Bask Light Meter vs PlantLight
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bask Light Meter
This app uses your device's camera to measure sunlight intensity. It helps you determine the best locations in your home for your houseplants to receive optimal light for growth.
- Measure sunlight with camera
- Optimize plant placement
- Supports houseplants
- User-friendly interface
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With Bask Light Meter, you can use your device's camera to measure light to help you place your house plants where they will thrive.
PlantLight
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Measure ambient light and identify if your plant is getting enough. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bask Light Meter at none against PlantLight's 1. PlantLight's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 7 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. PlantLight sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Bask Light Meter asks for nothing beyond the download.
Bask Light Meter ships an update every 7 months, PlantLight every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bask Light Meter | PlantLight |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (10 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Protean Studio | 极 孙 |
In-app purchases
Bask Light Meter
No in-app purchases
PlantLight
- PlantLight Pro$0.991 Month
Questions
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