Comparison

Shutter Log. 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

Shutter Log.

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This is a photo note app for film cameras. It records the shooting conditions and shooting locations, and is useful for organizing developed photos. It can also be used with digital cameras. Saved records can be searched for by word, tag, equipment, etc. Can conveniently name and save search criteria and turn them into Smart Film. Can tap to switch images, or double-tap to enlarge them. It cannot be operated in conjunction with the camera body. --- iCloud --- Data is stored in iCloud, so there is no need to back it up. It can be synced with multiple devices such as iPhone and iPad. --- Premium Features --- - ​​No limit on the number of records - No ads - Shows the current weather Please see below for terms of use of subscriptions and paid features. 1. Privacy Policy: https://gsoft.jp/privacypolicy/ 2. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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

Shutter Log.4 screens
Analog Light Meter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Analog Light Meter at none against Shutter Log.'s 5. Shutter Log.'s advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, ads, 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. Shutter Log. sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 2 months. Analog Light Meter asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shutter Log. ships an update fortnightly, Analog Light Meter monthly. The most recent releases landed on December 15, 2025 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Shutter Log. versus Analog Light Meter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShutter Log.Analog Light Meter
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.2
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperG-SOFTTadao Nishijima

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Shutter Log.

Subscriptions2
  • Show weather$0.992 Months
  • Hide ads$0.992 Months
One-time3
  • Show weather$3.99
  • Hide ads (Unlimited)$4.99
  • Number of records$5.99
None

Analog Light Meter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shutter Log. free?
Shutter Log. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Analog Light Meter free?
Analog Light Meter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Shutter Log. or Analog Light Meter have ads?
Both Shutter Log. and Analog Light Meter show ads.
Which is updated more often, Shutter Log. or Analog Light Meter?
Shutter Log. ships an update fortnightly, and Analog Light Meter monthly. Most recently, Shutter Log. was updated on December 15, 2025 and Analog Light Meter on September 24, 2026.

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