GKU Link vs mySpotMeter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GKU Link
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"Gku Link", this app can provide remote services for 4G/Wi-Fi cameras, used for remote control/viewing/sharing of cameras, and other operations; You can easily view realtime videos and images of your apartment/villa/garden/farm/stables/wilderness and other areas; Main functions: 1. Realtime video playback. 2. Video playback and photo viewing for cameras and cloud storage 3. Camera settings. 4. Notification and message reminders. 5. Share videos and photos. May you have a wonderful experience!
mySpotMeter
This app transforms your iPhone into a precise spot meter for photographers. It allows for detailed exposure control by measuring specific areas, evaluating contrast, and calculating settings for film or digital photography.
- Selectable 1°, 2°, and 4° spot metering angles
- Dedicated readings for shadows, highlights, and middle gray
- Aperture or shutter speed priority
- Store and compare measurements
- Instant aperture calculation
- Wide ISO, shutter speed, and aperture ranges
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Designed by a photographer, for photographers. Built with one clear goal: precise spot metering for photographers who want full control over exposure. mySpotMeter turns your iPhone into a dedicated spot meter with selectable 1°, 2° and 4° measuring angles. Whether you shoot film or digital, you can isolate specific areas, evaluate contrast and place your exposure with confidence. Key Features • Selectable 1°, 2° and 4° spot metering angles • Dedicated readings for shadows, highlights and middle gray • Aperture or shutter speed priority • Average readings mode • Store and compare measurements directly on the exposure scale • Clear EV difference between your target and the current reading • Instant aperture calculation based on the selected ISO and shutter speed • Shutter speed range from 240 seconds to 1/8000s • Aperture range from f/1.0 to f/128 • ISO range from 3 to 409.6K • Exposure settings in 1/3 or 1/2-stop increments • Measure using the on-screen control or the iPhone volume buttons • Automatic calibration and precise manual EV adjustment • Filter factor correction up to FF1000 Built for Deliberate Exposure Instead of averaging the entire scene, mySpotMeter lets you measure only the area that matters. Compare shadows and highlights, understand the available contrast and decide exactly where to place your exposure before pressing the shutter. Download the User Manual You can view or download the complete user manual before purchasing or downloading the app. Scroll to the Information section of this App Store page and tap Developer Website. About This app is built and maintained by an independent photographer and developer. It is a focused photographic tool, continuously refined through real-world use. If you have suggestions or need help, feel free to contact me: davidquiles@me.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: GKU Link at Free against mySpotMeter's $5.99. GKU Link also leads on iOS requirement (15 vs 26). mySpotMeter's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 17) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). On ads and device support 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
GKU Link is free to download; mySpotMeter costs $5.99 up front. GKU Link sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. mySpotMeter asks for nothing beyond the download.
GKU Link ships an update every 3 weeks, mySpotMeter every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GKU Link | mySpotMeter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $5.99 |
| Rating | — | 4.2 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #103 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15 — better | 26 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Gkuvision Technology Co., Ltd. | David Quiles |
In-app purchases
GKU Link
- 1-Month Loop Event Cloud Storage$1.99
- Cloud 30-Day & 7-Day Event$1.99
- 1-Month Loop Event Cloud Storage$3.99
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- Cloud 30-Day & 30-Day Event$3.99
- Cloud 90-Day & 7-Day Event$5.79
- 6-Month Loop Event Cloud Storage$10.99
- Cloud 90-Day & 30-Day Event$10.99
- Cloud 180-Day & 7-Day Event$10.99
- 4G 30-Day Max US$15.99
- 6-Month Loop Event Cloud Storage$20.99
- Cloud 180-Day & 30-Day Event$20.99
- 12-Month Loop Event Cloud Storage$22.99
- 12-Month Loop Event Cloud Storage$35.99
- Cloud 365-Day & 30-Day Event$39.99
- 4G 180-Day Max US$89.99
- Unlimited Data 12-M LoopEventCloud$163.99
- 4G_360D_Max_US$169.99
mySpotMeter
No in-app purchases









