Analog Light Meter vs Lightprint
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Camera-based light measurement
- Analog display for readings
- EV calculation
- Shutter speed and F-number suggestions
- Reflected light measurement
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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. γMain Featuresγ γ»ISO setting γ»Evaluative, Partial, and Spot metering modes γ»On-screen display of the metering area γ»Analog-style exposure dial γ»Instructions available in Japanese and English Tap the β?β 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.
Lightprint
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Lightprint helps photographers and video creators save lighting setups they need to repeat before shooting with a mirrorless, film, cinema camera, or manual camera app. Use the live camera meter to estimate EV, exposure settings, Kelvin, tint, and estimated lux. Lock ISO, aperture, or shutter, then let Lightprint calculate the missing value. For video, store FPS and shutter angle in project presets and see an estimated ND stop guide. Save each setup as a Light Recipe with location, camera, lens, film stock or picture profile, notes, thumbnail, measured values, and recommended target settings. Use Match Score to compare a saved recipe against the live camera reading when you return to the same room, desk, cafe, studio, or product setup. Lightprint includes reflected and diffuser-assisted reading modes, correction EV calibration, device-specific default correction, project presets, CSV export, and 4:5 or 9:16 recipe exports. Free users can measure light, estimate exposure and white balance, and save up to 5 light recipes. Lightprint Pro is a one-time lifetime unlock for unlimited recipes, Match Score, 4:5 and 9:16 PNG recipe exports, project presets, video notes, correction profiles, and CSV export. Lightprint is built for repeatable lighting recipes, not legal lux certification, professional color science, CRI, TLCI, SSI, or flash metering. Terms of Use: https://prizmchain.github.io/lightprint-terms-of-service.html Privacy Policy: https://prizmchain.github.io/lightprint-privacy-policy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Analog Light Meter at none against Lightprint's 1. Lightprint's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Lightprint sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Analog Light Meter asks for nothing beyond the download.
Analog Light Meter ships an update monthly, Lightprint every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Analog Light Meter | Lightprint |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Monthly β better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | β |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.2 | 17.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tadao Nishijima | NOH HIYEONG |
In-app purchases
Analog Light Meter
No in-app purchases
Lightprint
- Lightprint Pro$9.99
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