Comparison

App for Light meter controller vs Light Meter

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

App for Light meter controller

Transform your smartphone into a professional light meter. Measure illumination in LUX and FC, and check color temperature in kelvins. Ideal for photographers, designers, and anyone needing precise light data.

Highlights
  • Measure LUX and FC
  • Check color temperature in kelvins
  • Supports various light types (LED, sunlight, UV)
  • Intuitive interface with graphs
  • Save and export light readings
  • Professional-grade accuracy
Features
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Turn your smartphone into a professional light meter with the Lux Meter app. Measure illumination levels in LUX and FC (foot-candles), and check color temperature in kelvins. Ideal for photographers, lighting engineers, and anyone who needs accurate light data. Key Features: Measure brightness precisely in LUX and FC, indoors or outdoors. Ideal for photographers, designers, and lighting experts. Check color temperature to see if the light is warm or cool. Great for photographers and designers who need to adjust lighting tones. The intuitive interface makes light measurement easy, with clear graphs and scales to help users understand results. Support for various light types: LED, sunlight, incandescent, fluorescent, and UV. Perfect for gardeners, lighting engineers, and more. Advanced professional settings allow for fine-tuning light measurements, ensuring accuracy for engineers, architects, and other professionals. The app uses your phone’s camera and sensors to provide precise readings, whether in bright sunlight or a dim room. Save your light readings for future reference, which is helpful for tracking changing conditions or comparing setups. Who Should Use This App? Photographers: Get perfect lighting with accurate exposure and color temperature readings. Architects & Designers: Use the app to optimize lighting for interiors and exteriors. Gardeners: Ensure your plants get the correct light levels, whether from sunlight or UV lamps. Electricians & Engineers: Check light levels to meet safety and efficiency standards. Why Choose Our Lux Meter App? This app offers precise light and color temperature readings using advanced algorithms. You can rely on it whether you’re a professional or casual user. It supports all types of light sources: LED, sunlight, and UV light. The app is regularly updated to improve performance and add new features. Additional Features: Measure LUX and FC. Get color temperature in kelvins. Supports multiple light types: LED, sunlight, and more. Save and export data for analysis. Professional-grade accuracy. Whether you’re setting up lighting for a photoshoot, checking plant light levels, or installing systems, the Lux Meter app is your reliable tool for accurate measurements. Download it today and take control of your lighting. Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/iriskinx/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/iriskinx/privacy-policy

About

Light Meter

This app transforms your phone into an ambient light meter, providing instant lux readings with clear, easy-to-understand interpretations for plants, desks, and rooms. It allows for side-by-side comparisons of different light spots and saves results for later review.

Highlights
  • Instant lux and foot-candle readings
  • Contextual interpretations for plants, desks, and photography
  • Side-by-side spot comparisons
  • Save and share measurement results
  • Quick Check and White Paper measurement modes
Features
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Light Meter turns your iPhone into an ambient light meter that explains what the reading means. Point your phone, get a lux value, and instantly see a plain-English interpretation: "Bright indirect light — good for most indoor plants" or "Too dim for comfortable desk work." Unlike other light meter apps that show a raw number and leave you guessing, Light Meter tells you whether the light is actually adequate for what you need. MEASURE WITH MEANING • Instant lux and foot-candle readings from your front camera • Contextual labels for plants, desks, rooms, and photography • Two modes: Quick Check (instant) or White Paper (improved accuracy) • No extra hardware or diffuser needed for Quick Check mode COMPARE SPOTS SIDE BY SIDE • Measure Spot A, then Spot B — see the ratio instantly • "Spot B is 2.8× brighter" — answers the real question • Perfect for finding the best window, desk, or plant corner SAVE & SHARE RESULTS • Save readings with timestamps to track changes over time • Generate shareable result cards for plant groups and social media • Review measurement history and comparison results anytime BUILT FOR REAL PEOPLE, NOT LAB TECHNICIANS Light Meter is designed for plant owners checking if a shelf gets enough light, remote workers evaluating desk brightness, photographers scouting locations, and anyone who wants a quick answer about lighting — not a wall of technical data. HOW IT WORKS 1. Open the app and point the front camera at any spot 2. Get a live lux reading with contextual interpretation 3. Compare two locations side by side 4. Save and share your results TWO MEASUREMENT MODES Quick Check: Instant readings with no setup — great for fast comparisons. White Paper: Place a white sheet over the camera for improved accuracy through better light diffusion. PREMIUM Premium unlocks unlimited measuring, saved history, and shareable reading cards. Available packages: • Weekly • Yearly • Lifetime Note: Light Meter provides approximate readings for practical everyday use. It is not a certified measurement instrument and should not be used for regulatory compliance or safety-critical applications. Privacy: Your camera sensor reads light levels only — no photos are taken or stored. All measurements stay on your device. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

App for Light meter controller4 screens
Light Meter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Light Meter at none against App for Light meter controller's shown. Light Meter also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 0%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). App for Light meter controller's advantage is ratings volume (18 vs 6). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. App for Light meter controller sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per year and Light Meter sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for App for Light meter controller against 5.0 for Light Meter. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 6 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of App for Light meter controller's written reviews are positive against 33% of Light Meter's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
App for Light meter controller versus Light Meter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterApp for Light meter controllerLight Meter
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (18 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews33.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings18 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 7 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size116 MB97 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIrina MetelkinaNEXTLINE YAZILIM LİMİTED ŞİRKETİ

Customer experience

App for Light meter controller

All ratings18 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Light Meter

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

App for Light meter controller

Subscriptions5
  • Yearly subscription$5.991 Year
  • Monthly subscription3 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Yearly subscription$14.991 Year
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  • Yearly subscription$19.991 Year
  • Yearly subscription$34.991 Year
6 purchases

Light Meter

Subscriptions5
  • Weekly Premium$3.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium$7.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium7 Days trial$19.991 Year
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  • 6 Months Premium7 Days trial$24.996 Months
  • Yearly Premium7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$29.99

Questions

Is App for Light meter controller free?
App for Light meter controller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Light Meter free?
Light Meter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, App for Light meter controller or Light Meter?
App for Light meter controller and Light Meter are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 18 and 6 ratings respectively.
Do App for Light meter controller or Light Meter have ads?
App for Light meter controller shows ads; Light Meter does not.

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