against Analog Light Meter's shown. Light Meter also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases 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, Analog Light Meter monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Light Meter versus Analog Light Meter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLight MeterAnalog Light Meter
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.2
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer景天 吕Tadao Nishijima

Customer experience

Light Meter

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Analog Light Meter

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Light Meter

No in-app purchases

None

Analog Light Meter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Light Meter free?
Light Meter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Analog Light Meter free?
Analog Light Meter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Light Meter or Analog Light Meter have ads?
Analog Light Meter shows ads; Light Meter does not.
Which is updated more often, Light Meter or Analog Light Meter?
Light Meter ships an update every 2 months, and Analog Light Meter monthly. Most recently, Light Meter was updated on October 24, 2026 and Analog Light Meter on October 24, 2026.

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