Light Meter vs Analog Light Meter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Light Meter ships an update every 2 months, Analog Light Meter monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Light Meter | Analog Light Meter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 景天 吕 | Tadao Nishijima |
Customer experience
Light Meter
Analog Light Meter
In-app purchases
Light Meter
No in-app purchases
Analog Light Meter
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Light Meter free?
Is Analog Light Meter free?
Do Light Meter or Analog Light Meter have ads?
Which is updated more often, Light Meter or Analog Light Meter?
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