Minimal Light Meter vs Good Light Meter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Minimal Light Meter
This app provides film photographers with precise exposure readings using their iPhone camera. It allows for locking aperture or shutter speed and supports custom ISO settings for various film types. The interface is designed for clarity and ease of use in any lighting condition.
- Reflective light metering
- Aperture or shutter priority
- Custom ISO settings
- Dimmed camera preview
- High-contrast text
- Offline functionality
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A focused light meter for film photographers who want exposure details without the clutter. Point your iPhone at the scene, lock aperture or shutter, and get a clear reading you can trust on set or in the field. Dim the live preview when you need the numbers, not the viewfinder, and set any ISO, including odd ratings for old or expired stock. Features • Reflective light metering with your iPhone camera • Aperture or shutter priority. Lock one, meter for the other • Dim the camera preview to keep attention on exposure • Fully custom ISO, including non-standard film ratings • Add or hide shutter speeds and f-stops to match your kit • High-contrast text for bright outdoor shooting • Fast, minimal interface with no accounts or ads • Works offline, on device Built for analog shooters, Instant film, and anyone who still dials exposure by hand.
Good Light Meter
This tool turns your smartphone into a professional exposure meter for photography. It uses your device's camera to calculate real-time Exposure Value (EV) and provides precise recommendations for aperture, ISO, and shutter speed, aiding both film and digital photographers in achieving optimal exposure.
- Real-time Exposure Value (EV) calculation
- Aperture, ISO, and shutter speed recommendations
- Uses device camera for metering
- Suitable for film and digital photography
- Simple and professional interface
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Good Light Meter is a simple film light meter app that transforms your smartphone into a professional exposure tool. Using your device's camera, it calculates the Exposure Value (EV) in real time and offers accurate recommendations for aperture, ISO, and shutter speed. Whether you’re shooting on film or working digitally, this app makes it easy to achieve the ideal exposure.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Good Light Meter at Free against Minimal Light Meter's $0.99. Good Light Meter also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 14 months). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
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Good Light Meter is free to download; Minimal Light Meter costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Minimal Light Meter against 5.0 for Good Light Meter. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.
Minimal Light Meter ships an update every 14 months, Good Light Meter every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Minimal Light Meter | Good Light Meter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jack Kroll | IACTA, LLC. |
In-app purchases
Minimal Light Meter
No in-app purchases
Good Light Meter
No in-app purchases
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