Comparison

Luminis Light Meter 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

Luminis Light Meter

Features
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Light Meter is an app that helps you calculate the right exposure using your main phone camera. You just need to set the ISO speed of the film you're using and set the desired aperture value and the app will recalculate the shutter speed for you, simple as that. Features: • Calculate exposure with the main camera sensor • Tap the aperture or shutter speed value to lock it and change priority mode • Use the zoom menu or simple pinch to zoom function and use zoomed part as the area metering mode • Use the Snap function to easily set the desired camera parameters • Add and save your entire shooting process to notes quickly • Back up your notes using the backup feature • Use B&W mode to see how your photos will turn out in real time • Use the Film Stock feature to choose the type of film you're shooting with We constantly update the app to provide more features that users are looking for, so expect even more with future updates. Thank you for using the Light Meter app.

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

Luminis Light Meter4 screens
Analog Light Meter1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Luminis Light Meter at fortnightly against Analog Light Meter's monthly. Luminis Light Meter also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Luminis Light Meter ships an update fortnightly, Analog Light Meter monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Luminis Light Meter versus Analog Light Meter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLuminis Light MeterAnalog Light Meter
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.2
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB4 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperDejan BorasTadao Nishijima

In-app purchases

None

Luminis Light Meter

No in-app purchases

None

Analog Light Meter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Luminis Light Meter free?
Luminis Light Meter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Analog Light Meter free?
Analog Light Meter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Luminis Light Meter or Analog Light Meter have ads?
Both Luminis Light Meter and Analog Light Meter show ads.
Which is updated more often, Luminis Light Meter or Analog Light Meter?
Luminis Light Meter ships an update fortnightly, and Analog Light Meter monthly. Most recently, Luminis Light Meter was updated on October 18, 2026 and Analog Light Meter on October 10, 2026.

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